Alan Neal Webb, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances.
Alan was born on Feb. 7, 1928 in Creelman, Sask. to James and Lottie Webb. When he was five, Lottie moved the children to 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 Nov. 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, and together they travelled and had many great years together.
Alan was a longtime 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; and great-great-granddaughter, Viola Seltenrich.
He also is survived by his 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 St., Fort Frances, Ont.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
ALAN WEBB
