Allan William Kydd
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on August 9,1927. Following a short illness, Allan died peacefully on November 2, 2014, after being visited by many members of his loving family.
Allan has now gone to re-join his wife Marj, mother Hannah and father Earl. He will be greatly missed by his children Doug (Jacki), Kevin (Sue) and Shannon, grandchildren Robyn, Darcy, Aaron, Emily, Andrea, Curtis, Jay, and great granddaughter Juliette. He is also survived by his sister Earla (Larry) Kent of Virden, MB, and by his loving partner Mary McQueen of Winnipeg.
Allan grew up on a farm near Virden, MB,and it was there he met his future wife Marj. They started married life farming the family homestead and lived that life for 12 years.
Allan was captivated by everything that involved airplanes; he began his aviation career as a flight instructor at 33 years of age, then became a bush pilot in Prince Rupert, flying over the north coast. He moved on to a lengthy career fighting forest fires as a fire bomber pilot for Conair Aviation. His many other interests included mechanics, carpentry and traveling. Allan enjoyed floor curling, playing cards, calling the bingo, and volunteering at the Agassiz Friendship House.
Allan and Marj, his wife of 61 years, travelled through Canada and the US, pulling a trailer, while enjoying the scenery and the folks they met along the way. They spent many years as "snowbirds" in California. Some of Allan's recent travels include New Zealand, Alaska, the Yukon, and parts of Central Canada.
A truly kind and thoughtful man, Allan was liked by all; he made and kept friends everywhere he went.
Thank you to all his doctors and the staff of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre where he spent his last few days.
A celebration in honour of Allan will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM at The Friendship House, 7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.