Alan Cobden

TOTAL DONATION

Ruth Wills

Alan typified the best of the "old guard" (being the same age I can say that!) Loyal, hardworking, straightforward and kind. I was with him and others on a long training programme in the middle of which my beloved mother died suddenly. Alan was the most wonderful, solid support. I know you will all miss him terribly, but that you will also have wonderful memories. love Ruth

Nuala & Catherine

Thinking of you all at this sad time x

Lisa MacIver (nee Witting) & family

Dear Alan, my first posting to Dublin would not have been so happy without your support in the work place. However, Karen and yourself always had your door to your home open too. From the parties, and there were a few, to the Chinese takeouts, to Irish coffees, to being a Daddy Long Legs catcher, those times always bring back happy memories - perhaps not the Daddy Long Legs night though. Subsequent postings could never match your parties or hospitality. Your star will always shine bright. Condolences to Karen, Stephen & Laura. Xx

Mike & Shirley Roberts

Remembering great times

Alan Fawn

With love at this sad time

BILL & PAULINE Renville

Alan my life long friend your letters from round the world brought a smile to my face on a rainy day, sadly my letters always played catch up in the diplomatic bag and returned the smile.Miss you so much old friend Turkey town'ers to the end.

Mary & Norman Kelly

With fond memories of our time in Sofia.

SUE CLARKE

Dear Alan, it was a great pleasure & a privilege to know you as a friend and colleague. And you will always be fondly remembered as someone who loved to laugh, learn new things and always knew what was right & what was wrong. We all miss you very much.

Simon & Michelle Pardoe

Fond memories of Alan from family dos and events. Our love and our thoughts are with Karen, Stephen, Laura and all the family xx

David Harris

I remember our time together in Dublin and the lifetime of friendship built on that. My thoughts sre with the family at this present time.

Ian & Mary Woodfield

In memory of Alan a very old friend who will be much missed by us all.

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Alison Wheeler

Thank you Alan for all the memories and bringing your own unique sense of humour to the office. Miss you

Suzanne Taylor

Lovely Alan, you were so good to me when I became a Registrar, you looked after me and gave me confidence. You are missed by us all at Crawley Register office.

Carol & Michael Buzzard

To my lovely cousin (and cousin in law) with lots of happy memories of growing up, holidays, parties and generally being daft. Despite what you thought, until we all meet again. night night god bless. Carol & Michael.

Shirley and family

With fond memories from the day you were born. Rest in Peace, Alan.

Sheila Bramley

Fond memories of Sofia days with Alan and family. Rest in peace, and my thoughts with Karen, Stephen and Laura.

Janet Fawn

Dear Alan, You will be greatly missed.

Liz Wigzell

You always made me feel that whatever was thrown at us as Registrars there was a solution - Thank you for your kindness and calm ways a wonderful mentor. At last you are at peace.

Lynette Satti

You taught me so much when I first joined the team and I really miss seeing your smiley face around the office.

Toral

Darling Alan, From the christmas quizzes, the callbacks in the hub and also being one of the first registrars who's amazing ceremonies Ii witnessed. I remember your script being lighthearted and loving. You were such a presence and I hope your soul is at peace and you are surrounded by all the 'healthy' cigarettes, sandwiches and desserts you can devour.

Simon Pettett

Alan taught me so much when I started at the Ceremonies Team, most of it appropriately non-corporate ! Remembering you with a smile.

Barb Burrell

Thank you Alan for being a fine colleague and friend. And for always finding humour in the most unexpected places. Barb x

Merete and Derek Page

In memory of a dear friend and former colleague. Our deepest sympathy to Karen, Stephen and Laura. With love Merete and Derek