Alan Roy Thompson

In Loving Memory of

A lovely husband, Daddy, Grandad, Father-in-Law, brother, uncle and friend passed away on 12th February 2021. We have created this page as an opportunity for those who knew him to share their stories, memories and thoughts, and eventually it will be made into a book for us to keep forever. Scroll down and click on “Add New Condolence Message”.

In addition, if you would also like to make a donation to the Wells Cathedral Bounce Back Appeal in his memory, you can do so by clicking here. Wells Cathedral was his heaven on earth, and we could think of no better place to honour in his memory as it was somewhere that always brought him joy and peace.

Thank you so much.

Tess, Emily, Charlotte, Lizzie, Jim, Peter, Pete, Heather, Orla, Katherine, Alice, Oliver, Hattie, Eddie and extended family.

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Emily Hamilton

Life will never be the same. August 1977 you became the proudest man alive when you became a Daddy. From that day forward you took us all on a fabulous journey. Early memories include fishing in the river with my socks and sandals on in Dinas Mawddy, you chasing us around the garden, seaside trips to Torquay and Paignton building the grandest sandcastles with moats, flying our kites and of course not forgetting the magic of Trencreek Farm in Cornwall. We also had many wonderful adventures to Ireland and France over the years. We were extremely fortunate as kids to explore different places regularly including family day trips to the Malvern Hills, Cambridge, London, Oxford, Stratford Upon Avon, Wells and the Cotswolds. Childhood memories also included sledging in the winter together on Bournville Green, Sunday morning swimming sessions at Tiverton Road Baths, visits to the Botanical Gardens, making paper aeroplanes, country drives with pub lunches and sailing our boats on the Bournville Boating Pond. Dartmouth was also a firm favourite of ours and we particularly enjoyed our annual trip to see the Red Arrows. We also enjoyed regular trips to Longleat, Drayton Manor and Alton Towers. Broadway House in …

March 12, 2021
9:12 pm

Connors

We always referred to you as BIG AL – this was because my sons named you this when we were neighbours – my 2 smaller boys at the time saw you with your big wild beard – and named you instantly the one and only BIG AL! I have so many great memories and stories about our travels. One example is our trip to Twickenham – Tess was our taxi driver to Bristol TM. I asked “Why not Bath as our drop off point?” Your reply – “Because all that Bristol lot will get on the train and we will not get a seat by the time the train arrives in Bath!” Its 10 am, we are the train with a seat, a bacon sarnier and a beer! We change for Twickers. Grab a pastie at Reading Station – grabbed a few pints in Twickenham village (the norm) then walked up to the station for a pre match pint! After the match we decided to get something to eat – everywhere was full and there were long waiting lists for food. We decide to have a beer whilst we wait (had been told 2.5 hour wait for food). Whilst …

March 12, 2021
8:04 pm

Eamonn and Noreen

Alan -We are so very sorry you have left us and we will miss you dearly. We think of our time with you throughout the years where we enjoyed your numerous visits to us and we loved our time with you in Brum and Bristol. We were blessed to have our day trips to Achill, Lenanne and Connemara. Tess and I weren’t often invited with yourself and Eamonn when you were socialising in Dunmore, Ballindine & Sean Burke’s though!! All your Christmas visits to Ireland- no pudding, just an extra slice of turkey & a spud. Then you dutifully left the dinner table at 3p.m to listen to The Queen’s speech! Memories we will cherish forever. Alan, you were a gentleman and a very special brother in-law, whom we loved for 48 years. “Slán” Mr. T. …

March 4, 2021
10:02 pm

Paula Sage

Dear Alan I’m so sorry that we actually never got to meet properly. A fleeting smile and wave as we passed each other on our bikes on the edge of the Mendips last November and you only seconds later coming to my aid me in my moment of need The last memory I had was seeing you and I was so grateful to talk to you over the phone a few weeks later so I learned at least in part what had happened to me You were clearly a very kind and popular local character and I was so very sad to receive the terrible news from your daughter Emily. At least I got the chance to speak on the phone to you and your lovely wife a few weeks after my accident. I was so looking forward to meeting you and treating you at one of the local cafes. You will forever in my heart for being there for me. I will definitely call by to meet Mrs Thompson as soon as we can do so safely and Emily and her clan have open invite to come and visit the farm anytime they’re down this way Love …

