Thomas Alan Dickinson
August 26, 2012
Passed in London, on August 26th, 2012, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband and very best friend of the late Mary Lou (née Douglas), for almost 60 years. Alan is survived by son Douglas of Valrico, Florida and daughter Susan Hathaway (Brian), of Appin. A loving Grandfather to Danielle, Julie (Ian), and Ben (Laura) and cherished Great Grandfather of Gryffin and Dylan. Alan spent many years with the T. Eaton Co. in Senior Management positions before joining Young’s Jewellers in the late sixties. He was elected President of the Canadian Jewellers Association. He was an active volunteer and served as president of the Canadian Cancer Society of London and Middlesex from 1972 – 1974. Alan loved sports, participated in many, was an avid curler and served as President of the London Curling Club in 1972 – 1973. Cremation has taken place. Friends are welcome to join the family for a celebration of his life at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Alan may do so to the charitable organization of their choice.
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With great sadness and wonderful memories of a favored Uncle who meant so much to me, especially during my university days at UWO. I will miss Uncle Al & Aunt Mary-Lou's spring visits to Hilton Head. Bill Bosley
Dear Doug,Susan and all Family, We are all so sorry for your loss of a wonderful father,grandfather and greatgrandfather, let alone a sweet loving Uncle as he was to me!! Uncle Al you will be missed by all your nieces and families. I will miss the pipe!!!your tips on gardening which I so love to do Your darling niece itianJill, Glenn, Jay and Braden oxoxo
The staff on days at Mount Hope where Mary Lou resided with us for a short time were deeply saddened by the loss of Al......even though he was a very private person we knew inside there was this generous, loving, compasionate man who loved his garden and the fond memories of his life along the way........ We know now he is with his beloved cheerleader and playing basketball his loved sport he told us about. many thoughts and prayers go out to the children and grandchildren for going thru this great loss so close to their mother's You will definitely be in our hearts forever. Susan, Mariola, Leni, Margaret, Inez Sue RPN, and Mary RN
I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Al. Doug & Sue, I wish I could give you a great big hug right now. My heart goes out to Danielle, Julie and Ben and well as their families. As well, I always will remember the chocolate cake with the side of potato chips.... take care, Dale, Lyndsey, Doug and our families
We offer our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your father. It was only recently at your mother's visitation that we spent a few minutes with Al reminiscing about our years working together at Young's, travelling to the CJA conferences with our spouses and attending the 24K dinners at the Royal York. Al always got my cigar at the end of those dinners.
I was very sad to hear of the loss of Al. He was a customer, a friend and a great joy to be with. I especially enjoyed Al's company at the many 24 Karat events we attended together. A keen sportsman, he loved basketball and was a great ambassador for the game of curling as he spent much time trying to explain to me the appeal of throwing rocks and sweeping them towars a target. A real gentleman, a wonderful family man and a good friend. I will miss you Al Doug King
Memories
Uncle Al will be missed by us all... In our mind's eye he is sitting on the porch at the cottage, reading the paper with pipe in hand. His tips about jewellery, sports, fishing, travel and car care will always be with us - as will the memory of chocolate cake with a side of potato chips:) He and Mary Lou enriched our lives in so many ways. Hugs and love to all of the Dickinson Clan. Laura, George, David, Peter and John
~ The Kellam Family