Alan Butterfield Formerly of the Burton Union (5 Oct 1947 - 30 Oct 2017)

Well Alan old friend time to say goodbye but not to those memories and there are so many. The one I would like to recall was that childhood holiday in Caister which I will never forget September 1958. Every morning on the beach your dad sprayed us with suntan oil so two little boys would not burn whilst we played. Where ever you are you were a monkey on that big wheel with us at the top and you standing up and swinging that gondola I will never forget your mum sitting down on that small wall a long way below us, because she came over bad looking up at us with your dad standing next to her and me thinking steady on mate it does not seem so safe up here. When it was our turn to get off the Big Wheel your dad was there with a telling off for both of us. Your mum thought we were too young to be on The Big Wheel full stop. There are so many wonderful times we spent together gone but never forgotten. Love always Harry

My thoughts and love go out to all of Alan’s friends and family on this saddest of days, a true gent who will be sorely missed by all.

Hello Ruth and Kristy,

So Sorry to here about Allan, He was a great man, I Miss the good times at the Union..Lots of love Doreen, Phil, Rich, Gary xxxxxx

True gentleman,taken far too soon,rest in peace Alan..X

Alan you were a great brother-in-law and I can't express how sad I feel, I am lucky enough to have lots of great memories, I will miss the laughs we always had.

Alan you were such a lovely kind and loveable man who I will remember forever, you will be sadly missed by everyone ❤️❤️

Sincere condolences to Ruth and Kristy...Alan will always be sadly missed..xx

Hi Ruth so sorry to hear about your loss Alan was such a lovely gentleman and the world will be a sadder place without him love to you and all your family God Bless Maz & Tony xxxx

I feel like I have lost a younger brother. It is so sad that you are gone all those hours we spent together in our formative years. I almost lived in his flat with his mum and dad. I have so many memories of those years. The kindness of your mum and dad and your whole family towards me can never be forgotten. Where ever you are right now God bless you and protect you from your closest childhood friend. Love you always Harry

Alan, you weren't just my father in law, you were my best friend. Watching football will never be same without you. I feel honoured to have had you in my life. You were a humble man, a kind man and a gentleman. I miss you so much mate, god bless xx

God bless Alan ...so many memories of us growing up full of fun and laughter that will always stay close to my heart xxxx