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Alex Gillan Obituary

Gillan Alex Peacefully in hospital
on 16th May, aged 62.
Much loved and devoted
husband of Carol.
Also a much loved
brother-in-law and uncle.
Sleeping peacefully.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday 27th May at
Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel at 10:00am.
Please note funeral restrictions are still in place.
Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 21, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Alex Gillan

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Julie

September 3, 2025

A very happy heavenly birthday Alex, lots of love julie and michael xxx (also the late Jeff)

Julie peek

May 16, 2025

Thinking of you Alex on your 4th year from home, lots of love Julie and Michael xxx

Julie+Jeff Peek

May 16, 2022

thinking about you one year since you left us, How the time has gone so fast much love Julie and Jeff

Michale Peek

May 16, 2022

Hard to believe it's been one year already

Julie Peek

September 3, 2022

A very happy heavenly birthday Alex your 2nd away from home loved and missed always by Julie and Michael give Jeff a hug from us xxx

Julie Peek

May 16, 2023

Thinking of you Alex on your 2nd year away from us all, lots of love from Julie and the late Jeff, xxx

Julie Peek

May 16, 2023

Thinking of you uncle Alex, on your 2nd year away from us all lots of love from nephew Michael xx

Alex Gillan

May 16, 2023

Two years today we said goodbye, I still talk to you and miss you every day. Until we meet again, love always Carol xxx ❤

Julie Peek

September 3, 2023

A very happy heavenly birthday Alex, hope you celebrating your 65th birthday lots of love Julie, Michael and the late Jeff xxxxx

Julie

May 16, 2024

Thinking of you on your 3rd year away from home Alex, hope you having a good drink with mam and dad and Jeff, lots of love Julie and Michael xxx

September 3, 2022

Happy heavenly birtday Alex, your 2nd away from home, love and miss you every day Carol xxx

September 3, 2022

Happy heavenly birtday Alex uour 2nd away from home. Love and miss you every day Carol xxc

May 16, 2022

Can't believe a year has passed since you left us. Love and miss you every single day. Till we meet again Carol xxxx

September 5, 2021

So so sorry this is late happy belated heavenly birtday Alex your first away from home, sorry couldn't take flowers too but will make it up when I can. Love and miss you every day, especially last few days Carol xxx

September 3, 2021

Happy heavenly birthday wishes to our brother in law Alex on his first birthday away from home, in our thoughts always,

love Susan and Dai xxx

September 3, 2021

Heavenly birthday wishes to our brother in law Alex on his first birthday away from home, thinking of you always love Susan and Dai xxxx

September 3, 2021

Happy heavenly birthday Uncle Alex,

Love from megan x

September 3, 2021

A very happy heavenly birthday uncle Alex love from Michael xx

September 3, 2021

A very happy heavenly birthday your first away from us lots of love Julie and Jeff xxx

May 24, 2021

RIP DAD AND GRANDAD XX

May 24, 2021

RIP DAD AND GRANDAD xx

May 22, 2021

To our Great Uncle Alex we love and miss you. Sleep tight
Love Jay, Aimee, Lilly, Harvey, Olly & Evie
Xxx

May 22, 2021

RIP uncle Alex forever in our hearts and our memories. Sleep tight
Love sarah & Martin xxx

May 22, 2021

For a very special brother in law Alex who will be forever in our hearts and memories, RIP Alex love Susan and Dai xxx

May 22, 2021

RIP Uncle Alex, always in our hearts, rest easy and sleep peacefully x x x
Your niece Megan x

May 22, 2021

RIP Uncle Alex, forever in our hearts, rest easy and sleep tight x x x
Your niece megan x

May 22, 2021

Knowing that you and I were family & friends is very special to me, RIP Alex
John

Carol

May 21, 2021

Till we meet again, love you always, sleep peacefully xx

May 21, 2021

R.I.P to a very special brother in law alex, lots of love Julie, Jeff and nephew Michael xxx will always remember and miss you xxxx

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Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel

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