KJT Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) I have been trying to contact Allan, who has done some excellent cratch and roof box covers for me in the past, but to no avail. He operates a cratch cover repair business from his boat 'Pengalanty', usually around Milton Keynes. I last had contact with him in May, but recent emails and sms messages have gone unanswered, which is very unlike him. Someone mentioned to me today that they heard he had been taken into hospital and sadly passed away in June. I sincerely hope this is not the case. Can anyone shed any light as to whether this is true or not? If so, that is very sad news. He is/was a real gent. Ken Edited July 8, 2017 by NB Ellisiana Autocorrect malfunction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine9feet Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Sorry to say that it was reported by a reliable source that Allan passed away on the 19th June. I have no further information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alway Swilby Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm affraid this is true. There was a long thread on the "Friendly Narrowboat Users" group on facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm surprised to hear this, as I have only fairly recently seen the boats, but looking at his Facebook page confirms that he has passed away. (That says on June 20th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT Posted July 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Thank you for confirming the very sad news. The cut will be a poorer place without him. RIP Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Allan died quite suddenly although he was ill and having treatment, no one expected the end to come so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandering snail Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 His narrowboat Pengalanty is now up for sale for £50,000. It will be put on Apolloduck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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