Passed away at his home in Mississauga, ON on Thursday, May 19, 2022 in his 97th year. The eldest son of the late Alice and Harold Deacon of Leicester, England. Predeceased by his wife Mavis and brother Derek. Alan was born in 1925 and was raised and educated in Leicester, where he worked as an apprentice draftsman while attending Leicester College of Art and Technology. In 1943 he volunteered for the Royal Navy Pilot Training, Basic training in England, and then shipped to Canada for training by the RCAF. Alan was awarded his wings in a ceremony at the RCAF Kingston in 1943. In England he served at the Royal Naval Air Stations as a fighter pilot and deck landing training on the HMS Premier. In 1950 he married Mavis Kathleen (nee Forryan) and emigrated to Canada in 1953 with their 18 month old son Clive. Alan worked for 36 years in the engineering department of Anaconda Canada and Arrowhead Metals Ltd. in New Toronto. In 1966 he was appointed Chief Draftsman and retired in 1989 after the company closed down. In retirement he and his wife spent time each year in Panama City Beach, Florida. His hobbies included photography, music, soccer (an avid supporter of Leicester City FC) and other sporting events.
For those that wish, donations may be made to Trillium Health Partners.