He was a true gentleman.Īlways acknowledging his strong Scots heritage, Alastair wore the Colquhoun tartan with pride. Often he was a quiet man though he appreciated and enjoyed conversation and company. His knowledge was wide ranging, perhaps even encyclopaedic. He was so clever and witty with a dry sense of humour, and yet so formal somehow. Conversation with him could meander into a range of subjects from politics, to literature, to art and classical music. Alastair enjoyed living in the country and loved his dog.Īs an avid reader and writer, Al belonged to and attended writing groups, believed in the importance of religious values and attended church. In later years his interest and skill in writing was evident and he took inspiration from lengthy walks near his Reid Road home. He once rode his ten-speed bicycle from Montreal to Thunder Bay, a grueling trek of over 1000 miles, and he was a keen and excellent cross country skier. He pursued a post-graduate diploma in Arts Administration and spent many years working in that field as general manager of the Calgary Boys' Choir and then as curator of the Old Court House art gallery in Red Deer.Īlthough generally known as a quiet, cerebral type, well-informed and well-read, Alastair also loved nature, animals, sports and music of every ilk. After early schooling in that city he attended university in Montreal before graduating from Lakehead University. Ponoka, AlbertaĪlastair was born in Fort William, Ontario to William Colquhoun and Muriel MacIvor. A Funeral Service to celebrate Alastair’s life will be held at a later date. Left to mourn his memory are his sister Marion Bender of Redlands, California uncle Alec MacIver of Edmonton uncle Jim Colquhoun of Thunder Bay aunt Julie MacIver of Thunder Bay many cousins and his former spouse Norma-Jean Colquhoun of Edmonton. Always acknowledging his strong Scots heritage, Alastair wore the Colquhoun tartan with pride.

Conversation with him could meander into a range of subjects from politics, to literature, to art and classical music. He was so clever and witty with a dry sense of humour, and yet so formal somehow. As an avid reader and writer, Al belonged to and attended writing groups, believed in the importance of religious values and attended church. Alastair enjoyed living in the country and loved his dog. Although generally known as a quiet, cerebral type, well-informed and well-read, Alastair also loved nature, animals, sports and music of every ilk.

He pursued a post-graduate diploma in Arts Administration and spent many years working in that field as general manager of the Calgary Boys' Choir and then as curator of the Old Court House art gallery in Red Deer.

Alastair Lorne Colquhoun Alastair was born in Fort William, Ontario to William Colquhoun and Muriel MacIvor.

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