Alan West (9 Dec 1936 - 25 May 2023)

To Ann and all her children, To Ann and all her children, I bid you my deepest sympathies for the passing of your cherished husband and father.
And I want to thank Alan and Ann for a lovely afternoon in London so many
years ago.

Will always remember your contribution as a hockey umpire and umpire coach. Such Enjoyable moments when we umpired together. Kent Hockey Umpire Association (KHUA) formed in 1966 Alan joined in 1969 his umpiring progressed to joining Southern Counties Hockey Umpire Association (SCHUA) 1977 became KHUA President in the 1980's. Always available to help, great umpire, great listener, quality advice, great humour.
Super, super colleague. Will never be forgotten.
My condolences to Ann and family
Peter D
Peter Divall

Alan [and Ann] were such good friends to my Mum & Dad Ann & Ron Neath, and our families have been linked for so many years. I will never forget that cheeky smile and wicked sense of humour, not forgetting his genuine care and affection for others. Sincere condolences from our family to yours xx

I still can't believe it! I have known Alan since we played hockey for R&GHC in our 20's. A good friend. Rest well, Alan.

Alan always friendly cheerful & helpful. Such a Gentleman. A very sad loss. My thoughts are with you Ann & your family.
Joan

I first met Alan in Gravesend in the early 1980s when I joined the 'Schlimmers' with our annual trips to France. More recently he introduced Pat and I to indoor bowls. He was very proud of his family, in his company laughter was never far away and I am proud be able to call him my friend.

Deepest Condolences to Ann and family from Lee and Neal Carter. We remember Alan introducing our Dad Jim to bowling at Chatham bowling club and also to smoking a pipe, which drove our Mum Anita up the wall. Alan was a lovely man and is greatly missed.

Uncle Alan - Thank you for being a wise, kind, fun, funny, calm, supportive constant in my life. I will miss you enormously - especially your signature "serious look" immediately followed by a cheeky smile.

I remember Alan as a child visiting Martin. In the garden in his shorts and shirt. His gardening methods seemed to involve significant pipe smoking. Friendly, funny, and modest. A real gentleman.

Alan was a kind and caring gentleman in the true meaning of the word. He was always fun to be around with his wonderful sense of humour. He will be very much missed by all who knew him.

I have such fond memories of Alan, his cheeky comments and lovely smile. Always there for his effervescent Ann. Admired, loved and respected by a great many. As has been said several times - one of life's nice gentlemen. Goodbye, friend.

Alan, a gentleman who always had a cheeky answer for everything. A wonderful husband and father. If you didn’t have your pipe in your mouth then it was an umpires whistle. You and Ann were a ‘team’ but your biggest team was Rochester Netball Team. I and all the girls will miss you dearly. Rest now in the peace you deserve. Kim x

Remembering “Lord Chatham”, his kind wit, the twinkle in his eye and his incredible support for Ann’s work and volunteering. A lovely gentleman who I will miss being teased by during our annual get-together. Much love to Ann and all the family, “Lady Bath” x

In memory of Alan with affection and respect over many years X
With love Diana, Stella and families xxx