Alan Knowles

Alan was the loving husband for 60 years to Joan. He was predeceased by his son Andrew Alan (1976) and by his parents Robert and Hilda Knowles. Survived by his sister Christina (Spain), by nieces Gillian and Lesley, and sister-in-law Ilene (UK) and families.

Alan was born in Salford, England and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1973 where he was employed by Shell Refinery, Oakville for many years. Following his retirement from Shell in 1991 he enjoyed the winters in Florida, playing golf and followed his beloved Manchester United Football.

Friends will be received at the Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph for a memorial service to commemorate Alan's life on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend, you must register using the RSVP button on his webpage. Masks must be worn and social distancing protocols remain in effect.

If so desired, memorial donations in Alan's memory made to the Hospital for Sick Children or the Guelph General Hospital ICU would be appreciated by his family.