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Denise Keene Nugent
January 18, 2021
Norma and Alan were there when I needed them. They helped me transition from 18 to 21 years old way back in 1971, by opening their home, that wonderful 79 Humber trail, where I boarded with them, really as part of the family. I remember testing various cider brands while monitoring TVads in the basement, and philosophizing all at the same time. I’ve been far away in California for 25 years, but still have fond memories and gratitude. Thank you both
Nancy Spiewak
July 13, 2015
Mr. Seymour,
I never got used to calling you Alan because I have known you since I was about 6 years old and I could not break the respectful way of addressing you even as I grew to be in my 50's. I will never ever forget the respectful holding and protection that you and Mrs. Seymour enveloped me with when my sister Anne died. Your family has been an integral part of my life and how I developed as an adult. You showed me proper manners, you exposed me to culture and the importance of volunteering. You loved your wife and son and daughter with respect, a firm hand and a very deep and imposing voice when you were angry, but then you brought home Marmaduke. You let the kids in the neighbourhood dig up your back garden to try to get to China. You took your tea and ate your biscuits (and the crumbs) in a delicate endearing fashion, the same way you would eat your beloved Stilton. You commanded respect by the respect you gave to others, your smiling eyes and warm embraces. Walks along the edges of the Humber River were as exciting as treks in the Amazon would be to a 9 year old girl. Everything was an adventure when you were involved. The farm, the cottage, 79 Humber Trail, everything was heightened and made more fun because of you and Norma's enthusiasm for life and adventure. You told me the importance of a firm handshake and practiced with me, I wonder what you would think of the current fashion of the limp proffering of just fingers...You were strong and kind and caring and loving and a huge figure in my life and memories. I know that Norma and Ann and Mark are probably showing a tremendous amount of stoicism right now, (well, maybe not Ann), and that would be because of your influence. I love you Mr. Seymour, thank you for all you have given me over the most formative years of my life. You are indeed a part of me and more of a father than I have ever had. Love, Nancy.xoxo
Ken Gass President, PAL Toronto
January 24, 2015
Alan's work, his wise and kind presence on the Performing Arts Lodge (PAL Toronto) Management Review Committee over the past three years was deeply appreciated. He is in our hearts and will be missed.
Suzanne Kavanagh
January 10, 2015
We were lucky to have Alan be a part of our neighbourhood. Alan was the parliamentarian for the SLNA and will never be forgotten, he leaves us with a wonderful legacy and was a true gentleman in stewarding the neighbourhood what it is today. Norma my sincerest condolences,
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Helen Marangos
January 7, 2015
Norma, my heartfelt condolences.
I have many fond memories of volunteering with Alan in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood and will treasure each moment.
I will always remember when he told me of the story when he first met Norma at a dance... he said he spotted a beautiful woman on the dance floor and leaned over to his friend and say 'that is the woman I am going to marry'. It seemed that it was love a first sight... and the romance seemed to continue throughout their life together.
Alan always seemed to bring out the best in everyone he met and worked with. Everyone he touched had nothing but respect and love for this tall gentle soul.
Alan, you may not be here in person, but certainly you live on in all of us as we carry your torch through our daily efforts!
John Wichelow
January 5, 2015
I admired Alan for all the many reasons his friends have recorded on these pages. My sincere condolences to Norma and all his family.
Joanne Hallarn
December 28, 2014
First and formally my sincere condolences to Norma, Ann and Mark. I have many fond childhood memories of the Humberview St. home. I will never forget when Alan walked through the front door in his suit and tie, briefcase in hand every day and Marmaduke would be jumping in the air, tail wagging uncontrollably and Norma busy in the kitchen preparing dinner would come swooshing to the hallway, smiling and say " Hello darling, how was your day" and give him a kiss. As a preteen this image and memory of a wonderful marriage filled with deep love, respect and tenderness remains embedded in my memory. As a child living across the street and Ann being my best friend for many years I was very fortunate to have spent so much time around gentle, kind, welcoming and generous role models. Alan did exude human kindness at all levels. I feel so fortunate to have been apart of their lives with exposure to the fun times at the farm to cleaning the offices with Ann and countless times at the dinner table. Although I admired Alan's worth ethic more importantly I cherished his unassuming mannerism, integrity, and family values.
