Alan Howard «Al» Botham
1950-2021
It is with deep
sadness that the family of Alan Howard «Al» Botham,
71, announce his passing in the Valley Regional Hospital, surrounded
by family on October 19, 2021. He is survived by his loving
wife, Nancy Lee (Mosher), who has been unwaveringly by his side during
his long, hard fight over the years. He is also survived by his
daughter, Kim; son, David (Jennifer); grandchildren, Lauryn, Emily,
Kaitlin, Aveling, and Graeme; mother, Dorothy; siblings, Ronald (Faye)
Gordon (Karen), and Ann (Bill). He was predeceased by his father,
Harold and parents-in-law, Fenwick and Maisie Mosher. From the age of
15 Al had visions of joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a
vision he fulfilled on February 2, 1972. Al was posted to Digby, and
then subsequently to Bridgewater where he met Nancy. Al served in
various postings in Nova Scotia prior to being promoted to Corporal in
1989 when he was transferred to Alberton, PEI. He had a work
ethic that was second to none. Al completed the remainder of his
service in Nova Scotia until his retirement in 2005. Al loved to play
all sports including golf, hockey, curling, baseball or anything that
required sporting equipment and he excelled in all of them.
He enjoyed spending time in his workshop completing various
projects and was meticulous in his designs and execution of everything
he did, a trait he passed on to both of his children. He also loved to
spend his time on Economy Mountain at the «Stagger
Inn» with his friends, spending countless hours waiting for
the perfect deer to appear. More often than not, it did. Al
lived a life of strength and resilience, and his wish would be for
others to carry the torch for him to honor his legacy. Cremation has
taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. The funeral
service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in
the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. A webcast of the service
will be available at that time for those unable to attend. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, or a
charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville. In accordance with the Nova Scotia Proof of Full
Vaccination Policy, proof of full vaccination will be required to
attend visitations, services and receptions held in or by the White
Family Funeral Home. To view the webcast, for online condolences and
inquiries, please visit:
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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19502021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alan Howard Al Botham 19502021..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia