Alan Roger Watkins (7 Feb 1947 - 14 Jul 2023)

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Location
Southend Crematorium Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
Date
9th Aug 2023
Time
10am
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27 Clatterfield Gardens Westcliff on Sea SS0 0AU
Date
9th Aug 2023
Time
11am

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In loving memory of Alan ‘Wally’ Watkins who sadly passed away on 14th July 2023.
Alan was a loving husband to Molly, father to Leah and Hannah and grandfather to Harry and Isla.
Alan is now at peace, gone but never forgotten.

Stephen Barnes donated £25 in memory of Alan

Didn't know Wally well, but enough to know he was a really good bloke. RIP.

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Mick Malone donated £50 in memory of Alan

Valued friendship and loyalty from our teenage years til the end. Couldn’t have worked with a better bloke who was always in “superb condition.” Rest in peace, Wally.

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Teresa Critcher donated £10 in memory of Alan

Rest in peace Alan

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Steven Murphy lit a candle
Steven Murphy donated £50 in memory of Alan

Sending so much love from us all. A truly wonderful man who will be missed very much. Rest in peace Alan. Xxx

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Danielle Martinaj donated £20 in memory of Alan

Dearest Alan , We have so many lovely memories not only me but my children too remember the good times so fondly . Rest in peace now never forgotten - shine bright tonight and always - God Bless as you always said to us ❤️

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Lester Wright donated £30 in memory of Alan

RIP Alan. Great memories of holidays, Golf and taking about West Ham winning the World Cup in 1966.

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Danielle Burns donated £40 in memory of Alan

Thanks for welcoming another female into your home for many years and for so many wonderful memories (and bacon sandwiches). Goodnight and God bless Alan, you will be truly missed and remembered always xx

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Fred Parsons donated £30 in memory of Alan

Remembering a remarkable colleague who truly was one of Life's sporting characters. Rest peacefully Wally Watkins.

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Gavin Jolly donated £30 in memory of Alan
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John Curle donated £40 in memory of Alan

Farewell to a truly great bloke. One of the best. RIP 'Wally' Watkins.

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Bryan Pugh donated £30 in memory of Alan

Wally was a smashing colleague. Always upbeat with a cheery disposition and very funny. A joy to work with.

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Maurice Murphy donated £40 in memory of Alan

Alan was such a wonderful, genuine and kind friend for all the year both Sharon and myself have known him.

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John Mcghee donated £30 in memory of Alan

What a pleasure it was to have known and worked with Wally for so many years on the Sporting Life.
Rest in peace Wally

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Mandy Dewison donated £40 in memory of Alan

Fond memories of Alan over the years as a perfect gentleman and a great host. Rest in Peace x Mandy x

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M D donated £40 in memory of Alan

I have many fond memories of times together with Alan & Molly. He was a lovely, genuine guy who will be sadly missed.

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sheila Steptoe wrote

Many wonderful years of fun & happy memories will live on in our hearts and mind. Until we meet again R.I.P Sheila (Bob & Simon)

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Valma Drane donated £30 in memory of Alan

Fond memories of a lovely man. Rest in peace Alan. Love from Valma & Keith xx

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Wally 'the rocker', Corfu '81

Wally 'the rocker', Corfu '81

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Paul Duffett donated £30 in memory of Alan

Wally was a lovely man and valued colleague. I have many fond memories going back a good few years, he'll be missed and remembered with affection.

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Sue and Dave Rollinson donated £50 in memory of Alan

It was lovely knowing you Alan. God bless and rest in peace.

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