Alan Alexander Widdas

Making decisions is always tough. I wish you and Jeanette were still here, to help go over everything. Things are going so well for us right now, we are so settled and happy, things are really falling into place. I know you'd both be so proud of all we have achieved together. Michael and I miss you more than words can say and talk about you every single day. Isaac still recognises both of you, which is something so important to us. Leah and Noah are thriving and talk about you often.

I can't quite believe it's been almost 9 months since Leah's adoption too. Something I know you both wanted for Michael and Leah, plus yourselves. I know how much Leah meant to you both and am truly grateful you loved her as much as you did.

No doubt I'll check in again at some point, please keep sending your messages. Now, more than ever, I really feel you around us and know you're helping to guide us into the best decisions for us all.

Love you both, now and always. Chelsea xxxx

This time of year has proven to be the most difficult. In 7 days it will have been 2 whole years since you left his. And yet, jr feels like only yesterday.

I hope that you and Jeanette found your peace up there, Alan. Lord knows you deserved it!

Sending all my love, now and always xxx

Miss you more and more every day. Little signs that you're still around, make me smile more than you'll ever know. I really do miss our chats and putting the world to rights. One of the greatest men there will ever be, proud to have been a part of your life and grateful for every single second we have together.

Love you always xxx

Pops, I don't even know where to start. 12 days since you left this earth, it feels like only yesterday Chelsea and I were last sat holding your hands, listening to yours and mum's song, you squeezing our hands, letting us know you could still hear everything we were saying.

I just need to say thankyou, I know we've had a lot of chats over the years, more so over the last few months about life and all I'm thankful for from you and mum, but honestly, thankyou. I couldn't have asked for a better dad, mum couldn't have had a better husband and my kids couldn't have had a better grandad. Right to the very end, you were sat and playing with them, chatting with them about the world and a load of nonsense. I miss you more than you can imagine. I miss watching Isaac do anything you wanted him to do, immediately. He was so funny, looking after you and making sure you were OK, stroking your hand and your face, giving you loves and kisses. I miss watching Leah melt every time you said goodnight to her and I miss watching Noah's excitement when he ran through the door to give you a cuddle.

I miss you and Chelsea ganging up on me and winding me up together. I miss hearing about the carnage of the day and about your weird and wonderful chats you'd had those days. You two would literally chat about anything. I'm thankful you had such a close relationship and I'm glad she had yours and mum's blessing, in your words, I've got a good'un and I know that.

Just as Chelsea and I followed the promises mum made us make, we've followed everything you asked us to promise you, we just have one more left and that's to look after one another, that's such an easy promise to keep! Thankyou for the advice you've given us along the way on how to keep making our marriage as successful as yours and mum's, if our marriage is half as solid as yours is in years to come, I know we've made it!

Most importantly, thankyou for being you. The funny memories, the weird facts you've shared over the years, the memories of holidays, sports matches and cricket games. You really were the kindest, most wonderful gentleman that has ever walked this earth and the world will always be a worse place for you no longer being here.

Rest easy pops, my hero. And just cos you said goodbyes were too final, I'll see you later!

My love always, Michael ️❤️❤️❤️❤️

With much love James, Andrew & Michael at this heart breaking time. Please know we are thinking and praying for you all. I have such beautiful childhood memories of your Mum & Dad who I loved dearly. May they both rest in peace, reunited once more. God bless you all x

To my kindest and most thoughtful uncle Alan, Im so so sorry we couldnt be there for you in your time of need, youve been in my thoughts and prayers everyday, you were a wonderful person and I take great comfort in knowing your reunited with your wonderful wife Jeanette, I will miss our chats and having our Irish coffees, rip uncle Alan until we meet again

I will treasure the memory of the xmas alan and Jeanette shared with Amanda and myself in Ireland we love you both dearly watch over the boys and keep them safe x

So sad you have left us to get your angel wings
A true gentleman and very special friend we will miss the holidays and the days out having fun and laughs
We will miss you but you will be in our hearts for ever
Reunited with our very special Jeanette God Bless Alan All our love