I can’t believe it’s been a year since you passed Adrian, the world certainly seems an emptier place without your presence, rest peacefully my friend.

Happy heavenly 50th Ady, we had so many plans for today. I miss you so much, you’re always with me I know that.
I hope you’re having a party with Nan and grandad, you are terribly missed here.
You would still be telling me you look younger than 50!! Love you xx

Happy heavenly birthday my friend... you'll never be forgotten..

I didn't have many interactions with Adrian (Ady) but when I did see him I saw a very kind, gentle, easy going and happy man. He was one of lifes best and how I wish the world had more people like him in it. He will be missed by all who knew him and I can only hope there is a place where he lives on. God bless you Adrian and may the love we all feel for you be a light that stays with you forever xxxx

TRIBUTES FROM AROUND THE RAIL INDUSTRY
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Andy Norris
Clear Channel
RIP Adrian a true nice guy

Jackie Townsend
Managing Director
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Jackie

Joan Goodwill
Lead Auditor and Management System Consultant at Goodwill Auditing and Consultancy Services
RIP Adrian

Margaret Guy – Devitt 
Senior Administrator at Siemens Rail
RIP Adrian, a truly lovely guy

Paul Ryan
Engineering Director
So very sorry to hear this sad news, my deepest condolences to his family and friends. I started working with Adrian during the introduction of the Class 707 fleet down in Wimbledon and he played a key part in keeping our team safe, after which he joined us in Kings Heath Traincare Facility in Northampton, in both projects his enthusiasm and humour kept us all smiling. Rest peacefully Adrian.

Gerry Bowie
Route Support Engineer at Avanti West Coast
Very sad new, RIP mate

Liz Lumber
Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Glasgow Caledonian University
I worked with Adrian in the southern safety department between 2011-14. What a kind helpful person he was, always willing to assist you in getting the answer. In particular, he was a corner stone of knowledge and really supported me with my studies for the IRO degree. I am really sorry for this loss, he was a kind compassionate man and will be missed by everyone he knew.

Beverley Thomas MCIPS
Project Cost Consultant
R.I.P Adrian, Condolences to your family & friends.

Ben Major
Maintenance Team Leader at Hitachi Rail
I’m so sorry to hear this, he really was such a lovely man. My deepest condolences to Adrian’s family, Rest in peace.

Scott Selby
Materials Manager at South Western Railway
He was a pleasure to work with during my time with him at Wimbledon on the 707s. He was a knowledgeable and helpful gentleman, such sad news

Kevin Campbell
Our paths crossed when I ran Southeastern Rail Care Team and Ade was a valued member of Southern's Team. A lovely gentleman who will be missed greatly and we are deeply saddened to hear of his passing at such a young age. Thoughts and prayers with his nearest and dearest.

Chris Hall
Commercial Manager, Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility
I didn't know Adrian that well, but well enough to know he was a really nice person.

Joe Murphy
Very sorry to hear this. Only worked with Adrian for a short time, but certainly came across as a very likeable and pleasant chap, who'd very quickly return a favour for you.

My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and all others that were close to him.

Luke Stark Grad IOSH
Head of HSQE at OSL Rail
That's so sad, i worked with Adrian for Southern Rail, he was such a helpful and kind guy. Even after we stopped working together he was still very helpful.

Pam Mackay
I had the pleasure of working with Adrian a lovely man who will be missed very much. RIP Adrian

Rosella Freda
Operations Manager Depot at Three Bridges and Bedford Cauldwell GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)

May Adrian rest in peace. My thoughts are with his wife, family and friends. Gone too soon from this world.

Des Lowe
So very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with Adrian's family and friends.

Ben Fenton Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Transport for London
So sorry to hear this news. Adrian was a lovely man, a caring soul and always thinking of others. A sad, sad loss for many.
Suffering no more . Rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to all. X


Andrea Smyth
Chaplain at Railway Mission
My sincerest condolences to Adrian’s family and friends. It was a privilege to know him

Phil Motum Tech IOSH
Health and Safety Advisor at British Transport Police
Sad to hear this. Thoughts are with his family.

Hugh Watkins
Very sad to hear this. Thoughts are with Adrian’s family and friends

Gary Rope
EHSW Manager Siemens Mobility - Rolling Stock BU
Rest in peace Adrian you were a fine man who enjoyed life and helping people.

