Alan Granville Roper (25 Jan 1936 - 3 Nov 2020)

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In loving memory of Alan Granville Roper who sadly passed away on 3rd November 2020 from pneumonia and COVID-19.

We are, to say the least, Devastated.

Having survived THREE cancer illnesses and a pneumonia and sepsis illness a couple of Christmases back, he seemed invincible.

He was a loving, compassionate, caring and often bloody-minded person, a reluctant parent and a great friend. His wife of over 45 years, Audrey doted and cared for him throughout the challenges he faced and has been a rock and love of his life since they met. They were rarely apart and it was amazing to see such a loving and caring couple thrive.

Having grown up with a dad who was a ‘star’, being a multi-talented singer, musician, compere, who went on to become the host and general manager of ‘The Heart Of The Midlands’ cabaret club in Nottingham in the 70's & 80's, he was the reason his second son, Jason became a DJ and then a redcoat at Butlins in 1990.

He was genuine and passionate he was about enjoying life and through his great personality and talent, he met and worked with so many famous people, like Cannon and Ball (we lost Bobby just this weekend too didn’t we!), Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Norman Wisdom and of course Bonnie Langford who pipped him at the post on Opportunity Knocks in 1956, to name but a few.

He was never angry or bitter, occasionally grumpy as he got older but always has a smile on his face, cheeky jokes and and a positive outlook to life and all the crap he had to put up with, like Covid isolation and lockdown that stopped us sharing precious time together.

If we only learnt one thing from his life, it would be that strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you thought your couldn’t.

We love you and Will miss you Dad and Husband.

Even aged 84, you were taken too soon. xxxxx

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Pamela Jackson wrote

Alan what a Legacy of wonderful memories you leave me thinking only of all the special times we've spent together and never forgetting you ever sending LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER to wife and sister AUDREY and ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. SLEEP PEACEFULLY DARLING ALL MY LOVE PAMELA JACKSON XXX.

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Peter Fletcher wrote

Farewell alan. Will miss our chats in arnold and Mark's and Spencer's. Proud to have worked with you at the Post. Condolences to Audrey. Peter and Margaret.

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Jason Roper donated £50 in memory of Alan

To my Dad. I miss your strength. X

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Anthony Arnall wrote

I never met a nicer man, I first met Alan at the Nottingham Evening Post were we both worked, he was always there when you need help or advise he was my rock. God bless you mate and thank you. Be strong Audrey we are thinking of you, Tony and Pat

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  • Thank you Tony. Best Wishes to you both. Jason

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Luke Barrett wrote

I met your dad once and I was glad to have been able to share just the briefest of moments. In that exchange I could see straight away the warmth and the pride he emits. Sending all our love and strength to you and your family. X

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Maureen Smith donated £20 in memory of Alan

Happy memories of a lovely man.

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