Alan Webb

Alan was born on February 7, 1928 in Creelman, Saskatchewan to James and Lottie Webb. When he was 5, Lottie moved the children, here, in Fort Frances to join James, who had come to this area looking for work. As a young man he started a restaurant, Al’s Lunch before working for Cummer & Lindiquist. His father became the manager and the family purchased the business in 1950. The business became J.N. Webb & Sons and together his father, Alan and brother Darrell ran it. He retired in 1995, turning the business over to his sons Larry and Jay. He was united in marriage to June McKenzie on November 13, 1948. They loved being at the cabin on the lake together and he spent many happy days hunting. After the passing of June in 1988 he met Doreen Nixon, an old high school sweetheart, together they travelled and had many great years together. Alan was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion as well as AA. He was very proud to have received a 50 year chip. He was very devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to watch them play in their various activities and never hesitated to spend time with them. He cherished every moment spent with them.

He leaves behind his sons Neal, Larry and wife Corinne and Jay and wife Tracy; grandchildren Nelson Webb, Danielle Webb (Max), Angela DeGagne (Blaine), Kevin Webb (Chelsee), Terri Sawicki, Ashley Seltenrich (Alex), Thomas Webb, Josh Stevens (Katie), Kristina Webb, and Cody Webb; great grandchildren Chelsea and Cameron Coles, Avery and Drew DeGagne and Amelia Fireman; great great granddaughter Viola Seltenrich; sisters Lois Thompson and Norma Neimi as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Alan was predeceased by his parents; wife June; daughter Brenda Sawicki; in-laws Dick and Marta McKenzie; brother Darrel Webb; sister Muriel McFayden and special friend Doreen Nixon.

At Alan’s request cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date.

If friends so desire in memoriams may be directed to Kids Sport, c/o Elaine Fisher, 396 Scott Street, Fort Frances, ON.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.