Whenever I popped to spend time with Linda and chat about her art and the family Alan would pop into the kitchen and give me a hug and one of those huge Alan smiles. If outside we would chat about his gorgeous MG. Our children went to the same school from the age of 4 until they left 6th form. And every November we would be part of the joy that was the McCarthy Halloween party. More recently the summer garden party to celebrate a marriage that brought two talented and kind people together and hence four equally wonderful children who we have watched become adults. We send our love to all of you. Linda, Liam, Alex, Jack and Dan and all of the extended family. Love from Gail, Steve and Tom