Peacefully at home, following an illness, on 3rd April aged 74.  Cherished and adored husband of Rita.  One in a million dad of Denise, Alan and Wayne.  Father in law of Andrew, Vanessa and Denise.  Loving and amazing Pops of Abigail, Dean, Connor, Charlie, Toby and Oliver.  Brother of the late Eric.  Cherished uncle of John, Sharron, Mark, Anthony, Kevin, Stephen, Mark, Paul, Andrew and Josh.  Alan will be hugely missed by all of his family and friends.  Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Bloodwise.  Would all please gather at Preston Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 17th April 2019 at 1:15 pm, for a celebration of Alan's life. For further information contact the family on 0797 7227986.  All enquiries to: Daren Persson Funeral Services, 63 Walton Avenue, North Shields, NE29 9BS. Tel: 0191 296 1199.