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MELVILLE Allan Ramsay (Edinburgh)
Suddenly, at home, on December 10, 2015, Allan (Musselburgh Driving Test Centre), beloved husband of Liz (Care Inspectorate), much loved dad of Julie and Iain and devoted papa to Olivia Rose. Service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Wednesday, December 23, at 11 am, to which all friends are invited. Family flowers only please, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of Allan's favourite charities.
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Liz Melville
January 8, 2018
Thinking of you Allan and remembering that today would have been your 59th birthday
With love and best wishes from Liz and family
December 10, 2017
In memory of a dear husband, dad and papa.
Two years on and we still miss you and mention you every day.
Time passes but our memories will last for ever.
Liz, Julie, Iain, Olivia Rose, John and Amy ❤
January 12, 2017
Gran and I sent you a balloon on your birthday Papa - let's hope you caught it - love you always Olivia Rose xx Happy Birthday from Liz and all the family x x x
December 11, 2016
Always in our thoughts. We miss you. Love Joyce & Douglas x
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December 10, 2016
Gone but never forgotten always in our thoughts love Roy,Liz,Dean and Kelly x
December 10, 2016
Sadly missed loved and remembered every day love valerie jimmy XX
December 10, 2016
Sadly missed loved and remembered every day love valerie jimmy XX
December 8, 2016
In loving memory of a great man, friend, husband and father who we lost one year ago today by day, 10th by date. Gone but never, ever forgotten. Love Jane, Andy, Siobhan, Andrea & Tam. X
December 8, 2016
In loving memory of a dear son in law - Will always
be remembered. Rose Lindsay x
December 8, 2016
Treasured memories of my wonderful husband who died 10th December, 2015. Lots of love. Liz x x
February 11, 2016
Joan & Ray Turner. RIP
January 10, 2016
Gone but will never be forgotten Happy birthday Allan. You were 'simply the best' X
January 8, 2016
Happy Birthday Allan love from Linda and John
January 4, 2016
Always a friendly smile on your face. . Rest in peace xx
December 27, 2015
You truly were a man for all seasons and a good friend to me, R.I.P Allan. Sandy Scott
December 25, 2015
Thousands of miles separate my Mum, my sisters and I but today I feel our hearts beat together as onè to give our Liz and family the strength for the days ahead. To Allan you were so loved RIP till we meet again, Arohanui Helen Sid and kids
December 24, 2015
Sadly missed cousin, all our love Yvonne, Frank & Family xxxx
December 24, 2015
Thinking of you at this very sad time, a true gentleman and a lovely guy. All our love. Jimmy Grant and Gemma. Xx
December 23, 2015
Thinking of you all at this very sad time love from Linda , Kerry , Carly, Lynsey Dolan and Margaret Cook
December 23, 2015
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Anne x
December 22, 2015
Will be missed beyond words, A true friend and gentleman, always had a kind word for everyone. R.I.P. Alan. Forever in.our thoughts. Tam and Eileen.x
December 22, 2015
Will be sadly missed love Linda and Johnxx
December 22, 2015
Allan will be greatly missed by all, he was such a genuine, easy going, friendly, family man. Love to Liz, Julie, Iain and family. From Susan , Malcolm, Christopher and Jenny.
December 22, 2015
Rest in Peace Allan, always a true professional. Best wishes Jonathan & Suzanne Bananas Driver Training.
December 22, 2015
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Allan was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Take care. Ada and Stuart xx
December 22, 2015
You will be sadly missed every day Allan, you were looked up to, respected and loved by all your staff. Rest easy my friend your T&S was all in! Donna x
December 22, 2015
So far away and feeling very helpless. Our thoughts are with you every minute of every day. Cathy, Jimmy, Craig and Karen.
December 20, 2015
May the light of love shine upon you and may you forever be at peace... John and Audrey Jones x
December 19, 2015
There are not enough words to describe how great a man you were Allan. Missing my boss, mentor, colleague and friend so much. RIP Allan.. Willie Davidson x
December 18, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. James & Carole
December 17, 2015
Sorry to hear such sad news, thinking of you all love John, Jennifer, Emily, Sophie and Charlie xx
December 17, 2015
So sorry to hear such sad news
December 17, 2015
My love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. RIP Allan
Evelyn xx
December 17, 2015
My love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. RIP Allan xx
December 17, 2015
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Colin Davidson & family.
December 17, 2015
Sorely missed.
Love Jane, Andy Siobhan & Tommy xxxx
December 17, 2015
Thinking of you all at this very sad time
Jacqueline and Willie Slight
December 17, 2015
Lots of happy memories, will miss you so much Allan. Love always Mhairi, Colin, Joanne & Thomas xx
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