as this year ends i think about you and all the family who love and miss you , , sleep tight little fella , dave simpson

The big man had one hell of a send off yesterday! Hard to take that I will never see you again Ian, missing you terribly.. love you x your Son Brian xx

We first met back in 1984 when Ian was the one who encouraged me to join the clock pool team after moving here from Boldon. Because of that he was directly or indirectly involved with most of the wonderful friendships I have still today. Regularly out on a weekend with a group, who all know who they are, I was accepted in and treat as a long time friend. Unfortunately those regular weekends and ultimately Ian's pool days gradually disappeared as no doubt age and other responsibilities such as family and business took over. Those days may be long gone now but never forgotten. Unfortunately I can not be there to join with others to say my final goodbyes but I raise a glass to you Ian and thank you greatly for the memories and the wonderful friendships you helped me create that still exist today. Cheers Ian, God bless.

A dear friend and we will miss him greatly. Until we meet again, keep the party going up there mate. Love Russ and Chris xx

Sleep peacefully my lovely husband friend and soulmate Thankyou for the happy memories I have I will always love you holding you tight in my heart your heart broken wife Tracey 💙

A friend and former colleague who I have known for over 30 years. We have had some great times and more laughs than ever! RIP my friend, see you on the other side x x

A great friend Ian was ,we shared some hilarious moments together in the taxi office , such a kind gentle caring man, god bless Ian sleep tight with the angels.

Love and miss you always Ian. So many happy memories. Just been looking through some old photos and it makes me realise even more so the beautiful times we had together and as a family. You were one of a kind! And I will treasure our bond these last few years especially. Love your Son Brian xxz

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Ian. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.