Alan Barker

BARKER, Alan Robert (1919-2005) Peacefully in hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario on Thursday, October 6, 2005 in his 86th year. Dearly loved by his wife of 58 years Melba Barker (nee Hogarth). Treasured father of Janet Messervey (Rob). Much loved grandfather of Maggie. Survived by his sister Isobel Nesbitt (Aubrey). Alan will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his cherished son James Alan Barker, and his siblings Helen Drummond, Wallace Barker and Ruth McDougall. Alan's life was filled with devotion to his family, friends and community. He was a respected businessman and founder of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home where he worked well into his eighties. Alan served in World War II Royal Canadian Corps of Signals from 1939-1945, M.I.D. Alan was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192. He was the recipient of the distinguished Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship awarded by the Queen Mother in 1979 and was named Carleton Place Business Person of the Year in 1993. Friends may call at his funeral home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. thence to Zion-Memorial United Church for the Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192, Carleton Place will hold a service at the funeral home Monday evening at 7 p.m.