Peacefully, on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 83 years of age, a champion to the end of a long and courageous battle. Most beloved husband of Valerie, cherished father of three daughters, Jane & Bob Dack, Julie and Chris Bregenhoj of Australia and Melanie. Proud grandfather of five, Matthew & John Dack, Elizabeth, Jessica and Michael Bregenhoj. Predeceased by parents Jenny and Will and siblings, Ruth Nedved, Derek and Margaret MacGregor. Remembered and loved by many nieces, nephews and friends. Alan's engineering and business background was principally with British Oxygen in England and India, Union Carbide/General Dynamics in Trinidad and Chalmers Suspensions in Canada. Alan's interests ranged from people, rugby, gardening, jam making and even beekeeping! A Celebration of Life Service for Alan will take place at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully received for Ian Anderson House, P.O. Box 61034, 511 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville, ON L6J 7P5. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at both MacMaster Hospital and Ian Anderson House for their unwaivering support.

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