Obituary of Alan Duggan

Duggan, Alan Francis, 84, of 1024 Scott Drive, Kentville passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in his home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late John E. and Adelaide B. (Johnstone) Duggan. Alan was educated in Oxford Street School, Halifax and then attended St. Mary??s College (now university). He joined the RCAF during World War II and after the war attended McGill University and later Michigan State University. Alan joined the staff of the Halifax Herald where he became advertising manager & later became a Real Estate Broker in Halifax & Dartmouth areas. He was then transferred to the Valley where he was the overseer of the construction of the County Fair Mall in New Minas. After retiring, Alan purchased a cottage in Prince Edward Island where he and his wife, Phyllis spent many great summers with family and relatives. When health no longer permitted the upkeep of the cottage it was sold and then they lived in P.E.I. permanently for four years where they met some dear friends with whom they still keep in contact. Alan is survived by his wife the former, Phyllis I. Thompson; son, Lloyd Edward, Halifax; daughter, Lisa Bette (Bradley) Crowell, Kentville; grand daughters: Ashley Crowell and Emma Crowell; brother, Donald Laird and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John Remington. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2008 and the funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008 both from the Kingsway Assembly, 242 Belcher St. Kentville. Pastor Robert Cross and Pastor Terry Penny officiating. Everyone is invited to a reception in the church hall following the service. Interment will be at a later date in the Peters Road Cemetery, Peters Road, P.E.I. Family flowers only by request. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Funeral arrangements are under the care & direction of the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com