I am saddened to hear about the passing of Mr Adlard. He was such a nice man, a gentle soul that touched every person that he came in to contact with. He will be truly missed. His family are in my prayers, may he rest in perfect peace.

Myself and all of the Nelson staff are all shocked by the news. There has never been a conversation where you would talk about all your travels and I would always get some travel tips from you. My staff have always enjoyed working with you with your jolly and friendly aura. Tuesday mornings will never be the same without you.
Sleep tight Mr Adlard. You will be missed!

Joan Bagunu
CNM- Nelson Outpatients

A kind and generous senior colleague to a very green SHO when we worked at Salisbury Hospital together. Good memories including a very dapper photo. Blue skies my friend.

A friend from college and a wonderful colleague. You will be missed by so many. It’s such a sad day to say goodbye to someone so genuine and kind.
Paul and Susannah

Being a close friend of his aunt Maggie, I met Roger socially on many occasions in Andorra where he loved to ski. He was one of life’s gems, always with a smile on his face making us laugh & enjoy ourselves. It’s such devastating news that he’s been taken from this world so early. My thoughts & sincere condolences go out to Julie and Maggie as well as all the rest of his family & anyone who knew him. I am so very sad. RIP Roger xx

Roger,
I have a lot of happy memories of you, while many people remember how funny you were, my overwhelming memory is actually of your kindness; at Chelmsford when you agreed to wear the nylon skin tight Abba catsuit with the frilly leg detail that I was so fearful of wearing you took the worry away from me and put it on yourself, and then I remember a very funny dance and that it actually suited you much better than me.
I remember great support and encouragement and you and Mary buying me a drink when I didn't get a job.
Julie,
I would love to catch up soon, feel so sad that I didn't come to a dinner I knew you attended after some conference. I remember your wedding and going to the wrong Hurst Green, therefore missing the entire ceremony but arriving in time for lots of extremely energetic dancing.

Roger. The best travel guide and food critic FB has. Your posts will be so missed and condolences to Julia for loosing her husband and travel mate.
You were one of the best conductors of a ward round, swift kind and professional. The Plastic surgery world has lost one of the best.
So sad.

Roger was an amazing human. I have great memories of the most enjoyable days spent in his company; he always had a story to tell and a joke to make. He’ll be really missed. My heartfelt condolences go to Julie, Roger’s family and to all of his colleagues.

Mr Adlard was a gifted hand surgeon and a wonderful consultant to work for when I was at St Georges. He was keen on training and was always happy to help in any way possible. It is such unfortunate and shocking news to hear of his passing. I wish his family all the best.

“The most painful goodbyes are the one that are never said and never explained”

Such a tragic and devastating loss. Roger will be remembered as a true gentleman, smiling and always happy to help others.

On behalf of the Hand Team at ESTH, we will miss him dearly and like everyone else, we feel cheated by cruel fate for taking him away too soon.

Sincerest condolences and sympathy to Julie and the extended family. We hope that despite the pain of enduring this tragedy, you will still find solace in celebrating Roger’s life and all his achievements.

Mr Adlard, who always preferred to be called Roger. The most humble consultant with a beautiful smile and heart of gold. The tips I got from you on growing chillies have been always a success and I'll miss your Chilli and Tomato sauce this Christmas. Thank you for all the support and goodness you had shown and it was always a pleasure to work with you. Condolences to the family. Will miss you RIP

I’m in complete shock, absolutely devastated to be writing this, you were an absolute pleasure to work with and thank you for the belly laughs and support. Thoughts with your wife and family, I know from our chats you were so valued in London, though hated the commute lol, and the phrase “at the end of the day”, now that seems so cutting, I will be raising a glass for you my friend x

I am still shocked and unable to believe that you have left this world so early. You were one of the best Plastic lead for our ( SNAP) team. You will be tremendously missed. We wish that your soul rests in peace. Sincere condolences to Mr Adlard’s wife, families and friends.

I’m truly devastated to hear about Rogers passing. He was always the life and soul of the party and I don’t think I will ever party as hard as I did with him!
I have such wonderful memories of our time working together and all our nights out in Salisbury/Southampton.
One of the happiest, kindest, funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Sleep tight Roger xxx

Uncle of the year 

Bruno and Margo are so shocked and will miss you so much x

I am in shock and absolutely heart broken.

Remembering the things we did as kids, puts a smile on my face and happiness in my heart. I know as we grow up, we didnt see each other or speak that often. But for that kid who had trouble holding a knife and fork, you went out and achieved so much and lived life to the full.

Julie this is such a tragedy, you must be devastated and my thoughts go out to you, Graham and his family.

Roger though you went too soon, your legacy will live on forever...

As a friend of Roger’s beloved Aunt we have met Roger socially over the years, in Andorra and Mojacar . Quiz nights will never be the same. Even the virtual ones The news of his sudden passing is heartbreaking to all who knew him . We send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Julie and Aunt Maggie and to all his family and friends .
Kay and Gerry Kay .

