Obituary of Alan Kirby

Dr. Alan Raynor Kirby 1924 – 2015 Dr. Kirby died at Luther Special Care Home on Friday, December 11 2015. Alan was born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. He attended Newcastle Grammar School and the University of Durham (M.B.B.S. 1947). He was trained in Surgery in Newcastle (F.R.C.S. England 1957) and later in Neurosurgery in London. He met Margaret, his wife of 60 years whilst working together in Newcastle. They were married in 1955 and emigrated to Saskatoon in 1963. Alan worked in the Royal University Hospital, at first in the Department of Neurosurgery and later in the Department of Rehabilitation, until his retirement in 1989. Music was always an important part of Alan’s life. He was the organist and choirmaster in several Anglican Churches throughout his years in Saskatoon. Alan is survived by his wife Margaret, his children Judith, Jayne and Angus, and also by 11 grandchildren. Sincere thanks are extended to the staff at Luther Special Care Home who cared for him during his last years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.