JOPLING, Alan – On 2 January, 2021, peacefully in his 89^th year after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Gaynor for 61 years.  Much loved Dad of Andrea, Tracey and Merrin and their partners Gary and Phil. Loved Gramps of Izack, Conor, Honoré and Sylvie.  In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to Alzheimer’s Wellington, P O Box 39393 Wellington Mail Centre Lower Hutt 5045 would be appreciated or may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street Waikanae on Thursday 7 January, 2021 at 2:00pm followed by private cremation.