It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allan Whyte at the age of 95, after a brief battle with cancer. Allan passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his Wife Margaret and 2 of his children by his side.
Allan was born in 1925 in the small hamlet of Kennedy, Saskatchewan with the usual childhood pursuits of “scrub” ball in the summer, open-rink or street hockey in the winter and endless days of fun with the family dog.
At sixteen years of age the family moved to Regina where he completed secondary school at Campio College. Following schooling, topographical surveying with the Saskatchewan Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Department and Imperial Oil Company preceded his joining the R.C.A.F. as a Wireless -Air Gunner. Basic training at Edmonton, followed by Pre-Aircrew Education in Saskatoon, #2 Wireless School in Calgary and Gunnery School in Prince Edward Island an Honourable discharge and transfer to Reserve, General Section, Class “E”, as at that point the European theatre of WW11 ended.
Following discharge Al enrolled in the Industrial Electrical program at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary.
In 1946 he began his 42-year career with Honeywell Controls, then known as Minneapolis Honeywell Regulatory Company Ltd., in Calgary. Over the ensuing years transfers to Edmonton, Regina and Vancouver preceded his promotion to Head Office in Toronto as Canadian Market Manager.
1948 marked the beginning of his family developing years with his marriage to Margaret MacGregor Duffin. Through the years that followed, this union was blessed with eight children.
Al’s LIFE membership in the Knights of Columbus began in Edmonton in 1952. In retirement his active participation saw him achieve the positions of Grand Knight and District Deputy.
Al and Margaret celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on July 3rd, 2020.
Al was predeceased by their 1st son Robert and is survived by his loving wife Margaret and children Warren (Suzi), Maury (Liz), Sharon, Janice, Deborah (Darren), Kevin (Kim) and Theresa, along with many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
In keeping with current covid-19 protocols, a private family service will be held at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Advokate Life & Education Services, www.advokate.ca or Canadian Food For Children, CFFC COWORKERS BC DIVISION #890170798RR0001 would be appreciated.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Allan Whyte March 3rd 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique