Alfred Everett Scanlon

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SCANLON, Alfred - March 2, 1953 - April 11, 2012 - Alfred was born on March 2, 1953 to Raymond and Gladys Scanlon in Saskatoon. Raised in Nipawin with five sisters. When he was not hunting and fishing he would be at LP Miller Composite School. Alfred was very active during his teenage years. Especially being the referee for his five sisters. At the age of seventeen he left home and worked with friends in MacKenzie Saw Mill. Then to Yukon. From there he worked at the coal mine and that is how his drilling career started. Ab kept his knowledge over the years by getting his ticket as an electrician, pilot licence and helicopter licence. He even belonged to Ripple Rock Squadron acquiring his Captain's ticket. He also attended three years training in Bible school. In 2001 he married his loving wife Yolanda (Yolly). They travelled to Australia, Philippines, Hong Kong and all over Canada. In 2007 they finally decided to move to Campbell River since they both fell in love with this beautiful Island. Ab was a loving, kind, generous and happy person. He is predeceased by grandparents and his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Yolly, sisters Margaret (Mickey), Alice, Marilyn (Alfred), Brenda (Ken) and Bonnie (Rick); brother-in-law, Renato (Irene); sister-in-law, Alice (Alex); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held at Northgate Foursquare Church, Monday, April 16, 2012 at 1pm. Cremation has taken place. Ab's final resting place will be with his parents at a later date.
--Published on May 2, 2012

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