Fond memories of the Nutty Professor

I have to say I shed a  tear or two when Laura sent me the news about Stan.

I remember my first trip to Helensburgh, Laura was describing her parents to me - she said my mum looks a bit like Sheila Grant from Brookside and my dad is a cross between Eric Morecambe and Alistair Sim with a bit of Bilko thrown in. As you can imagine I wasn’t sure what to expect - she was spot on!

Stan was one of the kindest, gentlest, funniest, eccentric men I’ve ever met – he welcomed me into the family like I was one of his own and I’ve always felt a strong connection to the Grieve family.

I have such fond memories of him, the funny man; the doting father, grandfather and husband; the nutty professor; the annoying child J.

There was never a dull moment when he was around!

Sometimes being on the other side of the world seems a long way away, I would have loved to celebrate his life with you all and say my goodbyes in person.

Rest assured I’ll be there in spirit.

Much love to you all

Gill xxxxx