THE RECENT funeral of Alan Keith Marshall a much-admired actor and director who passed away on the December 27 was attended by a large gathering of the local theatrical community paying tribute to one of their own. Alan was a gifted and charismatic teacher, of course music and drama were central to his teaching. Alan moved to Colmers Farm Primary School and then to Yardley Wood Primary where he was deputy headteacher for 29 years. Away from all this theatre and music Alan became more interested in the garden – especially enjoying roses. Alan Keith Marshall September 1946 – December 2025Obituary by Euan Rose.