Sadly Ali died on Monday 1st December 2008 after suffering an inoperable brain haemorrhage the previous week. Ali passed away peacefully at Hexham Hospital with his family round him.
Ali's funeral service was held at Haltwhistle Methodist Church, Haltwhistle on Monday 8th December followed by a cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle which was then followed be 'refreshments' at Tynedale Rugby Club.
It was Ali's wishes that for his final journey he should wear the Tynedale No 1 rugby shirt and that his ashes be scattered at Wolf Hills, his family farm, so that he could "keep an eye on things".
Hundreds of mourners from far and wide packed the church, it's hall and adjoining streets to pay their respect to Ali and show support for his family.
Friends and family then met at Tynedale RFC for a social gathering which went on till late!
Donations if desired to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
We would like to thank everyone for all the kind tributes and messages of condolence received.
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