Alan Michael "Joe" Walker (23 Mar 1947 - 15 Aug 2024)

Donate in memory of
Alan Michael "Joe"Dementia UK

£866.30 + Gift Aid of £27.50
In partnership with

Funeral Director

Location
Mansfield and District Crematorium Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BJ
Date
30th Sep 2024
Time
11.15am
Open map

Print

In loving memory of Alan Michael "Joe" Walker who sadly passed away on 15th August 2024.
Alan was born in Mansfield on 23rd March 1947, the second son of Alf and Winnie.
He went to Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill schools where his love of playing football began. This continued when he began his 36 years working in engineering at Boneham and Turners, playing for the work's team, in addition to Ladybrook Athletic until he was 43!

In 1970 Joe's friend Terry introduced him to his sister Adele and the rest as they say, is history. After waiting for her to complete her education, they married a week and a day after Adele completed her teacher training. He used to say that he knew what he was doing in insisting she go to college! They had a wonderful marriage, a comfortable life, enjoying memorable summer holidays in England and Europe, especially to Greece and Austria, plus the Canary Islands for Christmas and New year in the sunshine.
Joe loved talking and driving so following redundancy from Boneham and Turner's he became a taxi driver. He was in his element and the little old ladies he collected from their shopping expeditions loved him!
Joe and Adele lived in the house on Hall Street for 43 years until in 2019 Adele finally convinced Joe that they would be more comfortable in a bungalow. As soon as they stepped through the door of 2,Ascot Drive, they both knew it was the one! By the time they reached the conservatory on that first visit, Joe would have signed on the dotted line there and then!
They had almost four years there until Joe had to move into residential care,at first to Newgate Lodge care home and for the final ten months of his life at Lowmoor nursing home. The staff in both loved him and gave him the specialist care Adele couldn't.
From 1996, when he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Joe's health was not always good but he didn't complain. Despite prostate and lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, diabetes and dementia he was always cheerful and optimistic.
The most generous, loyal and loving husband Adele could have had, they were married for 49 years before Joe died peacefully, with his niece, Ruth, Adele, Terry at his side.

John Betts donated £30 in memory of Alan

In loving memory of Alan, a dear brother in law

Report abuse
Comment on this message
Offline donation: Anonymous donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Anonymous donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Katie Lapkay donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Mr and Mrs Bennall donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Pauline Malcolm donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Jodie Walker donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Irene Morgan donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Jackie and Arthur Wheeler donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Olly Oakfield donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Oli donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Ruth Naylor donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Sarah and Andrew donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Alex and Laura donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Sylvia West donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Peter, Rosie and Benson donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Pete donated in memory of Alan
Offline donation: Brenda and Graham donated in memory of Alan
Nadine and Graham Bull donated £30 in memory of Alan

Uncle Joe sleep soundly now, you will never be forgotten, you will always be remembered with warmth and love in death as you were in life.
Night night, God Bless xxx

Report abuse

Comments

  • Thank you sweetheart. So many people loved him, he'll be remembered by them all. 💔Xxx

    Posted by Adele on 1/10/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this message
Debbie Williamson lit a candle
brenda RANDLE wrote

Chance meeting at birmingham airport- superb holiday in switzerland shared and wonderful memories made- Great friendship ever since - Joe will remain forever in our hearts - Brenda and Graham

Report abuse

Comments

  • That sums it up Brenda. It was 10 years ago. Thank you for your love and support over the years ❤️

    Posted by Adele on 30/09/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this message
Stuart and Kerrie Clarke donated £20 in memory of Alan

RIP Uncle Joe x

Report abuse

Comments

  • Thank you 💔 xx

    Posted by Adele on 11/09/2024 Report abuse
  • It was an honour for Adele to allow us to look after Joe thank you so much. Joe will be sadly missed. Love Maggie and the staff xx

    Posted by Maggie on 13/09/2024 Report abuse
  • Thank you all for the love and care you gave him xx ❤️

    Posted by Adele on 14/09/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this message
Melanie Goudie donated £30 in memory of Alan

For Joe, one of the most genuine humble kind and generous Gentleman I ever met

Report abuse

Comments

  • Thank you for your kind words, Melanie. They are so true. Thank you for your generous donation too. Xxx

    Posted by Adele on 9/09/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this message
Carolyn SIMONS donated £20 in memory of Alan

RIP Joe. Love to Adele.

Report abuse

Comments

  • Thank you Carolyn 💔

    Posted by Adele on 5/09/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this message
Patricia Watts donated £20 in memory of Alan

In memory of Adele's husband Joe. Rest peacefully.

Report abuse

Comments

  • Thank you Pat 💔 xx

    Posted by Adele on 5/09/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this message
Patricia Watts is attending the funeral
Pat Watts. wrote

Sleep well Joe. Sending love to Adele.

Report abuse
Comment on this message
Janet Swift lit a candle
Sarah Lindsay posted a picture
❤️❤️

❤️❤️

Report abuse

Comments

  • Happy days. He always danced as if he had a coat hanger in his jacket, according to my Mum x

    Posted by Adele on 5/09/2024 Report abuse
Comment on this photo
Rob Walker lit a candle