Roger and I were in halls together in 1990, 31 years ago, and we had great fun as freshers particularly when it snowed heavily that winter and settled in central London as there was a massive snowball fight of hundreds of students around ULU.

My abiding memory of him is that we always seemed to be having fun and laughing. If you really got him in stitches I seem to remember that he would always start crying uncontrollably which only made the madness funnier.

He did have a year working in the city so we did not graduate together but it was great to see him getting on in plastic surgery as well at the meetings and I wished we had been registrars together. He would have been a great consultant colleague.

One time, which always makes me smile when I visit East London, was that he some business cards printed, probably 500 or so, but there was an unfortunate typo so his address included the line 'Bethanal Green'. I can remember us both in pieces about this over a pint.

Such long, fond memories and I am devastated to hear that he is no longer with us. A stark reminder of how life can be so transient.

All our thoughts are for his family at this very sad time. RIP Roger.

Dear Roger and family
From all of us in trauma&Orthopaefics at Epsom&St Helier we send our condolences and sincere sympathy. Roger you will be sorely missed as a true gentleman and most liked surgeon helping us and our patients. We are so so sad.
All our best wishes to Julia and your wider family
Andrea Sott
Divisional medical Director for Surgery and planned Care at Epsom&St Helier.

Roger, I am truly heartbroken to hear the absolutely shocking news. I will always remember you with a smile. Your Ibiza playlists you always played. Shoes off. Funky bright socks. Cracking jokes. Smiling & laughing. Going to the local night club in East Grinstead for a night of dancing & drinking. Your zest for life was amazing. You will be missed by so many. Thoughts are with Julie at this horrendous time. RIP Roger

I’m so sorry to hear this, poor Roger. I was his SHO when I first came to Georges. Roger was the funniest, gentlest and kindest plastic surgeon I ever worked with. I know he will live on in the hearts of many of his colleagues! God bless you Roger

It was a strange day today at the Hand unit. Usually Roger has his clinic but today his chair was empty. We are reeling here with the tragic news and it has had a massive impact on us all who worked closely with Roger. A true gentleman who treated everyone with respect , a man much more than a surgeon, multi faceted..a good cook, a trivia and film nut, a chilli connoisseur and wearer of colourful socks! He lived life to the full and enjoyed it too , always cheerful. I want to pass on my condolences to his wife and to his family. Roger you will be missed..safe journey to the other side .

Roger was a Genuine Gentleman always smiling and laughing when he worked at the QVH everybody loved him such sad news deepest condolences to Roger’s Wife Family and Friends

Darling Roger
You got me out of many a scrape with a chuckle and a kind word. Thank you for your teaching, support and friendship. You will be hugely missed and remembered every day. Condolences to your wife, and to your family, friends and colleagues.

A very sad loss of a funny, friendly and likeable man.
Our thoughts are with Julie and the family.
RIP Roger.

Barbara and Phil

All of us in Theatres and Anaesthetics at the QVH are saddened by the news. Those who worked with Roger fondly remember him for his kind and generous manner and his great sense of humour. Our condolences go to his family and his colleagues at St George’s where we are sure he will be greatly missed.

Roger was one of the most supportive colleagues I had the pleasure to work with. Always in a positive mood and able to put a smile on the faces of those around him.
Rest In Peace Roger- You will be missed

Roger managed to make even the most awful day full of smiles. Even writing this I can hear him cracking a joke in my head and despite feeling deep sadness, he’s still managing to make me smile thinking of him. My sincere condolences to Julia and the wider family. Thank you for being a mentor, friend and all round good guy.

What an extraordinary man. I was with him Tuesday morning in his list. When he finished his list, he passed by the office, waved goodbye and said “thanks, see you tomorrow”. I am heartbroken for his family, friends and those who know him. Rest in Peace, Mr Adlard.

Such a fantastic guy with a zest for life, so glad our paths crossed at Salisbury hospital, such a shock to so many today, a massive loss to the Plastic surgery community, may you RIP x

It was such an honour to work with Roger over the last couple of years and we are beyond devastated to hear of his passing. He was a brilliant surgeon and played a huge role helping us in dermatology treating skin cancers; Epsom & St Helier MDT’s will never be the same without him. Such an enormous loss for his family, friends colleagues and patients who loved him dearly. Rest in peace.

