Alistair Peel (26 Sep 1971 - 2 Jun 2019)

I just found this page and am overcome with grief at the loss of my best friend and primary school. Peely and I were the two naughty boys in the class at Highlands School and then St Edwards. We were crazy about actionmen and played with then outside his house in Yattingdon. He had big dogs which his family transported around in a minibus we dubbed the Peel-mobille. I last saw Peely when we were about 12 - we were pen pals for a while after than but you know how small boys are. I had to write a poem for homework once I still remember it to this day : Alistair Peel from the London zoo, bought a leopard fierce and new, but it brought his sister Emma to her very last dilemma. Rest in peace Peely xxx

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

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.

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. 💕

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.