6.4.1933 – 15.9.2019
It is with great sadness that the Parish and Lester families announce the loss of their much loved and widely respected Alan.
Adored husband of Bettye.
Loved husband of Marlene (dec).
Much loved father and father-in-law of William and Kerry, Mandy, Angela and Charles, and Jonathan and Paula.
Loved Pa to Cassandra, Georgina, James, Annabel, Benjamin, and Molly and Grace (both dec).
Cherished stepfather to Craig and Robyn, Liz, Andrea and Geoff, and Chris.
Loved step-grandfather to Jason, Kate, Jamie, Alexander, Austin, Dan, Anthony and Brenton.
Will be greatly missed by so many.
Funeral Notice
Tributes
We are very sad to find out this afternoon that a superb and beautiful human being in Alan Parish has passed away. What a quality human being Alan has been. Our thoughts are very much with his wonderfull wife Bettye today. Many hugs
from us.The never slowing Uncle, who inspired me a lot with all of his travels. A gentleman in it’s truest meaning.
Go well, Uncle Al. To my big island Family, sorry I can’t be there.
Thoughts and sincere condolences from Japan.We all loved the boy up the road at number 30, he was his mothers pride and joy. He married my sister Marlene and became my brother in law and later gave me away on my wedding day. He became uncle Alan to my three children Adam, Kelly and Benjamin. I am sorry my health does not allow me to be with him on his last journey, but leaves me with many happy memories.
William, Amanda, Angela and Jonathan thinking of you all at this sad time.Annette and family.
Tasmania.I used to visit the Parish family when I was a teenager and am still a good friend of Alan’s daughter Mandy Parish. I have lovely memories of both Mr and Mrs Parish at their home in Highton. Last year I found out that Alan played golf with my uncle Jack Whittington which was a surprise. Then I uncovered that Bettye is my mother in laws cousin from Apollo Bay. We are all intertwined but just don’t know it. May I offer my condolences to the Parish family at this sad time.
I was lucky enough to have this wonderful man as my uncle. I have many happy memories and will treasure them forever. I am forever your favorite niece and you my favorite uncle.
Alan was an inspiration in my life, a good and gracious man, giving of his knowledge, inspirational in its delivery, precious in my life.
Though I now live on the other side of the world, I have never felt far from him as that inspiration begets similar feelings to all I now am entrusted to lead.
So much I owe to this wonderful man, I thank God for placing us at the right place and time that I would be blessed by him.
Andy Boyd, graduation class of 1969 GIT.