Passed away peacefully at the Margaret Bahen Hospice on January 16, 2020, two days before his 91st birthday.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret "Peggy" Blackburn, his siblings, Sheila Long and Alf Blackburn, nephews: Leigh Hayes, Danny Harkins and Stephen Blackburn, and sisters in law: Debbie Hayes and Violet Hayes.
The family are honouring Alan's final wishes, he has requested cremation with no funeral service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ThompsonFH-Aurora.com for the Blackburn family.