Suddenly but peacefully at home, Alan Hines passed away at the age of 78 on January 19, 2024. He will be forever missed by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Hines (Pink), and his children, Cynthia Hines-Pym (Steven), Glenn Hines (Sarah) and Kenn Hines (Tammy). Grandad will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Ally and Evan Pym, Lauren and Charlotte Hines, Colton and Ella Hines. Alan is the son of Alfred Hines and Alice Hines (Cooper) both deceased. Alan is survived by his sister, Marjorie Walters (Roger) and was predeceased by his siblings Eric Hines, Brenda Forbes, Keith Hines and Graham Hines. Alan will be missed by his extended family of many nieces and nephews and his best friends of many years Bill and Jackie Mallett.
Alan started his career as a bricklayer/stonemason, then transitioned into the construction industry and eventually became the leader of three successful family manufacturing businesses: Design Concrete Systems Limited, Redline Inc. and Promat Limited. His love of exploring differing ways of changing how things work resulted in several patented inventions. Even though work and designing were Alan’s passion, in his retirement years his love and enthusiasm for his grandchildren were evident as he proudly followed their academic, music, sports and dance endeavours. Alan/Dad/Grandad will be greatly missed but we can all hold in our hearts the many life lessons he was always eager to impart. We are on our own now Dad, and will make sure we always get to where we are going on time. We love you. Rest easy. We’ve got it from here.
A casual celebration of Alan’s life will be held at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre (Garden Room), 551 Windermere Road, London on Sunday, February 4th from 1-4 PM. Haskett Funeral Home, LUCAN entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to SARI Therapeutic Riding, George Bray Sports Association, or Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
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Ruth Withers
Dear Nancy, Sadly read of Alan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I have so many good memories of our friendship so many years ago.
Luke and Bonnie Janmaat
We are very saddened to hear of Al’s passing . So many happy memories of working so closely for so many years on Birch St. Our deepest sympathies to you Nancy and the entire Hines family.
Luke and Bonnie Janmaat
Jane Truemner
Nancy, Cindy, Kenn, Glenn and Families
We are so sad about the loss of Al, We had some fun times! Sure missed you guys when you left Exeter. Remember all the great times, cherish your memories
Love Wayne and Jane xo
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Cynthia, Glenn, Kenn and families:
Our condolences to all your family and friends on the loss of your father.
Mark Heimrich
Nancy, Cindy, Glenn, Kenn & Families;
Our sincere condolences in Al’s passing. I have many memories of good times socializing with Al in the days of the “first” Optimist Club (of Exeter District). I have always had great respect and appreciation for Al’s tremendous entrepreneurial spirit. I enjoyed learning from him when we chatted.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Norma and Fred Cook
Nancy and family: So very sorry to hear of Al’s passing and are keeping all of you in our thoughts. We have fond memories of the four of us following the boys around to their sporting activities. Those are memories that will last a lifetime. Deepest sympathy.
John Watt
Alway’s had a good time and a good laugh working with Al. That is how I will remember him.
The Watt Family
John, Barbara, Jennifer and Mike
Jamie van Dam
Prayers and love to all the Hines family & friends ! Love from Linda and Jamie van Dam
Andrea Eady
Auntie Nan, Vicks,Kenn,Glenn & family;
So sorry for your loss. Uncle Alan will be sadly missed by so many family members & friends. I have many fond memories of him.
Hugs & love sent to you all at this very difficult time,
Andrea xoxo
Brian Haskett
Dear Nancy and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our love and thoughts are with you .
Brian and Sharon Haskett
Helen Southgate
Nancy, sending sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Bill and Chris Dampier
Dear Nancy and family, we send our condolences. We have nothing but fond memories of our times with the Eight Mile gang. We are thinking of you.
Bill and Chris
Ronalee (McKinlay)Porter
Dear Nancy and family. I was so sad to learn of the passing of Alan. Although it’s been many years since I’ve seen him, I have fond memories of our days together at Riverview Public school. We are having our final reunion this May and was really hoping that Alan would be able to attend. We have several pictures of him from his time in sports. I am so sorry for your loss, it sounds like he went on to have a full life and I’m sure he’s left you wonderful legacy.
😢🙏
Larry and Dianne McGrath
We are sorry for your loss and extend our sincere condolences.
Ben Armstrong
Nancy, Cindy , Glenn, Kenn and families
I am sorry to hear of Al’s passing.
Growing up around the Hines residence I have many fond memories of Al.
Thinking of you all
Ben
Wayne & Denise Matzold
Nancy and Family;
Our deepest sympathies to you and all of the family.
Bob & Joyce McDonald
Nancy, Kenn, Glenn, Cindy and families,
Our sincere condolences to all the family. May all your memories comfort each of you in the days and months ahead.