Sam Boucher
TechIOSH AssCIPD Health and Safety and Non-Technical Training Manager
Thoughts with Adrian and his family and friends. He was such a lovely person, always willing to share his knowledge and experience! It was great getting to know him.

Jon Lusher
Abellio Greater Anglia
Very sad to hear this news. RIP Adrian.

Nick Jones
Operations Manager, West Midlands Trains
Really sorry to hear this. I only heard yesterday through meeting up with an old Siemens colleague. Adrian was a gentleman and a proud Railway professional. R.I.P. Adrian

Slav Litwin TechIOSH AIEMA
Health Safety and Wellbeing Senior Safety Advisor
RIP Adrian. I remember the day we met. I will come to say goodbye.

Bruce Gray
CMIOSH PCQI SHEQ Business Partner at WCS Group
So sorry to hear this news. I have great memories working alongside him at Rolling Stock. Rest in peace.

Daniel Miller
IEng MIETV
This is so sad to hear. Adrian was a great guy who I really enjoyed working with. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences.

Ian Duncan
Head of Engineering Safety and Assurance Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility
My thoughts with Adrian’s family and friends at this sad time

Simon Cassidy
Associate Director - Rail Operations
Sad news thoughts with all his family and friends

Rob Walker
MIET IEng
Acceptance Engineer at Greater Anglia, Derby
Read this a couple of weeks ago - very sad. RIP

John Murphy
Head of Fleet Production (Interim) at Great Western Railway (GWR)
Very sorry to hear this. Heart felt condolences.

Jacqueline Dey
Chiltern Railways
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Adrian worked for at Scotrail sleepers. Condolences to his family and friends

Anthony B
Safety Manager - Projects & PhD Candidate in Organisational Health and Wellbeing
So sorry to hear this sad news. A wonderful and knowledgeable person. Thank you for all your support working together at Siemens Mobility. Rest well Adrian and deepest condolences to the entire family.

John Williams
Service Operations - Digital Solutions Program Manager at ALSTOM
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Laura May,
MBA, BSc
Business Development Manager at TUV Rheinland UK Limited and Director at Rail Forum
Feels strange to press 'Love' to this but nothing else seemed fitting. Condolences to his close colleagues, friends and family 

Gurinder M.
Business Analyst at STARK Group
Such sad news, Adrian was one of the nicest people I’ve worked with always happy and smiling.

Simon Drobnic
MSc, GradIOSH, AIEMA QHSE Professional
So sorry to hear that. My condolences.

Paul R
Director at AustinRoberts consulting LTD
Truely a pure gentleman my thoughts are with Tasha and the family another railway man taken too early ❤️

Sandra Norval
MBA FIEMA CEnv
So sorry to hear this, sincere condolences to his family.
Lena-Maria Voorbach ACMA CGMA Commercial Director at Siemens Mobility
Very sad news. My condolences go out to his family and friends.

Chris Goscomb
Coaching Culture at Siemens Mobility
A gentle and thoughtful professional. I am honoured to have worked with Adrian. Many condolences to his family. RIP Adrian.

David Green
Mobilisation Manager at Siemens Mobility
RIP Adrian, enjoyed working with you at Kingsheath Depot, lovely person with a great sense of humour

David Holder
Head of Research and Information at The QSS Group
As a callow youth I was made to feel very welcome by Adrian in his cramped office in Rail House Liverpool. He had a poster of ABBA on the back of his door so I knew he had more than a small amount of humanity and approachability for all those who knew him. RIP

Tom Smith
Project Manager at HG Comms Ltd
Deepest condolences to Adrian’s family and friends. Had some great rugby related conversations with Adrian! Rest well.

Rachel James,
RIP so sorry to hear this sad news

Geoff Airey,
RIP shocked and saddened to hear this news, A nice guy condolences to all his loved ones.

Christopher Hampton,
YTS togetherness RIP

Steven McGann, RIP
David Hellyar, So sorry to read this

Rob Coulson,
Sad to read of the loss of your mate and work colleague . I was YTS 1990 RIP YTS comrade .

Martin Russell,
RIP comrade

Mark Heald,
Rip..

