The obituary notice of Alan POLLETT

Rest in peace Alan. Climb that last ladder to Pauline.

Alan was a very good man one of my dad's (Graham Taylor)best friends from redefusion days.
He had a great sense of humour and a way with heights I could never believe possible. He could give fred Dibbena a run for his money on any chimney and fitting an Aerial in the dark was his speciality. Action aerials was his company, he was like action man in his boiler suit. Our family will miss you so much and hope you and my dad are having a good time up there in sky. This world has lost a true character and scholar of the highest standard. I'm sorry I can't attend the funeral to pay my respects due to another, I need to say goodbye to. My condolences to all the family and people who knew Alan he was a good man and thank you for been around when my dad needed a good pal it was never forgotten and always remembered. Sleep well Alan and hope you have a great party in the sky with all the people you met and called family and friends.
Rip Alan
From Phil Taylor (Graham and Helen Taylor son)

I first became aware of Alan soon after his marriage to Polly (my surrogate mum) on a beach in Cambia, West Africa in the naughties via a photo of the happy couple after they exchanged vows was sent to me in the post. I started to grow very fond of him since that time, chatting on the phone before eventually meeting when we would often hang out together during my return and failed attempt to assimilate back into UK culture for a year in 2012-13 after having lived in the US for a decade.

We would attend quite a few live music shows together in and around Stoke and Nottingham, given his passion for music and pursuing a brief stint as a music promoter back in the 80s (correct if I'm wrong). We saw The Barflys, Adam Ant, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds amongst others. Common music preferences were to be had, mostly post-punk.

I would also go and see him play footy and five-a-side with his mates a few times, he was quite the active player, right up until last year and as everyone knows, he was a staunch and loyal supporter of the Potters, never missing a home match.

I will always remember his vivid storytelling, peppered with humour and pathos, no matter the seriousness of the subject matter. He was a very funny guy who didn't suffer fools gladly.

I'm glad I got to see Alan one more time earlier this year albeit under the sad circumstances of Polly's passing. He always kept his spirits up despite the intense grief he must have felt which I suspect took his toll on him and eventually took him away from us all too soon. I take comfort in the thought that Alan and Polly are together now, constantly ribbing each other affectionately which was often the case in life, a display and expression of their love for one another.

Thank you for being there and making me laugh, Alan, you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, mate xxx

Alan when you joined our family I gained another Uncle, you always made me laugh, you loved talking to the boys about sports and sharing your joy at the football. You particular loved your Christmas dinner- the highlight of your year! You will be missed this year and every other after. Thank you for embracing me and my family as your own and thank you for the dedication you gave to my aunty Pauline. May you both be at peace together again x x

Such a kind and thoughtful man, willing to help anyone in whatever way he could. He always had time to listen... reunited with loved ones, rest easy now...Sue Ruscoe