Alan FARQUHAR Obituary

I really really miss you, Al!!!
Forever and a day.....
143 always.
Siempre
Ant

Dearest Uncle Alan, what a joy it was to visit you and Uncle Ant in Helensville all those years ago.
The laughter!! I'll always remember your wit and charisma, always a ol' LOL in your presence!
What a chef!! I'll never forget the scent of homemade bread wafting through your home in the mornings.
What a gardener!! That beautiful garden always felt like a dream to wander through.
And lastly, that Love!! The love you and my Uncle Ant shared was always an inspiration and always will be!
What a guy! Miss you Uncle Al! Wish I could be there with you today Uncle Ant. Sending all the love your way.
Jesse X

Say Hi to St. Peter for me .. and tell that other guy what to do. OK?
Missing you already.
Terry

Forever in our hearts and minds. All the meals, the laughter and genuine care. Thanks Al for being a loving partner to Ant and simply being you.
Flora and Bert

The jokes. The story telling. Tears rolling down our cheeks from laughing.
RIP Alan.
Condolences to Alans Family.
Fondly Remembered,
Sue (McKay) and Phil Hassett and Ian McKay

I met Alan through my husband Nick, who has passed away, and at once saw his jolly nature and sense of humour. Nick and I always enjoyed time with Alan and Anthony, and it was with great sadness that I heard from Anthony of his passing after a long illness.
My lasting memory was how Alan and Anthony loved one another through thick and thin, the true meaning of love. Bless you Anthony during this hard time
Pat (friend)

We have fond memories of the Helensville days, happy times with Alan holding court around the big table on the verandah, lots of laughs, stories and fun times. Then there were the regular coffee mornings with Al, we would sit up at the kitchen sipping espresso having robust discussions about politics and saving the world. Often some kind of home made delight would appear from a baking tin, for Al was a fabulous cook and baker. All the time Al would have that wicked twinkle in his eye, always the entertainer. Our thoughts and love go out to Anthony and Rastus at this sad time. Al we shall miss you.

It has been a real honour to get to know Alan over the past year. He was always quick to tell a joke or a tale from his days in theatre and would always have me laughing (albeit sometimes inappropriately!). His ability to spin a good yarn really was unmatched and I feel privileged to have been a part of his recent visits back to his house to hear more about Alan's many adventures.

My short time with Alan is one that i will truly hold dearly and I thank Alan and Anthony for letting me be a part of this time. I know Alan will be missed greatly by all of those who knew him.

My heartfelt condolences to all of Alan's family and friends.

I have only known Alan and Ant a short while but they have been great friends
I shall treasure my memories of times spent in their home

We will always miss your theatrical story telling and laughter, the amazing food and company that you generously gave to us all. You will be forever in our hearts and fond memories. Love, Nicole, Andy, Thomas and James

Love you heaps Uncle Alan.❤ Hoping you are with Grandpop, Nana, Mum, Aunty Joan and Aunty Norma and having the best catch-up. I can imagine there will be heaps of talking and laughter. Much love to Ant, Sam and Shayne. Always loved my uncle’s company. So much fun Ng mihi nui e te whnau, Denise, Hri & Tauwharenkau

Alan was a man never afraid to show his passion, or to be in the limelight.
A favourite memory was visiting Alan and Anthony at the property, enjoying a bush walk through the nikau palms, relaxing in the cool water in the creek, to then walk back wondering what Alan had been doing.
To then be handed a sandwich that he called a Kereru sandwich... he had baked fresh bread, and served with smoked chicken and fresh watercress (from the creek) - not only was it an exceptional sandwich, a nice surprise, it was an example of the host he enjoyed being, and his resourcefulness.
Rest In Peace Alan, you can’t be forgotten

We will always remember our excitement at visiting you and Anthony. Always a feast of food, fun and fabulous conversations. Love Reuben and Jesse Gibbs

Godbye my friend, so generous with your time, ideas, and full of a life lived with conviction. Thank you for the memories. Will miss your humor, and wonderful cooking. You have left a large space. Love and best wishes to Ant, Shayne and Sam and family

Al spent his last days and months writing a new musical play, inventing the concept for Erebus "Lonely Volcano" Vodka (my personal favourite) and planning launches of various aspects of stage and show.