Tim Werrett
December 22, 2014
It is never easy losing a Loved One. Alan will be remembered with fondness. A kind and gentle man. I am sure that He is still watching over you all.
Tim Werrett
Linda and Brian Moorcroft
December 18, 2014
Dear Alan,
We shall miss your sincere friendship, wisdom and thoughtfulness. Having said that, we need to acknowledge that our lives were certainly enriched by having known you.
Laura Arnett
December 18, 2014
To a man who was larger than life itself. You made everyone feel important, no matter how big or small their part in life and/or business was!!! You will be greatly missed by the Andec/Candet employees.
Maria Paez
December 17, 2014
Alan's Barber : My name is Maria!! I will like to give my condolences to his familly!! God was looking for an Angel God chosee Alan!! I miss him soso much !! He was my friend my cliente He was a especial person for me!! we have funn and a good time every time when i was cuting his Hair!! My heart doesn't want to understand what is happening!! I miss his jokes his good sense humor!!! But I am very happy to know Alan is with God!!! He is my Angel!!!
I Miss him so so much!!
sorry for my English reading!! pls!! i don't write very good!!
December 17, 2014
The St Lawrence neighbourhood has lost it's gentle, friendly giant of community service.
Michael Cruickshank
Kaspar & Catherine
December 17, 2014
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.
Nicola Ross
December 16, 2014
Alan recognized needed doing, did and then gave his fellow board members credit for having done.
Team player, professional, gentleman, friend. A great loss.
Nicola Ross
Nicola Ross
December 16, 2014
In addition to taking on the thankless task of putting the BCO's books into order, Alan brought the organization's rules and regulations into compliance with changes to provincial laws. His favourite job at the Salamander Festival was running the information table he'd set up in the parking area in front of the coffee shop. He'd labour there all day long with his wife Norma, his daughter Ann and son-in-law Steve dropping by to keep him company. These were not things that as president of the BCO I asked Alan to do.
Nicola Ross
December 16, 2014
He likely sat down tucking his lanky long legs under the uncomfortable chair somewhere near the back of the room. He would have listened and listened taking in the atmosphere before ever offering his ideas. When it came, however, his input was unfailingly well thought out. Moreover, his suggestions were accompanied by a willingness to undertake whatever task he recommended the BCO take on. The words, “You should...” weren't in Alan's vocabulary. It was always “With your permission, I would like to...”
Dale Vokey
December 15, 2014
Our hearts will remain heavy this season with the loss of another important person in our lives... our friend Ann's Dad, Alan Seymour. We adored his kind spirit, love of life, family, friends & environment (whether in his city or his country life). Alan's intelligence and mentorship was greatly admired by Walter Payne & I along with many, many others. We were there to help organize & celebrate his 80th birthday this summer in Belfountian and will always hold this time, along with the many other Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday gatherings, birthday parties, dinners & various other outings in our strongest memories of one of the happiest, smartest, and gentlest persons we have had the pleasure to love & admire. Rest in peace Mr Seymour. We are sure you will be in the midst of organizing something wonderful from afar, sharing your kindness & know yet another person has found that mentoring spirit in you.
Nicola Ross
December 15, 2014
Alan Seymour
Leadership, whether it involves captaining a basketball team, running a corporation or heading up the BCO, is a curious thing. Get it right and your organization runs like a well-oiled machine. Get it wrong and your life consists of an endless series of near or actual disasters.
Some people lead from the front. Then there are the Alan Seymours of the world. The people who quietly take a back seat giving a leader all the tools he or she needs to appear to be in charge.
During my term as president of the BCO, Alan Seymour lubricated the works of Belfountain
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