Alan Paterson Obituary

Alan Paterson attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Alan Paterson.

Graduation Year	Class of 1959
Date of Passing	Mar 29, 2020
About	ALAN PATERSON It is with a broken heart and a great sense of loss that the death of Alan Paterson is announced by his wife and best friend, Carol. He passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital, on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Al, as he was known to many, was the middle child of Pearl and Bert Paterson; a brother to Robert (Dolores) and Jean (Boris) and an uncle to Karen (Jamal), Jo-Anne and Rob. He was a great-uncle to Joseph, Devon, Melissa, McKenzie and Nathan and a brother-in-law to Trudy. He held a special place in his heart for the Kaneski family of Lynda, Lou; their sons, Rory, Kevin and Brent; as well as their sons' wives, Brenda, Lisa and Bobbi; and their children, Alyssa, Kent, Brooke, Kelsey, Emily, Matthew, Tristan, Nicole and William; and their one grandchild Levon, and for Joan Harrison (Don). Portage la Prairie was Al's birthplace. When he was nine years old, his family moved to the "big city" of Winnipeg where many new experiences were explored. During his high school days, Al was known to be a terrific football player and, as a testament to his ability, he was awarded a scholarship to the University of North Dakota. In addition, he also enjoyed track and field and, at that time, was considered to be an inspiring competitor in this field. Al worked in the hydraulic hose and fittings industry for the majority of his career and was very well respected for both his expertise and his integrity. He was a dedicated professional who took great pride in his work. He retired from Allquip Industrial Supply as the Operations Manager. He felt like the luckiest man in the world each time he ventured out to the cabin in Ponemah. He was a golf enthusiast and most often you could find him at the Sandy Hook Golf Course enjoying a round of golf with Ray, Mike and Rory. Al was a humble man, and he will be remembered for his gentle nature, his kindness and caring deeply for those he loved. He had a brave face throughout his cancer journey. He never complained and was a trooper right to the end. We will cherish the time we had together. To family and friends, you lifted Al's spirit by your visits, phone calls, messages and prayers. He very much appreciated each and every one of them and we thank you for you love and encouragement. Special thanks to our Palliative Care nurse, Kjia, for providing us with specialized care and comfort. Cremation has taken place. Thank you to all of you who have reached out to offer your condolences, it too is very much appreciated. The hardest part of losing Al is not only saying goodbye, but also learning to live without him. Rest peacefully, Poops, until we meet again. Nothing but memories as we journey on, Longing for a smile from a loved one gone. No one knows the depths of our deep regret, We will remember and never forget. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home 204-338-7111 As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2020