Alan Roy Conlon

Alan was born on January 19, 1933 in Kenora, ON to Arthur and Simone Conlon.

He is survived by his wife of 63-1/2 years Evelyn, favourite daughter, Brenda (Tom) and favourite son, David (Stacey). His four grandchildren, Meagan (Richard), Curtis (Jill), Cory (Brittany), Gregory, and his 3 great granddaughters, Grace, Claire and Nora. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Margaret McCord, nieces and nephews – Linda (Jack), Rick (Marilyn), Les (Dan), Pamela (Greg), Heather (Trevor), Kelly (Laurie).

He was predeceased by his parents, in-laws, Herb and Florence Wedge, sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Neil Strain, and brother and sister-in-law Don and Val Conlon and brother-in-law Wayne McCord. He was also predeceased by his nephew Kevin Conlon.

Dad was a quiet and reserved man but observed a lot. He was often found sitting in his lazy boy chair looking out the window, patrolling the neighborhood, or throwing brooms at the deer in winter. In the spring after the snow had melted, he would then go and pick them up. Growing up, Brenda and David would go for coffee at R&T and learned that the second cup of coffee was always hotter than the first. Looking back, I think he taught life’s lessons in his own way, like if you jumped off the hospital bridge you would put the lights out in Norman. As little kids, we would think about those poor people in Norman that could lose their power. Since we never jumped off the bridge, the people in Norman never lost their power. He could fix anything and that is why I guess he was holding on to stuff in case he had time to fix it. Along with his friend Archie McKay they spent time together riding motorcycles but we think more time was spent fixing them. Dad enjoyed the game of bowling, playing baseball and after retiring joined the Keewatin Senior Curlers league. He taught his grandkids how to look after their vehicles helping them to change the oil or check to make sure there was oil.

Dad worked for 7 years with CP Railway and 32 years as a stationary engineer in the steam plant at the Kenora Paper Mill.

After retirement his daily activity included going for coffee at Tim Horton’s with his coffee group at 6:30 a.m. Then he would go for coffee in the afternoon with his good friend Ron.

The family would like to thank Cindy VanBelleghem for her great care of dad and Dr. Bowerman who has been his doctor for many years. Also, we cannot say enough about the staff in Unit 2 at Pinecrest who went above and beyond with their amazing care. You are the best.

His wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026 in the hall at Knox Church from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Burial to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s name can be made to the New Horizons Senior Centre (Kenora) or a charity of your choice.

In the words of the Irish Rovers – “may you be half an hour in heaven before the devil knows you’re dead”.

Rest in Peace