Jack William Henry Aalen (Passed away 15 Feb 2022)
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- Location
- The Empress of Blandings Romsey Road Copythorne SO40 2PF
- Date
- 3rd Mar 2022
- Time
- 12.15pm
In loving memory of Jack William Henry Aalen who sadly passed away on 15th February 2022
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Remembering the good times and 'fancy dress' on the 'Esso Lancashire in 1968/9'
Mike and Kath Breen
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Our sadness and sending deepest condolences,
Gaby and Gerry
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Small in stature but larger in a life well lived
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Master Mariners are a special breed, and Jack stood amongst the best of them. A Sea Captain to his fingertips... here was a man who held a natural air of benevolent authority... something that comes only to those who know their business and what they are about, completely.
I first met Jack some thirty years ago when he came as an Esso inspector to assess one of our fleet of ships. These usually took upwards of several hours.
Within an hour Jack came back down the quay... "I've met your crew and seen your ship" said Jack - "I've passed her for service". When I asked how he could know so soon when the other inspectors took all day crawling around with clipboards, he replied "Ash, I can usually tell as I walk up the gangway..." And he was invariably right. For Jack had long experience - commanding ships all over the world; he didn't have to look at the tanker rule book - he'd written it.
Above all, fellow mariners liked and respected Jack as he had a no-nonsense, pragmatic manner - the consummate true-seasoned professional. We shall not see his like again.
Fare thee well Skipper, I shan't forget our last conversation.
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Thank you, your words would have meant a great deal to Jack. He had equal respect for you.
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Monks Walk Street gathering...
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Jack always had time for my daughter and loved teaching her chart work and telling her his stories of being at sea
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Jack A great guy will be sadly missed
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RIP
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With the sad passing of Jack a light has gone out in Monks Walk I will miss our morning walks with his faithful friend Boris. RIP
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Jean, Neil and family
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Sincere condolences on the passing of a very special gentleman. Jean, Neil and family x
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Jacks comments and humour always had a point to make which required and equal response . He was good company.
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I will be attending Jack's funeral.
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Thinking of you all at this time, I didn't know Jack well but what I knew of him Jack was a funny kind man.
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Monks Walk Street gathering...
Jack always had time for my daughter and loved teaching her chart work and telling her his stories of being at sea
Remembering happy days working in the garden
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