Obituary - Alan Wright

January 14, 1955 ~ November 25, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Alan Francis Wright announce the passing of their brother in Medicine Hat on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the age of 69 years. Alan was born on January 14, 1955, to Russell and Mildred Wright of Hays Alberta. He was born mentally handicapped, his first set-back of many throughout his life, but he never let that deter him in any way. Alan was a fairly decent athlete. He could run like the wind, swim like a fish as well as hit and throw a baseball like nobody’s business! That was until the early 80’s when he faced another set-back as bone cancer took his right elbow. Undeterred, he adapted to a new way of doing things. In Vauxhall, he was the volunteer doorman at the Post Office and enjoyed greeting everyone who picked up their mail. In 2019, Alan moved into the Meadowlands Retirement Residence and really blossomed. He suffered a stroke on March 1, 2023; his third major set-back. Again, he worked very hard to be able to walk and even dance again without the assistance of a walker! On September 12, 2024, Alan was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer... set-back number four! Alan dealt with each set-back with courage, strength, bravery and dignity, never once showing the pain he was in. A kind and gentle soul who loved people and animals, he was able to have his own dog named Butch and loved him to bits! Alan loved being the center of attention. He would always greet you with a big smile, a big wave and a big hello! Alan put up a brave battle, fighting to the very end. He was predeceased by his parents and three brothers. Alan is survived by a number of siblings and a large extended family who will grieve his passing with the peaceful assurance that his struggles and suffering are over! Family wish to extend their appreciation to the residents and staff of Meadowlands for helping Alan feel so welcome and home there. A service honouring Alan’s life will be held in Taber at a future date with further announcements at that time.