I’m in utter disbelief! I knew Roger as a senior registrar, and he was always so kind and supportive towards me as a lowly junior... The world is a lesser place with the loss of such a gentleman. Sincere condolences to family and all who knew him

I don't know where to start, my life has been touched by Roger, a gentleman of the highest calibre. A man who dedicated his life to others. His sudden passing for me is difficult so I can only imagine how his family must feel. Roger was a man who gave me the most valuable thing he had, his time. As his trainee I was honoured to have worked and learned from him. I feel so lucky to have been a small part of his life and for him to play such a big role in mine.
Roger helped me through a very difficult part of my life and went beyond what was expected by anyone. There are few people in this world with a heart like Roger, he is irreplaceable.
I can only say that it was a pleasure and an honour to have met this man and he will be sorely missed and my sincerest condolences to his family!
RIP

I remember meeting Roger on call. I would be on for ortho and he would be on for plastics. Our paths would cross often. I always remember my first impression was a suave, kind and cool gentleman. Clearly a gifted surgeon.
It was so weird because we had been in touch recently over his back pain and sciatica and we were going to just wait and see if things picked up before anything more invasive. 
Im glad to know that he was recently enjoying the beautiful sunshine with his family on a holiday in Europe. Im heartbroken for them and our friends in Plastic Surgery. Condolence to his dearest. RIP.

You really were an amazing surgeon!
Known you for the last 4 years working In Day Surgery and more recently In Queen Mary’s everyone loved working with you , you always brought positivity and smiles.. and you will forever be missed by all of St Georges x

Thinking of all the family xx

So utterly heartbroken , I remember the giggly chubby cherub like child , I know the pride of his mum and dad , I know just how much we revelled in his achievements ,so proud that your life was fulfilled , so so sad we’ve been robbed of what was to come , a part of my life has gone too …. Julie my heart goes out to you , Graham , Bruno and Margo too … better to have had those 49 years than a life wasted … forever young , forever a hero xxxxx

I first met Roger in Salisbury. “The Rogerstrar” was our favourite - the life & soul of the party, kind, hilarious and a pleasure to work with.

It was wonderful to work with him again at St. George’s and see him flourishing as a consultant - still such fun, and a gifted surgeon. He made time for us all, and was always keen to socialise. I owe him a great deal and learned so much from him.

God bless, Roger.

I am shocked and saddened beyond belief. Roger was one of the nicest people I have ever worked with. Such a down to earth person with a great personality. He made people’s jobs easier because of his calm and kind nature. As I also lived near Roger, he would always be giving me his latest restaurant recommendations in the area, which I always tried out. He had good taste! He will be truly missed. I feel so sad that he has gone too soon. My heart goes out to his family. R.I.P Roger x

Such terribly sad news!

Mr Adlard was a great trainer and pleasure to work for and I’ll always appreciate how he made time for his juniors - my deepest condolences to his family.

What a fabulous man Roger was to work with so kind and funny with very loud music playing.
Anaesthetising his patients was always a pleasure.
My thoughts to all his family friends and those who loved him. A devastating loss.

A terrible loss of an amazing person. Roger was a wonderful colleague and friend. Always full of joy and questionable jokes. I’ll miss sharing obscure film and tv recommendations.
My thoughts go to Julie. 

I was stunned to hear this tragic news. One of the best consultants I have ever worked with. Down to earth and funny and always an afternoon to look forward to.
Condolences to his family especially his wife who he adored.
A kind, caring man taken too soon. God bless.

Lesley Vavoulas

Such a lovely man, kept us all laughing when we were Registrars; totally shocked to hear the awful news. A huge loss to all of us, including the plastics team in West Melbourne who were always talking about their great friend Roger who proceeded me as a fellow there. Big shoes to fill.

My thoughts go out to Julie and the rest of his family as well as all the St George’s team. Difficult to comprehend.

In complete shock! A fantastic surgeon and always up for a laugh. One of my favourite consultants to work with. Loved our film discussions each week and theories on upcoming films and TV.

My thoughts are with his family X

My deepest sympathies to Julie, Roger's family and his many friends.
He was one of the most fun colleagues I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Always smiling, often laughing at his own (terrible) jokes. A true connoisseur of an awful pun.
May he rest in peace.

Gutted to hear this news.

I have very fond memories of working with Roger in Salisbury. One of the nicest and most genuine colleagues. I big loss to the Plastic Surgery community

My condolences and thoughts to Julie and his family.

Such a tragic loss ; my sincerest condolences to Julie and family .
I loved working with Roger and our Thursday morning clinics will never be the same . Roger was such a kind, compassionate and humble man . He was much loved by patients and colleagues alike.
Roger did some extraordinary life-changing work for his patients whose lives were massively improved .
I will miss your great humour , generosity of spirit and the positivity you generated by just being there - RIP Roger .xx

I am so utterly shocked to hear this. You were my mentor and a friend. You even gave me a copy of Destiny so that I could play with you.
You helped me more than you will ever know. This is such a devastating loss.
My deepest condolences to your family.

My sincere condolences to Julie, his family and his direct plastics colleagues and extended "plastics family". So hard to put into words the shock of hearing this sad news. Definitely a kind, caring, hard working and resilient man, good colleague, always smiling. Gentle to patients. In fact I can't actually recall a time that Roger was not smiling! Truly enjoyed his life, which was well earned and rewarding, and full of love. Such a sad loss. Rest in peace Roger.

Devastating news, I am truly grateful to have worked with you Roger you really were not only fantastic at what you did but the life and soul of our plastics get togethers.
Rest easy Rodge x