March 2, 2021
8:26 pm

Amy Young

Dear Alan, Thank you for welcoming me into your home, town, country. I will never forget (yet hardly remember the exact details) my first visit to see Lizzie in the early 2000s. There was definitely a long explanation of a lot of things I didn’t quite understand like footie and cricket. You took me to Wells Cathedral (from the tribute intro I now remember how important this landmark was to you) and Cheddar Gorge. You were so proud of the accomplishments of your family. You were so kind and hilarious. I enjoyed many visits over the years and am heartbroken to know you won’t be there on my next trip. One thing I would like to know is why I never got to go to the pub with you! My next trip we will go in tribute and have a pint. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. And for raising one of the greatest people I know, Lizzoe. I will miss you Grandad for this family that I know has been touched by you so much. Much Love, Amy …

March 2, 2021
12:50 pm

Donald McCrone

Dear Alan I want to start by saying we will all miss you my dear friend. Back to Bath Rugby at the Rec and some infamous cities in other parts of the country and no mad trips in Europe – in fact I will mention some of the many trips supporting our team Bath Rugby. The first one we went to was Parma in Italy, 2nd was Conaught (Galway), 3rd Newcastle (the year England won the cup) and Grenoble (Lyon). The people we met and the kindness that looked after us on most of these trips – the sleeping arrangements and the hospitality of rugby people all over the game in Europe. As mentioned above we will remember you and your pal Bryden. Our visit to Gloucester versus Bath – we thought we were in heaven. A pub opposite the gates of Gloucester Rugby ground, a fish and chip shop at the end and stumbling to the train that night we were all so happy. When we did the trip to Birmingham to Knock – the one in the middle of the Bog – with only 10 passengers on the plane – they managed to loose 2 bags. Of …

March 2, 2021
11:14 am

Vicky Evans

Well Grandad, Mr T, Big Al, Alan – what can we say. We’ll leave your singing aside for a moment! Thank you always for your incredibly warm welcome – such happy memories at Middlestone House. Especially nights returning from the Pelican or Bear and Swan with Emily and the lads to the amazing trays of sandwiches that Granny used to make for us, before we all slept over. Thank you for all the nights we “got in” for free at the Kings Street Warehouse because of your Brewery contacts! It always was our club of choice, again before returning to Middlestone House for our sleepovers! The kitchen could tell a few stories! Sometimes you would even sneak to The Red Lion with us- you and the lads talking about Rugby and of course your precious Villa. You were such a kind and generous man, and I will never forget your very generous gift in paying for my wedding bouquets – poor you – you thought you’d had enough with 3 daughters! I’m not even sure you knew you’d paid until my wedding speech! – thank you Granny x Remembering times in Northwich too when Heather was born and the …

March 1, 2021
5:24 pm

Philip Snook

Having worked with Alan in various pub companies over 30 years, he became a good friend and confidante. His honesty and integrity in an industry not noted for those two great values, became indispensible. He earned the respect of everyone, even those he was meant to keep an eye on. I am not sure how I am going to cope without him. On top of all that, a Bath supporter to boot. TOP MAN!! My condolences to all his family He will be sorely missed. …

March 1, 2021
1:19 pm

Fungai

One of my earliest memories was visiting your home and you making me a cuppa in your beloved villa mug. That gesture had a lasting impression on me. You were ever so kind and always cheerful. Never a dull moment whenever I met you in the 12 years I knew. You were full of love and I believe you lived your life to the fullest. Rest in peace Granddad and you will be missed a lot. …

February 28, 2021
6:56 pm

Linda Stredwick

I worked with Alan for many years. It was a remote relationship but we used to have great phone calls. He was always fun and enthusiastic and helpful. I will miss him but I am glad to have known him. Linda S …

February 28, 2021
6:45 pm

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