This page is in loving memory of Alistair Peel who sadly passed away on 2nd June 2019. Alistair was a wonderful father to Maddy, 13 and Rani, 11 and husband to Catherine. His energy, love for life, laughter and enthusiasm was an inspiration to everyone who knew and loved him. Ali lived life to the full, from running to wild swimming, cycling to mountaineering, and every sport in between, no mountain was too high for him to climb.
We invite everyone who loved him to attend the funeral (details right) and afterwards a Wake will be held at Petersfield Rugby Club* where he was an inspiring figure and coach to the Under 11s' team, and where he enjoyed spending his Sunday mornings.
Children are very welcome to attend the Wake as Maddy and Rani would love to see their friends.
Please note: Flowers only from family members, all friends please donate to the charities. Alistair was heavily involved with Cystic Fibrosis Trust and we have chosen State of Mind Sport in view of his passion for Rugby.
* Penns Place, Petersfield GU31 4EP
So sad to see this. Alistair worked with me at Lloyds in Andover around 25 years ago. We would go up to the running track and leave me eating his dust! A really inspirational man with a sense of mischief. Happy memories x
Sending all my love to Catherine and the children. Claire Courtenay
Sorry for your loss
Great memories of lovely and fun times together. Lots of love to Catherine, Rani and Maddy. Xx
You will always be remembered for your fun and laughter , and will be miss so very much
You will always be remembered for the fun and laughter you brought, and will be missed so very much
You will always be remembered for the fun and laughter you brought, and will be missed so very much
Ali, Paul and myself enjoying The Downs. A few weeks of memories that will last my lifetime. Love you man xx
lovely pic x
I worked closely with Al at Strabens Hall as he was a business partner in the Hong Kong company. Despite his best efforts to play it down, he loved his visits to Hong Kong as he loved the food and managed to go to the Rugby 7’s where he was totally in his element!
Aside from being a close colleague he was a good friend, whom I will miss dearly. He managed to make light of any situation and bring a smile and a big laugh to overcome challenges. He was a true gent, a people’s person.
I was lucky enough to have stayed with Al at his family home and also met Catherine, Maddie and Rani who I had heard so much about before I met them. Al was passionate about his family and always showed a genuine interest in mine too, which I will always appreciate.
My days will no longer be the same as I will miss his cheeky banter. However, he will always be remembered, and I feel privileged and grateful to have had the opportunity to have known him.
Lovely words David. It must have been very hard for all of you over the last few weeks. Best wishes Nic
I worked closely with Al at Strabens Hall as he was a business partner of mine in the Hong Kong company. Despite his best efforts to play it down, he loved his visits to Hong Kong as he managed to go to the Rugby 7’s where he was totally in his element!
Aside from being a close colleague, Al was a good friend, whom I will miss dearly. He managed to make light of any situation and bring a smile and a big laugh to overcome challenges. He was a true gent, a people’s person.
I was lucky enough to have stayed with Al at his family home and also met Catherine, Maddie and Rani who I had heard so much about before I met them. He was passionate about his family and always showed a genuine interest in mine too, which I will always appreciate.
My days will no longer be the same as I will miss his cheeky banter. However, he will always be remembered, and I feel privileged and grateful to have had the opportunity to have known him.
Oh Catherine I’m so so sorry to hear this devastating news. I still remember the day you met Al and then meeting him at his flat... the three of us on a date! And knowing immediately you’d marry him. And then spending the night at your mums house discussing wedding plans and how beautiful your children would be.... and how right we were. Seeing these pictures that people have posted just shows the Al I remember.. always smiling and always looking for the next adventure. A man completely in love with his wife and kids. I am so very sorry you have lost the love of your life my darling girl. 💕
thank you my darling x
Thinking of you all - and remembering some great, funny and enjoyable times. xx
Very sad news xx
Great memories but so sad we can't make any more. We will all miss you big man!
A very sad loss of my nephew.
Will never forget you xx
I’m thinking of you and your family so much, and especially today Catherine. Ali sounded like one amazing guy, who I wish I’d met. Sending love to you...Sarah x
So gutted to hear this terrible news. We have all lost a great friend and wonderful human being. Very sorry not to be there to say goodbye but his gracious and generous spirit will live on with us all.
So gutted to hear this terrible news. We have all lost a great friend and wonderful human being. Very sorry not to be there to say goodbye but his gracious and generous spirit will live on with us all.
So sad. I feel privileged to have known Al. All my thoughts go out to his family.
Ali, Paul and myself enjoying The Downs. A few weeks of memories that will last my lifetime. Love you man xx
Bangor Uni, 1993
Forest Crew Greece ‘sailing’ trip, 2001
The chaps and the chaps’ wall, Bangor Uni, 1993
St Michael’s Mount, 1994
Dearest Al at Lesley and Toni’s wedding, June 2014
A pub lunch with Les and Dom on a sunny day in Hampshire, early ‘90s.
Great memories of spending a week in the cockpit of the 911 with Ali...
Marathon Des Sables, 150 miles across the Sahara
RIP Al - from all at Gresham’s (Kenwyn & Tallis 1984-1990)
Al taking the farmers to London
Chalton Velo Club taking in the views
Chalton Velo Club on tour 11/06/2016
A memory of a wild sea swim with Ali, the sea so rough it kept rolling us, so we drank hot tea and ate Ali crafted flapjacks instead! Always up for adventure, such an honour to have shared some my love for wild swimming and cycling with him.
Lesley and Toni’s wedding, June 2014
Amazing memories together
Fun times. x
In his element
Always cheeky, always lovely. I'm so lucky to have known him... and I will remind myself of that every single day. With Lesley, Putney Bridge, '90s.
It was always great to catch up with Al in London. This was Putney Bridge in the '90s.
Al with his sprint team at Bangor University.
Al was always everybody's friend. Bangor University '91
What a team - Bangor Uni 190-93
Walking and talking about life in Aug 2018
Ali taking part in the ‘Casual’ round of ‘MR Fridd Site’ in 1991/1993. I recall this was his weakest round, he was much stronger in the final round ‘Formal’ (suave in black tie) but most amusing in the beach wear round - a la Captain Webb!
First XV, 1988
First XV, 1989
Dubai rugby 7s
Happy times in the office! We miss you, your laughter and the warmth you shared with us so generously every day
A few quiet ones out with Al in London town. We'll miss you mate.
Al with myself and my wife at the Hong Kong Rugby 7's in 2015!
Happy days on the balcony at Hayling Island Sailing Club. So many fond memories of Ali. We will miss you. Love, Tim, Freddie, Alessia, Mia and Grace xxxxx
Apres Ski, Les Coches, 2017. Always laughing.
So many happy memories of you Ali - skiing in Les Coches 2017, green thong gate!! legendary dinners and parties at Sleepy Hollow. You were so kind, funny, outrageous and a truly wonderful person. The world is certainly a duller place without you x
Les Coches 2017 - Ali with the lads.
Outrageous, loving and so much fun. Our ski lift chats were legendary- we are heartbroken not to have you in ours lives anymore.
Hong Kong rugby 7’s. Al in his element.
Stopping off for a gin tasting in Salcombe summer 2018. Al organised the weekend trip instigating everyone into a long distance swim. Will miss him greatly.
Heading off on the start of the South Downs way 2016. Again instigated by Al. Left to right Rob juxon, Al, Chris Daniels, John Parkin and Hylton Moore. Brilliant weekend partly remembered by Al’s elite level tyres endlessly punctured and his non stop humour.
We had some great rugby lunches out with Ali - and they inevitably turned into a long lunch... Some great memories.
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