 Vale Emeritus Ian Fletcher

What a wonderful man, now sadly gone. My friend for 38 years. Sincere condolences to Ros and family. Ian was a giving person, always the first to volunteer. Through AIP years, his role at VHRR Phillip Island and more recently with the Mission to Seamen he was always present with a big smile and willingness to help. I will miss our chats at Mostly Mozart and over a red wine at Pino’s.

John Upstill

On behalf of everyone at the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) we are all sending our deepest condolences to Ian’s family at this time. He was an exemplary volunteer, dedicated to the AIP and to helping ensure that the Institute grew to become the peak professional body for packaging education and training that it is today. Ian will be missed by many AIP Members across the country.

Nerida Kelton MAIP

Vale Ian. A person who became a very good and supportive friend over the years. Always willing to help others and passionate about the Industry he cherished. The DK dinners became legendary, as packaging mates shared the table with banter and more than a few laughs.

You will be sadly missed Ian… you made a difference, which will be your legacy.

David Corduff

Rest in Peace Fletch. We met in the early 1980s and almost immediately became firm friends. Ian showed me the ropes of the packaging industry of which he was equally knowledgeable and passionate. We were work colleagues for a time and I am forever grateful for his guidance and enthusiasm in a very challenging growth business.

Ian was essentially the glue that kept a group of friends in regular contact. The DK dinners will remain a huge part of his legacy as we 'solved the world’s problems' over a shared glass of excellent red. He lived an extremely full and valuable life and will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to Ros and the family.

Ian became our friend and my mentor 20 years ago through AIP and we have retained that easy friendship until now. Ian had a great love for his family and was very highly respected in his large circle of friends and colleagues. His dedication to the Seafarer’s Mission and also the AIP were without question. His quick wit and sense of humor endeared my wife, Mary and I, to Ian and his friendship will be cherished and not forgotten.

Our love and sincere condolences to Ros and all of Ian’s family.

Graeme Robertson-Smith

Vale 'Fletch' Positive, Energetic, Passionate, Witty and a love for all things packaging, I will dearly miss your warm welcoming smile Ian. I was lucky enough to have met you 18 years ago at my first AIP dinner where you extended a warm welcome and shared your stories from the get go. Your insight continued through to my AIP presidency and beyond. Always a huge supporter and volunteer for the industry. Glad we shared one last red in November dear friend. Condolences to your loving family.

Michael Grima MAIP