Alan Toner 1959-2008

Alan and Andree celebrating their 25th anniversary in July.

TONER, Cst. Alan Ambrose
48, Lower Sackville, passed away Thursday November 13, 2008 at the VG Site, QEII with his loving family by his side. Born in Grand Falls N.B., he was a son of the late Joyner and Helena (Fyfe) Toner. Alan was raised on a potato farm on Gillespie Settlement N.B., and later attended RCMP training in Regina at the age of thirty. After graduating from the RCMP depot, Alan and family were posted to St. Peters Cape Breton, and then transferred to Sydney, and has been a resident of Lower Sackville for the last eight years. He was a loving devoted husband and proud father, who enjoyed spending quality time with his family, attending his childrens many sporting events, especially hockey. He was proud to serve as an RCMP officer, which he felt to be his life calling. Alan loved working with people, being a mentor to the younger RCMP members. He was a parishioner of St. John Vianney Church, Sackville. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour and as the rock and protector of his family. He was a lifelong dedicated Habs and Red Sox fan. He is survived by his loving wife, Andree (LeClerc), Lower Sackville; children, Katie (Ben) Andrews, Ottawa; Kerri (Joel) Arsenault, Plaster Rock N.B.; Kylie and Mitchell at home; granddaughter, Lucy; siblings, Edel (Richard) Rogala; John (Heather); Paul (Martina); Jane (Eric) Robichaud; Lori (Ken) Burns; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive, where visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. John Vianney Church, Lower Sackville, interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. A reception will follow at the church hall. Donations in memory may be made to Lupus Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: http://www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com/

Today we celebrated the life of Pauls brother, Alan.It was a very emotional day as has been the last few days. Alan was highly thought of and it was most impressive to see the support of his friends, family, community and RCMP family.