Ian Roderick Ouldridge (9 Jul 1948 - 8 Mar 2018)

Uncle Ian, a very kind and honourable man and the brother of my Mother Susan Ouldridge, I know your with Harry, Ida and Susan. See you soon.

So sorry for your loss.we always looked forward to your visit to kentucky.ian was one of the sweetest people we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.our love goes out to you as you learn to live without his presence.know that we are praying for comfort fro all of you

Dear Viv and Family,

I am writing to you to express my sincere condolences over Ian’s passing, which I was so saddened to hear about. I was hoping to attend the service, but unfortunately my travel and work schedule has prevented me from returning to England this week.

I have a lot of fond memories of Ian, and although we didn’t see each other very often, every time we were together it was such a special time, memories that I am sure will last forever.

He was always so kind, and so cheerful about whatever was going on in life and so interested in what was going on with our family. I remember seeing you and Ian and the kids at Mudeford, years and years ago, and sharing a fabulous evening with him and Dave G and Dave’s house, which he so kindly arranged.

I remember always chatting to him when you would all go out with mum and dad, and again most recently at Mums 70th birthday.

Whenever I would see him, it was like we had seen each other every month, such was his warmth, his genuine interest in other people, and simply being just a brilliant bloke.

I will miss him and my thoughts are with you and your family today. May time heal the grief. I am sure that with time the many fabulous memories will replace the sadness, and the smiles replace the tears, and I hope that starts for you all today.

Although I am thousands of miles away, I will take a moment today to say my own little goodbye and manage some smiles for him.

God bless Ian until we meet again .Love Maureen,Helen and Laurie xxx

I sure am going to miss his friendly smile and never ending wit. He had a special gift of making everyone around him better. I’ll treasure his kind and gentle soul and will so miss his emails. A blessing to know him. My heart goes out to all the family. Much love.May you find peace and comfort in the many amazing memories.

Till we meet again

A truly lovely gentleman - loved by everyone who knew him - much love go all the family xx

The loveliest man on earth.... such a gentlemen and a caring, considerate man who was loved by anyone that knew him.

Love you Rod - RIP until we meet again!