Ian Gavin (21 Jul 1955 - 24 Jan 2021)

Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time

So sad that such a nice man went too early. Ian was my second cousin and Pete and I will miss him. We had golf and hockey in common as well as love for Elaine. Love to you Jan we have been thinking of you and the family.

Dear Jan and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Ian was a special man. We will miss him.

Sending love and wishes to you Ian my special brother in law. You showed strength and courage throughout your illness.
Your wit and humour will be missed by all of us in Jersey.
All my love
Lorraine

In loving memory of a great friend.

Well mate, we never did get that pint in the pub together.
It was a privelege to have you as a colleague and more so as a great pal. Forever helpful and optimistic as we struggled to get those American companies into the UK (remember Amazon). Charging around New England hunting them down on beautiful Fall days. Having you stay with us in Connecticut and getting you to a New York Yankees game. And more recently spending time together rambling around Lisbon.
Keep a bar stool warm for me buddy. In fondest memory, Andy and Cheryl

Ian was a fine hockey player during his time at Leicester University. A powerful and dependable full back, he possessed a fearsome shot and scored many vital goals. Many of us had lost touch with Ian in the years since Leicester, but when we heard of Ian’s sad passing, all of our memories went back to some of the best times we shared with Ian, not least the disallowed goal he scored in the quarter final of the all UK universities competition - a man for the big occasion. We can all see from some of the tributes made here that Ian lived his life like he did with the hockey club at university- talented, dependable, loyal, yet modest and an all round damned good bloke.

Leicester University Old Boys Hockey Club - Neil Fowler, Martin Lord, Hugh Sherrard-Smith, Dave Kullman, Paul Mitchell, Neil Mitchell, David Rose, Mike Walker, Ian Fraser, Chris Ring, Kevin Richardson, Pete Brady, Don Fraser, Jerry Tweddle, Graham Buckland

Best cousin, going to miss you

Ian was a very special cousin and a wonderful man. As a family we will miss his sense of humour and his kind and loving nature.

Ian a lovely friend who will be greatly missed.

Thinking of you all at this time

Evalyn Patterson (nee Gavin) and family

Dear Jan, Cheryl, Mark and Elaine. I want to send you all my love in the memory of Ian. As you know I grew up with Gary and Ian and have the best memories of just laughter. It has been a privilege to have known these two special people as well as Gordon and Elaine. Tina and Adrian's photos tell the story of a wonderful, happy, clever man who always lit up a room, was a loyal friend and wonderful family man, husband and son. Everyone will miss you Ian. Love to Jan and the family.

It’s a long time since Ian and I were colleagues on the Americas desk at UK Trade & Investment, but I have many fond memories of working with him, including our annual golfing escapades in Yorkshire. Ian was a true gentleman – always charming, kind and considerate, with a dry wit and an enviable air of calm and quiet authority. He was the best of us, and I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Deepest sympathy to Jan and family.

Dear Jan and Cheryl, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Ian. My deepest Condolences. I remember when he first fell ill and Kurt (RIP) visiting him in hospital and them chatting about Golf. I admire his bravery over the last years . Wishing you both lots of strength during this time . Love Sharon

We will always remember seeing Ian at various Flower shows,such a lovely person.Condolenses to Jan and family xx

Ian, you fought the illness with strength and determination to the end. Will miss you.