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Alan Hayden-Luck
January 17, 1932 - May 12, 2020
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Alan, at the age of 88, passed away peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital. Al was born in
Victoria BC. His father Arthur Hayden-Luck, a Cowichan Valley man, and his mother Amy Eliza
Drake of England. The family later relocated to the lower mainland where Al grew up in Haney BC.
At 18 years of age Al moved to Regina to begin his career as an RCMP officer. Following training
he was stationed in Manitoba spending the rest of his distinguished career in rural towns, both
in Northern and Southern Manitoba. It was during this time he met his beloved wife Joan (predeceased)
and enjoyed 62 year of marriage to this wonderful lady.
After 25 years in the RCMP and a short stint in Public Service, Al moved back to his cherished
British Columbia settling in Duncan in 1987 where he continued his career in Public Service for
the Government of Canada. Al quickly barrelled into life on the West coast gaining many new
friends at the Cowichan Golf Course plus hockey and curling rinks throughout the Valley. He was
also known for his prowess at the poker table to which many area friends can attest.
Al was a great father and husband living his life with integrity, honesty and caring for his fellow
man. He was famously known to have given blood to an injured man lying next to him in a
remote hospital. That is an example of the many legendary things Al would do because he cared
about doing the right thing.
Al was blessed with four children Greg, Alison, Doug and Scott, six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
In addition, Al is survived by his brother Derek (Grace) of Ladysmith, his sister
Beryl of Vancouver and two nieces Genine and Barb and their families.
Special thanks to the Cowichan District Hospital third floor staff for looking after Al so caringly,
his doctors and particularly Dr. Roy Gilbert for keeping Al comfortable during his last days.
Please no flowers, but in lieu donations can be made in Al’s name to the Cowichan Valley Hospice
Society. A worthy cause that was near and dear to his wife Joan’s heart.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Al’s honour at a later date given current gathering restrictions
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From: Annette (Leclair) Bright
Relation: Knew them from their time in Emerson, Manitoba
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your Dad was a great man and will be remembered fondly. It has been many years since the Hayden-Luck family left Emerson, all good memories.
From: Lorrie Noonan
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Grandpa and great Grandpa. He is with the love of his life now. Tons of hugs to you all
From: Ellen Pettit (nee Halloran)
Our deepest sympathies to you Greg,Allison,Doug and Scott. We have such great memories of both your Mum and Dad while they were in Emerson. Always such active in our community with sports and their dedication to various activities within our community. We were truly grateful to have been able to enjoy their enthusiasm and generous contributions to the swimming pool,and hockey arena. Our deepest respect to both Al and Joan and our sympathies to you Greg,Allison,Doug and Scott
From: David Johnston
Relation: Friend of the family
Doug, Scott, Greg and Alison. I remember you dad fondly in particular his laugh which could be be heard throughout your residence above the detachment in Emerson. My condolences to all of you.
From: Ernie koizumi and families
Relation: Emerson Friends and homes were accross the street
Our families sincerest condolences to the kids and families, we feel very blessed to have had the recent re connect with Al, Joan, Allison and her kids, at that time for all you emerson friends Al and Joan were the same fun and loving people we all remembered and cared for so dearly.
From: Ernie koizumi and families
Relation: Emerson Friends and homes were accross the street
Our families sincerest condolences to the kids and families, we feel very blessed to have had the recent re connect with Al, Joan, Allison and her kids, at that time for all you emerson friends Al and Joan were the same fun and loving people we all remembered and cared for so dearly.
From: Gretchen Hartley
Relation: Through Joan
I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s death, but not surprised when I thought of how much he must have missed your mom. What lovely people who had such a rich and interesting life together and with you all. Take good care.
From: Rick and Brenda Sadler
Relation: Friend,
Our sincere condolences to all Alan Hayden -Luck family. Your mum and dad were great friends of my mum and dad.
From: David Douglas
Relation: Al was my first RCMP Detachment Commander
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Al. Al was my first detachment commander when I graduated from RCMP Depot Division in Regina and arrived in Whitemouth, Manitoba. Any member of the RCMP will attest to the fact that the first few years of your service is really important in setting a solid policing foundation that will carry you throughout your entire career. Al was a strong believer in empowerment and accountability when it came to how you approached your work.
In our time together at Whitemouth Detachment, he took the time and interest in coaching me in how to investigate everything and also how to write reports. Many times a typed report would be corrected and retyped until it was done correctly. He told me early on that he would teach me everything he knew from how to investigate to write a report to where to buy a cheap suit in Winnipeg. He did just that. On one occasion, he took me to Winnipeg and introduced me to two Winnipeg City Police detectives he knew, so that I could successfully complete an investigation. He really wanted me to succeed.
Al was very involved in community life in Whitemouth from playing and coaching hockey, playing baseball and soccer for the Whitemouth Frontiers and curling. He loved to compete. I can attest to Al’s prowess at the poker table, especially black jack. He taught me how to play cribbage and I lost a lot of money for a while until I mastered the game.
Al was a legend in policing in Manitoba. My sincere sympathy to Greg, Alison, Doug, Scott and family..
David Douglas
Chief Superintendent
RCMP (Retired)
From: Frankie Elder
Relation: I knew Al through his wife Joan, who was my friend and work colleague.
I found Alans tribute while looking for his wife Joan They were a couple who’s wants and loves, were always anticipated by each other. If there’s a heavenly golf course, they have long found it by now. Although quite late, my heartfelt condolences, go out to their children Greg, Alison, Doug and Scott and their families.
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