OBITUARY
Allan Wensley
21 December , 1938 – 21 April , 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Cameron Wensley on April 21st, 2018 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with his family by his side.
Alan was born December 21, 1938 in Emo, ON. At the age of 18 he joined the Royal Canadian Airforce and worked as an Aeroengine Technician in Camp Borden. It was there he met the love of his life and future wife Bernice Dungey. The two moved around with the Airforce for a short time and started their family before settling down in Nestor Falls in 1965. Alan then worked as a bush pilot for 12 years.
Alan always liked a challenge. In 1977 they moved to Atikokan where he worked for Great Lakes Forest Products and later went into business, managing and owning a few businesses. Alan joined the Legion in 1965 in Nestor Falls and continued his membership at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 145 in Atikokan accumulating over 50 years of membership. During his time as President of the Legion there were 3 things that Alan was especially proud of. First, he authorized the changing of the doorways to allow for a pool table to be brought in for the members. Second, Alan fought hard for the continued sponsorship of the Phil Sawdo Memorial Bass Tournament that later transitioned into the Atikokan Bass Classic. Finally, Alan was instrumental in creating partnerships with the other associations in town which allowed the formation of the Atikokan Cadets 600 squadron.
Alan loved working and growing up in the bush. He built his home at Nickleby Lake which grew to become his favourite place in the world. He spend many happy years there, and was able to watch his grandchildren grow and flourish. He was very proud of all of them.
Alan is survived by his wife of 59 years Bernice Wensley, children Cheryl (Len) Wilson, Rick (Char) Wensley, Wendy (Eli) Kempf and Wally (Roxanne) Wensley, grandchildren Jesse (Amanda) Wilson, Joel (Caitlin) Wilson, Jordan Wilson, Nikita (Nick) Matichuk, Kelsey (Adam) Kempf, AJ (Sydney) Wensley, Adam Wensley, Brianna LeSage, Danny (Jasmine) Wensley, Matt Wensley, and Great Grandchildren Dessa, Alex, Aubrey, Declan, Teagan and Asher, as well as his siblings Ron (Pauline) Wensley, Sandra (Jack) Metelnick, Dennis (Betty) Wensley, and Cathy (Marcel) Pelegrini and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Helen Wensley, and Brothers Brian and David Wensley
Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on April 27, 2018 at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate in memoriam donations to the Atikokan General Hospital Foundation.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Allan Wensley 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: fort-frances, Province: Ontario
