Alan Bernard Chappell (17 Aug 1939 - 20 Mar 2016)
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Alan was born on 17th August 1939 to Bernard and Dorothy. He was their first born and he was followed by brother Geoff, sister Joyce Marie who would sadly pass away aged 10 months from Pneumonia. Then another little sister came, Susan.
Alan went on to work as a miner, with a brief spell working for Raleigh and then back he went down the pit. Alan would go on to be a Deputy and was always very proud of his working history at the pits. After he finished mining he went on to work as a Caretaker for the Council, a job he thoroughly loved and enjoyed. I have been informed that he was a highly regarded member of staff.
He married Pauline Ann Stutchfield on 1st November 1958. They went on to live at Athorpe Grove in Basford where they had their first child a son Gary Alan on 24th April 1959 then followed by brother Kevin Paul on May 2nd 1961. Tragically Kevin passed away as a young toddler. Alan and Pauline then moved to Fenwick Close where more children would follow. Wayne Andrew on 10th September 1963, Mandy Jane February 2nd 1965 and lastly Dean 10th December 1967.
The family then moved onto Tewkesbury Drive in Basford and lastly to Rugby Close.
Grandchildren soon started to come with Gary marrying in 1980 and having the first grandchild later that year a daughter Kelly Marie. He would then go on to have 2 sons Jack in 1991 and Charlie on Christmas Day 1997.
Wayne would go on to have 3 daughters, Laura in 1985, Emma in 1991 and Jodie in 1993. Wayne married in 1988.
Mandy gave him 5 grandchildren, 4 sons and 1 daughter. Nicholas in 1982, Warren in 1985, Kisha 1987, Jayden 1993 and Leo in 2004.
Dean also gave Alan 2 grandchildren, a daughter Charlotte in 1993 and son Callum in 1998.
Alan was also an Uncle to his brother Geoffs 5 children and Susan's 3 daughters.
Over the years Alan enjoyed socialising with family and lifelong friends Barry and Mick. He loved a good family party and was the life and soul, laughing and joking. He also enjoyed many family holidays, and in recent years has shared his life with partner Antoinette. They shared a love for travelling with the caravan and walking their beloved dog Holly. They shared interests through their work and going on some wonderful holidays. Antoinette had 2 daughters and grandchildren and he was very fond of these as they were of him.
He was still active and had just spent time with family on a Caribbean Cruise and still continued his job for the Council part time.
Alan leaves behind his 4 children and 13 grandchildren. He has had 22 great grandchildren and 2 more due to be born soon.
Rest In Peace x
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What a beautiful send off for Alan
Friends from all aspects of his life
The place full to capacity
The poignant words of the songs listened to in silence
The reading and service by Graham
The speech by Kelly spoke from the heart and raised a laugh
The beautiful flowers
The after reception was well attended and lots of happy memories from all his grandchildren
So now we move on back to work and live our lives
Our lives were enriched by Alan and his legacy will live on
Work hard play hard and stay young at heart RIP Alan xx
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Those we love can never be more than a thought away.......for as long as there's a memory they live in our hearts to stay.
Let the memories live on.
Sending love at this sad time to my Mum Susan, Antoinette, Gary, Wayne, Mandy, Dean and their families.
Davina, Wes, Jacob and Henry xxx
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Gonna miss you grandad hearts are broken and never gonner be complete again gonna be such a sad day today fly high grandad and sleeptight nanight love you always and forever r.i.p ??
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Remember how we laughed away the hours. You gave it to me and I gave it to him!
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We've lit this candle in memory of you Alan/Grandad although you've gone we will never forget you.
Love Taja, Zion, Horizon & Storm
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So sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I always enjoyed a chat with Alan and a bit of banter over the years at various Gedling Borough Council functions where he would inevitably be pouring the beer. A genuinely nice man with a good sense of humour and a kind word for all. On behalf of all Members of the Gedling Borough Council Conservative Group my sincere condolences to Antoinette and other family members. Regrettably I will be unable to attend the funeral as I am out of the country until 12th April 2016.
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Many memories that will never be forgotten. RIP The Maras xxxx
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The plumbing incident in Magaluf, the wrong way at East Mids airport, doing the twist in the Piano Bar, Great times, we'll arrange a trip in your memory, RIP
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Alan my best mate for 61 years, we've sheared such a lot together, holidays abroad with Pauline, Mick & Karen, Lots of laughter and tears on our journey together. I will never forget you as long as I live. R.I.P Alan, All our Love Barry, Eunice & Tracey xxx
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Dad you were so Looking forward to upper hurst, but it was never meant to be.
I never had chance to say goodbye and that rips the heart right out of me.
You said last year lets tow it to France and enjoy some southern sun, but just last week you were taken too soon and that ruined all the fun.
So now your gone and it's just goodbye and the memories will always live on, of jockey wheels and a dad who kneels, caked in grease, stressed and thinking we might have without you gone.
But I turned up and calmed you down and we reassembled all the bits, and told you then this is caravanning lark, never let it get on your t*ts.
Dad loads of funny memories it wasn't just a holiday with the caravan, it was an adventure. Your loving son Gary and daughter in law Sue.
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Our sincere condolences at the Passing of Alan. We will miss seeing 'Big Al' everyday and our office will never be the same again. Rest in Peace dear friend. Ray. Val. Richard and all the cleaning team at Gedling Borough Council.
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Magaluf 1994 xx
Magaluf 1994 xx
the good times xx
Rip grandad, you was enjoying the sun and cocktails only a month back, and telling me not to get to drunk but only did it your self? Miss you❤️ Fly high❤️
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Gonna miss you grandpa you will never be forgotten always in my heart ?? xxxx
Me grandad Jodie jack ?
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Me & grandad in Tenerife 25/06/2015 Going to miss u grandad X
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