Adrian loved rabbits, and kept a number through his life. I thought this piece from literature was appropriate. 
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Hazel woke in his burrow and realized there was a rabbit lying quietly beside him. 'Do you want to talk to me?' he asked.

The stranger replied 'Yes, that's what I've come for. You know me, don't you?'

'Yes of course.' said Hazel. Then he saw that in the darkness of the burrow, the stranger's ears were shining with a faint, silver light. 'Yes my lord, I know you'.

'You've been feeling tired' said the stranger, 'but I can do something about that. We'll be glad for you to join us. If you're ready, we can go along now'.

Outside the burrow, the sun was shining. It seemed to Hazel he would not be needing his body, so he left it lying peacefully.

The stranger led Hazel to the top of a bank. Together they slipped away, running easily down through the wood, where the first primroses were beginning to bloom.
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Abridged from the epilogue of Watership Down, by Richard Adams, 1972. 

God Bless you Adrian.
Here’s to many more days looking down on Luton Town.
You’ve the best seat in the house now Mate. Shine bright.

Phil & Gareth
-X-

Adrian, you were a cheeky man when I knew you at FCC, I loved your humour (& sense of causing mayhem). You got me in to trouble so many times by making me laugh at the most inappropriate times, but you were infectious & had a heart of gold. I'd have never met Tash without you & to that end Tash, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs to all who knew Adrian (Ady) xx

So sorry to hear of Adrian's passing. My sincere condolences and thoughts go to Tasha and all the family at this very sad time.

So sorry to hear about Adrian's passing. He was a lovely man and we had many rugby chats when our paths crossed at work. He will be missed, condolences to his family.

I didn't know Adrian that well, but well enough to know he was a really nice person.

Chris Hall (Siemens).

Very sad to see such devastating news. Adrian was such a helpful, kind and gentle soul, with a real presence at Southern.
Sending sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I had the joy of working with Adrian for Southern Rail, he was such a helpful and kind guy. Even after we stopped working together he was always very kind and happy to help and I was lucky to be able to stay in contact with him. See you on the other side.

Desperately sad to lose Adrian from this world at such a young age. He was a most helpful and supportive colleague with a vast knowledge and was always happy to share his wisdom. Always modest, never seeking to be in the spotlight, he had a great sense of humour. Adrian, you will be very much missed.

I had the pleasure of working with Adrian a lovely man who will be missed very much. RIP Adrian

So sorry to hear of this sad news. A wonderful, pleasant and knowledgeable person with a willingness to go the extra mile. Thank you for all the help and support during our time working together at Siemens Mobility. You took over when I left Knigs Heath depot.
Rest well Adrian and deepest of condolences to the entire family.
Gone but not forgotten

Tony

So sorry to hear this sad news. Jackie Townsend

Ady was the kindest, most caring, lovely brother in law I could have asked for and a brilliant uncle to my children. His sense of humour and stories will be sorely missed day to day and at family get to togethers. We lost a good one with Ady and he will be forever loved and missed.

I know both Ady and Tasha Ady was a pure gentleman also willing to help anyone like Tasha I’m so shocked to hear this a total Gent and the most wonderful man.

My thoughts are with Tasha and the family

Paul and his family ❤️

Met Adrian on a few occasions when I ran Southeastern Rail Care Team and Ade was a valued part of Southern's Team. Sure I can speak on behalf of all Southeastern Care Team members whose paths may have crossed, that Ade was a very nice fella indeed. So sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age. Love, thoughts and prayers with his nearest and dearest.

I had the pleasure of Ady through work and through his love of Rugby,him London Welsh and me Bedford Blues. At work he was always willing to help with any Health and Safety matter that arose and talk me through the pros and cons of it. A well respected man who absolutely adored Tasha and he will be sadly missed. Rest in Eternal Peace Ady

I had the pleasure of Ady being my neighbour for the best part of 4 years.
We didn’t see each other much as Ady always seemed to be at work, but on the occasions we did bump into each other on the doorstep or over at tescos we always had a chat!
I will always remember Adys infectious smile, he never wasn’t smiling.
He will be the neighbour I never forget…… keep smiling Ady

Ady was a son in law to be thankfull to have he loved tasha to the end of the world and worshipped the ground she walks on he won tashas heart when they first met and had done all through their married life and before that all I can say is rest in Peace our wonderfull son in law you will be very very missed at our family gatherings