I will be forever grateful for the touch of the blarney stone I inherited and his "how hard can it be?" attitude to cottage entrepreneurialism which has permitted me to try all sorts of projects that should have been impossible.

He passed peacefully after a running battle with episodes of pneumonia. The Taupaki staff and hospital folk have been utterly outstanding for years. Alan will only be relieved to be not facing down too many more months of institutional food. That was tough on a foodie.

Anthony, his loving partner of decades and decades, never once faltered in Alan's care and love. I will never see the like of it again.

I hope you're all well. Enjoy each day as though it may be your last.

Me te aroha, Shayne.

The years of many good times will never be forgotten. I will miss you for sure. xxxx ❤ Dennis

A very generous, loving, talented, crazy funny friend and adopted Uncle to my kids Rod and Abbey who in many ways we have so much love and respect for. He will be missed very fondly!

Loving thoughts to dear Anthony, Shane, Sam and the Muriel family.

Alan, you were a delight to know. We know Ant and your family are going to miss you dearly, but have endless memories to keep your spirit alive. Sleep well now, we will help take care of Ant.

Dear Anthony, Shayne & Sam,
Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Another piece of my heart broken.
Today will be a difficult one for you. We'll be thinking of you and will raise a glass later today to Alan.
We will miss the beautiful, vibrant, clever, funny uncle that he was and be ever grateful for all the times he entertained us.
Let's hope he's now entertaining his sisters somewhere.

All our love to you all.
Donna, Ian, Nicholas and Anna xxxx

Dearest Anthony, what a wonderful love and life you shared with Alan. Such a significant partnership will always be admired, remembered and cherished.
Dearest Alan, till we meet again. We are fortunate that you included us in your family. And thank you Helen, Shayne and Samantha.

Working the camera.

Miss you so much

Love you guys

You even met my best mate and he loved you

I know his guy loved you.

Then you met sally and, well she wasn't bothered.

You spoilt Harry to bits

Then my Daughter loved you, and would listen to you tell your stories all night.

Amber ate your chicken off the kitchen bench so she loved you because you laughed out loud

Dear friends,I was saddened to learn that Allan had died. After an active seven decades he had a very difficult few years in care. I have known him since the 1980's here snd in Australia.,I visited him a few times in hospital , and have always been most impressed by the devotion and care provided by Anthony, and members of the family.His infectious and entertaining personality will be sadly missed.Sincerely. , Ken

Alan was . . .well, he was Alan. Never be another so dedicated to theatre and drawing the best performance out of those he was directing. He made us angry sometimes but he more often made us proud. So glad I knew him. Never be another like him, RIP Alan . . . and thank you.

Such an irresistible personality who made an immeasurable impression on my life and thoughts . I SO LOVED doing shows with him and I will never forget and always raise a toast to such a remarkable man. Rest In Peace

A generous talented friend who gave joy and laughter to many.A great mentor and a great man of vision with an eye for detail who gave Masterton theater a professional level of productions for many years.Live and condoleces to Ant Sam and Shayne.RIP old friend .You are free to fly again.Love always Sharon Ross Alesha Aidan and Margaret

I met Alan in the early 60's when he was a great friend of my late mother Ellinore Ginn. He used to come to our house in Titahi Bay many times and we often went to his. There was a lot of bartering going on with furniture and paintings between Alan and Mum at that time.
Also, Alan was our producer/director for Porirua Little Theatre from the mid 60's to early 80's. What wonderful shows we put on then.
My thoughts go out to Anthony, Shayne, Samantha and rest of the family.
He will be with you all in spirit. RIP Alan
Margot

In loving memory of a wonderful person who we first met 30 years + ago. You was a Very Talented man & will be missed by so many.
Thoughts are with Ant and you family
R.I.P Alan, sleep tight xx

We love you Al. Loving thoughts to Anthony, Shayne, Sam and the Muriel family.

FARQUHAR, Alan. Died January 5th 2021 Dearest Alan, If only you were here to help me put into words how I feel today. I have lost my best friend, my confidante, my advisor, my supporter and my mentor. My brother from another mother. The world has lost the most talented, interesting, knowledgeable, fascinating, fun loving man. He will be missed by all and remembered for many years to come. RIP Love to Ant, Shayne, Sam and Rastus Viv and John Labone