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Captain Alan Kevan Ardern (CF, CD2 Retired) – 92,
Tatamagouche, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, October
26, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marple,
Cheshire, England, he was the son of the late Charles and Agnes
(McCallum) Ardern.
Alan spent his early years in Marple Bridge, Cheshire and
joined the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm) in September 1948. He served at
various Naval Air Stations and aboard HMS Illustrious. He transferred
to the Royal Canadian Navy in July 1953, retiring in September 1981.
During this time, he served mostly at CFB Shearwater and NDHQ Ottawa.
He also served on HMCS Magnificent and with helicopter detachments on
HMCS Ottawa, HMCS Preserver and HMCS Protecteur. He rose through the
ranks from Ordinary Seamen to Chief Warrant Officer and was
commissioned to Captain (CF) in 1974.
Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, he was
employed by Canadian Pratt and Whitney as Projects Chief, Helicopter
Systems, and later by IMP Group Ltd. Aerospace in their Engineering
Department. Alan finally retired in 1991 and pursued his second career
as house husband for his young family in Tatamagouche.
Alan is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dianne
(Nelson); son, Andrew (Kayla), Spryfield; daughter, Alisha,
Shubenacadie; stepchildren, Colleen McKinley (Gallagher), Dartmouth;
Coleman Gallagher (Belinda), Tory Hill, Ontario; Dr. Christopher
(Iain) Vergie (Rachelle), Manotick, Ontario; Joanne Lake (Dean),
Truro; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was predeceased
by his first wife, Theresa Eileen McKinnon (Gallagher); sisters, Jean
Roscoe (Cyril), Margaret Cook (Edward).
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Alan’s family
will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2023, and
funeral service 2 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023, Pastor Caleb Kelly
officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Robie Street
Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. Family flowers only. If so desired,
donations in Alan’s memory to Wayfarers’ Church, Spryfield,
Crossroads Baptist Church, Valley or VON (Colchester East Hants) are
welcomed. Public messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Alan’s obituary on-line and selecting «Send A
Condolence» at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
For God so
loved the world, that he gave his only Son,
that whoever believes in
him should not perish but have eternal life- John
3:16
1931 2023
Décès pour la Ville Truro, Province Nova Scotia
avis deces Captain Alan Kevan Ardern 1931 2023
nécrologie Captain Alan Kevan Ardern 1931 2023
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