Memories of

Henry Aylett

Henry was the best father, husband, son, brother, friend and teacher that anyone could wish for. For those of us lucky enough to have known him, his loss leaves a gaping hole that will never be filled. However, as we reminisce about his life in the years to come, we will all smile and laugh as we reflect on our fondest memories and share our favourite anecdotes.

We are incredibly fortunate that Henry will live on through Casper and Archie. The responsibility now rests on us to share our memories of him so they can understand what a fantastic and well-loved man their Dad was. 
 
With the input of everyone who loved him, this book tells the story of a special man who touched our lives so deeply.

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Book Owner: Kate Aylett
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James Searle

Henners, I honestly don’t think I’ve ever met a kinder human being. Your willingness to help others, listen and be an all-around winner in life is what set you apart as not one of the good guys, but one of the best guys! I fondly remember chatting with you and Kate only last year …

Rie Bell

Both of my children were fortunate enough to have Mr. Aylett as their class teacher at Marshgate. He was their favourite teacher, they had the wonderful time with him.   Mr. Aylett had a great passion for teaching, and he was always loving, caring, kind, fair and a great fun to children. His personality was greatly …

James Toby Luing-Turnbull

Sincere condolences to Mr Aylett’s family. I only knew him as a teacher who deeply cared about his students and when I heard about his passing it deeply saddened me. I was his student 12 yrs ago in class 4a at marshgate, and I thought I’d share 2 happy memories of him. One being …

Kathleen & Johnny O'Shea

Dear Casper & Archie, Our memories of your Daddy are that from the first time we met him both Pop and I thought what a lovely kind and considerate person he was. Through all the years Daddy was a great support to Mummy, a loving husband and the beast father anyone could ever wish …

Mary-Teresa Deane

Hi Casper & Archie, I remember years ago when Mummy & Daddy moved into the rented flat by the A316. At the time our lads were about 8yrs & 5yrs old. Sean was going through a girls are yuck stage. While Henry and Kate were showing us round the flat Sean stopped at the …

Theo Hall

Hi Casper and Archie, I had the great privilege of living with your dad, first in halls (where your dad, myself, Rob, Emma and Sally were part of the “E-Unit” – don’t ask, it has aged badly) and then for two years when we all lived a house together. We shared countless nights out …

Jack and Bridget O'Sullivan

We were at your grandad’s in Ireland in October 2021. You two were there with your mum and dad and you were all making home made pizzas in the kitchen. You were all having such a good time, laughing and joking. It was wonderful xx …

O'Connell Clare Family

All 3 of our boys were lucky enough to have Mr Aylett as their teacher at Marshgate and we are so grateful for that.  We can honestly say there was never a day they didn’t want to go to school when they had him.  He gave them such a love of maths that will …

Helen Flavin

Dear Casper and Archie, I absolutely loved working with your Dad at Marshgate Primary School. He enjoyed it so much that he left to work at another school and then came back to us! I have many fond memories of Henry, but a time that really stands out is when Henry, Shane and I …

Sally Evans

Hi Casper and Archie, I was lucky enough to live with your Dad Henners, as we called him, whilst we were at University together in York. We were bundled together in E2 of Alcuin College (or ‘E unit’!) but a group of 5 of us (your Dad, Rob, Theo, Ems and myself) banded together …