With sadness in our hearts, the family of Alan announces his peaceful passing into the arms of his savior. Loved and loving husband of Cloah (nee Yager) for 59 years. Dear father to Wendy (Dale Jackson), and Wayne (Terry) (mother Barbara); Laurie Comley, Alan ‘Jay’ (Elizabeth), Neil (Trudi), Cheryl ‘Cheri’ (Doug Collins), Marcia (Marc DeSantis) and daughter in his heart, Lynn Hampshire. Dearest grandfather to Robbie Jackson (deceased), Carrie Jackson, Crystal Hill, Chad (Tina); Tyler Comley, Louise (Jeromy Young), Alan (Nicole), Nicholas (Alicia), Jesse (Elizabeth), Shane (Melissa), Adam Collins, Joshua (Jaime) Collins, Derek (Laura) Collins, Julia, Ryan & Ethan Matthews. Proud and treasured Papa to 17 great-grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Harley and Ivalo Fair, Alan is survived by eight of his siblings and pre-deceased by five.

Alan supported and mentored family and friends to fully realize their true abilities. He was a successful, self-made business owner with a strong work ethic, a passion for music, a love for horses and great faith in the Lord which grew throughout his life. Alan was an elder in the Church and was devoted to spreading God’s word.

Visitation will take place on Sunday October 28th, 2018 from 1:00- 5:00 p.m. at Bay Gardens Funeral Home "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton (905.574.0405). The funeral service will take place in Bay Gardens' chapel on Monday October 29th at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception for family and friends. Internment will take place following the reception at the Carluke Cemeteries of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Carluke Road, Ancaster.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hamilton Salvation Army or Mission Services would be greatly appreciated by the family.