The obituary notice of Aidan DOYLE

An unforgettable teacher at Newcastle Arts Centre with warmth, humour and enthusiasm.
I am sorry to hear he has died

I’ll always remember Aidan, with fondness, as a great artist, for his class/political analysis, his honesty, integrity, kindness, humour, conversation, intellect and passion for social justice. Meeting him through our late great friend, Paul Younger, was a significant moment in my life and the source of many special times. My prized possession is the abstract painting he gave me, of a banner being paraded into Durham for the ‘Big Meeting’, the annual event we often shared and celebrated with a pint or three; as we did St. Patrick’s Day and Thomas Hepburn memorials. Aiden was great craic to have a pint with and will be sadly missed by so many. Here’s to a great man, comrade and marra, ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Always in solidarity,

Paul Foy ✊

It was brilliant to see you at the lovely little Winchester reunion a few months ago. Another reunion is on the cards. It won't be the same without you but you'll be with us in spirit. Of course there will be a reunion sooner or later!
Not too soon I hope. I will not be with you in Felling but will be thinking of you all afternoon. Lots of love to you and all your friends and family from Mick.

A legend. Go well, Aidan.

A great artist, activist, and storyteller. Sincere and loyal friend. We will miss you.
Rick & Eileen