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ALAN STEWART DEVANEY

Date of Passing: Aug 19, 2005

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ALAN STEWART DEVANEY It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, aged 45 years, of Lockport, MB. Peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2005 at the Selkirk and District General Hospital, Alan Devaney passed away, after a courageous battle with cancer. Al is survived by his parents, Barbara and Jim; brother Pat (Cyndi) of Matheson Island; sister Colleen (Wayne) Barylski of Winnipeg; and his pride and joy, nieces and nephews, Brett, Braden, Carlee and Shaelyn; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Alan was born on July 12, 1960 at the Women's Pavilion in Winnipeg. He grew up and was educated in the St. Andrews area where he currently made his home. At the time of his passing her was employed at Vansco Electronics in the computer technology field. Alan was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing trips, boating and snowmobile riding. He participated in many sports, including team handball, hockey, baseball, curling, bowling and golf. Honorary pallbearers are his best friend Larry and his family, Linda, David and Michael Charney. We would like to thank Dr. Demas and all of the nursing staff at the Selkirk and District General Hospital for all of their wonderful care while he was hospitalized. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 23 at Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk at 2:00 p.m. A lunch will be held following the service at the Rossdale Community Hall on Donald Road and Skazyk Road in St. Andrews. In lieu of flowers, in Alan's memory, donations can be made to Selkirk and District General Hospital Palliative Care Unit or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: GILBART FUNERAL HOME 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk 482-3271

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 22, 2005

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

  • Colleen, Pat and Mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts. I am so sorry to hear about Al. He will be truly missed by all of us. Love to you all Wendy Hetzel - Posted by: Wendy Hetzel (Friend) on: Sep 10, 2005

  • Dear Barbara, We would like to express our sincerest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Alan. We think of you and Patrick often when Paul is thinking back to his hockey days. With love from all of us, The Verklan Family - Posted by: Bernice Verklan (Acquaintance) on: Aug 26, 2005

  • Dear Wayne, Colleen, Braeden & Carlee Our thoughts are with you at this time. Treaure all your memories --they will stay with you always. Braeden & Carlee now have their own special star in the sky to adore. Hugs to you all Perry, Genni & Kirsten - Posted by: Perry, Genni & Kirsten Hibbert (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2005

  • The OLEKSIW Family would like to express their deepest sorrow at the passing of Al. He was truly a kind and thoughtful spirit. - Posted by: Nikki Oleksiw (Acquaintance) on: Aug 23, 2005

  • I am sorry to hear about Al's passing. Al always enjoyed fishing with the gang from Unisys. - Posted by: Daniel Blake (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2005

  • Alan was a terrific cousin with a great big heart. He will always be remembered for his selfless generous personality. His family meant the world to Alan. His Mom and Dad should be very proud for raising such a kind hearted gentle soul. He showed great devotion to his family and his nieces and nephews will have a guardian angel to look out for them. We will always remember Alan with a smile on his face and twinkle in his eye. - Posted by: Karen Cleary (Family) on: Aug 22, 2005

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