alan i have cryed so much for you and you deserve everyone of those tears but its everyones question why you? you were so young! so i take it it's true when people say god only takes the best, even though we never seen you that much cause you lived so far away i still miss you just knowing that your no longer with us.

to be honest when we came down for your funeral i still half expected you to be there to welcome us with open arms as usual but you weren't

alan our memories will go on forever in my heart and your soul will live on in the pubs and were you loved best, we will never forget you, i know you will becausing trouble up there makeing all the other angels laugh i hope you party hard with them and keep looking down on us

the sky will shine brighter tonight and forever i love and miss you always sleep tight you true angel R.I.P love charlotte, alyson and natalie xxxxxxxxx

I am absolutely stumped to hear that you've left us for a short time. I will never, ever, forget the amazing nights out we used to have in Manchester and sunny Bolton. The memories are so vivid that it feels that it was only yesterday that we were worrying about which club to go to BUT more importantly - what clothes to wear! Those were the days. Our weekends started on Friday and ended on Sunday. Our nights out where some of the best times I've ever had. I can think of so many. I'mgoing to dig out some old photos... I have the fondest memories of you and Daisy the dog!

Sincere condolences to your family and partner Ian.

Alan, you will be immensely missed. I am so so glad that you were a part of my life. Thanks a millionfor the greattimes. Thank youfor simply being you.

Lots of Love

Leah Elcock

Dear Alan,

You were one of my dearest and closest friends for so many years. You have always been there for me. You made me laugh and made me smile so many times over the years.

We have shared so much together in our lives. Working together at Livingwell, living together, holidays, nights out and even just our lovely nights sat on the ‘Egg’ in Collyhurst putting the world to rights watching the sun go down over the city centre over a few drinks. I have so many great happy memories. I am proud to have had you as a best mate.

I really can’t believe you are gone. I have always thought about you most days ever since we met. That will never change. I know we hadn’t seen each other for a while but I always knew you were there for me and if you ever needed me, I'dbethere for you.

I just want to send my love and thoughts to Ian,your mum Joan, your sister Catherine andall of your family.

I will never forget you kidda. I will love you always..

J x

Jamie Ivison

Alan you had the biggest personality that i have rarley met, Bigger than some peoples hearts. You are and always will be truly loved, Can't belive you have gone but you will be always living in everyones hearts and always be around the people that matter. Love you always, Love to Ian and abundce and all family. Alan was such a character im sure your all proud. But the good are always taken young. Thinking of you all at this sad time, but hey in Alans words that he alwaus said to me when we use to have a drink 'Boop boop de doop hun' Love you millions. Rest in Paradise. Love jools, Simon, Luke, Georgia and dan.
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You were the best manager I have ever had the pleasure of working with. You were fun, always made me laugh and generally a top bloke all round.

The sky has gained a very bright star now.

Sleep tight xx

Alan, Always laughing, joking and smiling. That is how I remember you. You lit up the room with your wit and humour.

I haven't seen you for over ten years but you were always in my thoughts. I can't believe that you have gone.

Take care mate, love always x

Al we had some of the best times....Knowsley safari park to name but one, "why do I have to get out to see if the aerial is missing" in the middle of the Rhino enclosure. we had the biggest laughs, fun was only one of your best features. A loyal friend to us, we will never forget you nor ever thank you enough for you personal contribution to our lives. We loved ya mate, and the buffaloes xx

Alan, you will be greatly missed and I'll always remember the laughter and amazing memories.

It was a true privilege being part of your life and I will always be thankful for every moment of the journey.Given the chance to get another ticket for the journey, I would make sure I got a whole book of tickets.

You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart.

Martin