Alan Stobbs

Alan passed away on May 22,2024 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born on October 9th, 1941 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Jonathan and Gladys Stobbs. With encouragement from his father, Alan chose work in the paint industry as an industrial chemist. In 1961, Alan met Dorothy, his partner in life, who he would later marry in 1968. After welcoming their first daughter, Helen, Alan and his family emigrated in 1975 to Montreal, Canada. Where Alan worked for International Paints, a company he stayed with for 30 years. Their second daughter, Susan was born in Montreal and gave Dorothy and Alan two wonderful granddaughters, Jessica and Julia who Alan adored, they were the sunshine of his life! Alan was an avid sports fan and was a big supporter of Newcastle United Football Club, also the Montreal Canadiens ice hockey team. He loved music and art, playing saxophone and clarinet for a number of local "big" bands throughout his youth. After retirement Alan enjoyed gardening and became a Master Gardener Volunteer in Forsyth County, NC enjoying working with fellow MGV's in various projects attached to the program.
Alan is survived by his wife Dorothy of 56 years, their two daughters, Helen Stobbs Lofthouse (Christopher) and Susan Stobbs, two granddaughters, Jessica and Julia Ford, and many cousins living in the UK. Alan's memory will also be cherished by loving friends across North Carolina and Canada.