Obituary of BLAYNEY – Alan John

BLAYNEY – Alan John October 26, 1924 – January 11, 2010 Alan John Blayney, beloved husband of Jean, of Calgary passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Al was born on October 26, 1924 in the High River General Hospital. After graduating from the High River High School, he attended Mount Royal College. He then enrolled in the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB where he joined the University’s Air Training Corps, The Royal Canadian Air Force, No. 8 Squadron. On July 24, 1944 he enlisted in the Canadian Navy at H.M.C.S. Tecumseh, Calgary and was sent to Eastern Canada. Alan was demobilized on October 26, 1945 and returned to the University of Alberta. During the summer, one year, he worked building the Alaskan Highway. Alan graduated with a B. Sc. in Arts and Sciences. He then attended the University of British Columbia in Vancouver in the Masters Program in Honors Physics and Mathematics. Alan was employed by Chevron Canada Resources (plus a subsidiary, Dominion Oil Ltd., in Trinidad and Tobago for four years) for over forty years. Chevron benefited from Alan’s inventions over the years. He loved to travel to interesting destinations, camping, fishing and befriend his daughter Debra’s cat, Sierra. Alan is survived by his wife Jean, sons Douglas and Bill (Debbie), his granddaughter Tegan and her mother, Carla Wilson. He was predeceased by his twins, Debra and Donald and son Mark. A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through thanks www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Many thanks to the staff at the Beverly Care Centre, Lake Midnapore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6 or Meow Foundation. P.O. Box 65024 RPO North Hill, Calgary, AB T2N 4T6. In living memory of Alan Blayney, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.