ALLAN RENE JOSEPH PERRON

After a valiant battle against cancer, surrounded by loved ones, Allan Rene Joseph Perron passed away at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. on the eve of Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.
Allan is survived by his loving wife, Mary, and faithful companions, Blue and Tia.
He will be sadly missed by his children, Damian (Vicki) and Danette (Matt Rolph); and his grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Amber, Mikaela, Garrett, Allanah, Logen, Alexys, Annalyse, and Duke.
He also is survived by his sister-in-law, Evelyn; siblings, Lawrence (Mary), Elaine (Rick Canfield), Roger (Michelle), Ritchie (Teri), Dennis (Shawna), and Alex; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Josephine; sister, Yvonne; and brother, Gerald.
Allan was born at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from Fort Frances High School in 1969. He moved his young family to Thunder Bay, Ont. to pursue a career in nursing, graduating with a B.Sc. from Lakehead University in 1978.
In 1981, he moved to Winnipeg to begin his career at the Victoria General Hospital. He dedicated his life to the care and well-being of its patients and staff.
He worked in every area of the hospital, taking on numerous managerial positions and furthering his education, eventually earning his Master’s degree.
In addition to his work at the hospital, Allan was a committed community member, coaching his daughter’s ringette teams, winning many provincial and national championships.
He will be remembered as a kind, generous man who always put the needs of others ahead of himself. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Pl., Winnipeg, Man.
Ash interment at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Cemetery, 162 Central Ave., Ste. Anne, Man.
In lieu of flowers, Allan requested that in memoriam donations be made to Compassion Canada to improve the lives of less fortunate children (www.Compassion.ca).