Alan Wright
Died: September 30, 2022 | Place: London, Ontario
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WRIGHT, Alan …
Alan passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, September 30, 2022, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Marlene for 53 years. Loving Dad of Karen. Proud Grandpa of James and Paul. Brother of Roger (Vicki), brother-in-law Willis (Pierrette), sisters-in-law Gail and Elaine. He will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Nesta Wright.
Alan was born in London, England on January 26, 1943. After completing his Chartered Accountant Degree, he immigrated to Canada in 1967.
He worked in Winnipeg for 2 years before moving to Edmonton to work for the Alberta Government. In 1986, Alan had a severe stroke, which unfortunately ended his working career. Throughout all of his struggles, he always kept his strong faith in God. Alan accepted his disabilities always keeping a positive attitude. He will be remembered by his smile and British sense of humour. Food was always an enjoyment for him, especially desserts and dark chocolate.
In 2001 Alan and Marlene moved to London, ON to be near their daughter Karen.
Marlene was able to care for Alan at home until 2016 when his care became too great. His choice was to go into Dearness Home, as he attended the day program there for a number of years. The family wishes to thank the staff at Dearness, especially 5 East, for their wonderful care, and also the staff at Victoria Hospital who cared for him the last 3 days of his life.
A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place, London, on October 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Interment at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1 Frank Place, London, ON N6C 1W1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Our sincere condolences Marlene and Karen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
How saddened we are to hear about Alan. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. May the precious memories and God’s Peace and Love sustain you in the days ahead. In sympathy and love.
Dear Karen,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending my sympathy at this difficult time.
Sarah McCarthy
I knew Alan best in our early years. He was my big brother and he looked after me, well most of the time. We argued of course, and once he pulled some of my hair out and it never regrew. I cannot remember the argument but maybe I deserved it.
We frequently confirmed that we enjoyed our school years but really we endured them. It came time for Alan to select his specialist subjects and he wanted to do Maths, more Maths and History. This combination was not possible so it had to be Maths, Maths and Physics which he had never studied before. But never mind, he won the Physics prize in the first year. School did not recommend that he apply for University. But never mind he applied anyway and got a degree at the London School of Economics. While there he played serious Bridge in the University team and subsequently won a UK National event against top players.
He qualified as an Accountant while employed by Coopers and armed with not much more than a fur hat was transferred to their Winnipeg office. I was only able to visit Canada a few times subsequently so had to limit intervening communications to phone calls and letters.
Alan’s major stroke in 1986 was his biggest challenge and he became temporarily bionic pioneering a new walking aid device. With Marlene and family’s constant attention he came through this and many further challenges which would have floored most of us long ago. Evidently his early life experiences of uphill struggles prepared him well. Was he bionic after all? Sadly not.
Sorry I could not say farewell in person today.
With Love, Roger and family
Marlene and Karen, We are so sorry to hear about Alan.
Alan was such a fighter, having to deal with multiple health issues all his life. His wonderful sense of humour (British of course) and keen interest people and events, we will always remember. John and Liz
I will remember Alan as the caring brother-in-law who always inquired about me. He liked to joke and tease. Whenever I came to visit, he always wanted to know if I filled my suitcase with chocolate for him. I have many fond memories of holidays taken with Alan and Marlene. Sometimes trying to help Alan was a little challenging as to Alan, only Marlene could do it the right way. She was his rock and strong support over the years.
With love, Elaine
I will always remember the visits with you and Dick for almost six years. We had some great visits over coffee and sometimes cookies.
You always had great stories to tell.
Miss you…Jean
Known Alan for many years ( since he and Marlene were married ). Will always remember the great times we spent together as couples. Alan always kept Ted and I entertained with his stories and humour. He was a very good friend and I will remember him for his sense of humour, his smile and his Faith. May he RIP.