Mr Pallot, a popular and highly respected meteorologist, joined Jersey Met Office in November 1979 as a trainee forecaster.
He was appointed principal meteorologist in 1998, leading a team of forecasters based at the Airport.
Mr Pallot also helped hundreds of students over the years – including four who went on to become Jersey Met staff – while working as a science tutor for the Open University.
He was also a member of the Band of the Island of Jersey and the La Ronde Concert Band.
Speaking this morning, senior forecaster John Searson said that Mr Pallot, who leaves behind a wife and three children, will be greatly missed.
‘As a boss he was fair and strong and always expected the best out of his staff at all times.
‘His skills and leadership will be greatly missed, not only by his colleagues at Jersey Met but also across the States of Jersey.’
As a mark of respect, the Airport flag was flown at half mast yesterday and today.
Announcing the news of Mr Pallot’s death on Facebook, Stephen Driscoll, group operations director at the Ports of Jersey, said: ‘He was a trusted and well-respected colleague, a fixture of Island life and his passing will leave a large hole in many people’s lives.
‘Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues in the Met Office at this very sad time.’
Dozens of people commented on the post, describing Mr Pallot as a ‘genuinely nice man’, a ‘true gent’