Bob and Joyce McDonald
Jane Haggitt
My deepest condolences to the entire Hines family, Al will be missed by many and remembered by those who knew him
Lori Jim Logan Brooklyn Dietrich
Our deepest sympathies and condolences
Liz & Bryan Stuckless
Kenn, Tammy, Colton & Ella, and Hines families,
So sorry to hear of this very sad news. Sending you all our deepest condolences during this difficult time. You are in our hearts and thoughts.
Gary Donaldson
Nancy and family, Irene and I are so saddened by Alan’s passing. At one point my two brothers and I all worked for him. He taught me so much about bricklaying and construction. He was more like a big brother to me. He was the best bricklayer I have ever known . As with his brother’s passing I feel like I lost a brother.
Michelle Hirtzel
Cindy and family
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Alan. I remember him as a strong, quiet man who loved his family more than anything.
Judy Kyle
Nancy and Family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Husband, Dad and Grandad.
Ian Jean
Kenn, Glenn, Cindy and Nancy. Very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Thinking of you all, your families and also many good memories. May you find strength in each other at this difficult time.
Ian and Kari Jean
Darren Boyle
Nancy, Cyndy, Kenn & Glenn & families
Our most warm condolences on this tremendous loss.
Darren, Denise, Kayleigh & Sean Boyle
Cindy Shaddock
Nancy, Cindy and Steve, Glenn and Sarah, Kenn and Tammy and families,
Our family is sending thoughts and prayers to comfort you at this time. Our deepest condolences.
The Shaddock Family
Ron O’Brien
Our deepest condolences on Alan’s passing. I have many fond memories over the years that I will cherish. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ron O’Brien & family
Steve Johns
Nancy and family
Thinking of you at this time, it’s not easy.
Enjoyed our time together as friends and working with Al and yourself.
Always remember the good times you all had together as family.
Take care.
Jeanette, Kevin, Stacy & Jarrett
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mary Ellen Finlayson
Kenn, Tammy, Colton and Ella
The Hine Families,
It was such a shock to hear about your dad and grandpa. Cherish all the memories….
Mary Ellen, Mark, Jack and Sam
Phyllis Irene Mathers
Nancy & Family – So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Too bad that we lost contact with each other over the past few years.
Glenn & Laura Stire
Nancy, Cindy, Glenn, Kenn and families
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Matt Godbolt
Deepest Condolences to the entire family. A lot of great memories from Mary St.
Jim Chapman
Nancy;
Cindy, Glenn, Kenn, and Families;
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss !! My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Kathleen Baird
My condolences
Kathleen Baird
Anmarie Hoffman
Our deep & ‘heartfelt’ Sympathies, Nancy, Cindy, Glenn, Kenn & Families. Al will be so truly missed by all who knew him……Sending loving Hugs to you all 🦋 Anmarie & David
Amy & Don Penninga
Nancy, Cindy, Glenn, and Kenn,
We are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our sincere Condolences to you all.
Amy (Johns) & Don Penninga
Jason McBride
I’m sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was a good man and will surely be missed.
Thinking of all his family and friends during this difficult time.
Sharon Dalton
Nancy, Cindy, Glenn, and Kenn I am so sorry to learn of Alan’s passing. I have good memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . Sharon Dalton
Daryl & Carol Ann Keys
Dear Nancy and Family –
We have fond memories of Al and you in your Exeter days. We wish to extend our condolences to all the family. Al was an intelligent and interesting man. We have much to be thankful for in remembering his life. May God Bless and Keep You and cause His face to shine upon you.
Jody Hodgert
So sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
Heather & Derrick Becker & family
Kenn, Tammy, Colton & Ella and family:
So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dad, father in law, Grandad, husband & friend.
“When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know” – Unknown
Heather, Derrick, Sheldon & Colbie Becker
Bryan & Cate Denomme
We are thinking of you all during this time. Cherish your memories.
Steve & Tracy Farquhar
Sending our deepest condolences and love to the whole family.
Nancy Saddler
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa MacInnis
Thinking of the Hines family, during this time. Biggest hugs from Lisa, Dale, and Carly
Steve & Kerri-Lynn Schepers
Nancy, Cindy, Kenn, Glenn & Family,
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Aaron Soudant
Nancy, Cindy, Kenn, and Glenn. Our sincere condolences to you and your families. Al was a great guy. I have many great memories hanging out at the Hines household and always enjoyed a good debate with Al not to mention always getting a few good tips and lessons on how to do things. Thinking of you all.
The Soudants
Art Hunking
Nancy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Rob & Tara Russell
Mrs Hines, Cindy, Kenn and Glen and families
We’re sorry to read this, you guys were great neighbours during our elementary school years. Please accept our sincere condolences at this time….. take care of each other
Rob & Tara
Al and Julie Rollings
Steve, Cindy, Ally, and Evan,
Sorry to hear of your Dad/Granddad’s passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to the Hine’s family.
May his memories warm your hearts during this difficult time.
Al, Julie, and family.
Dave and Karin Roger
Nancy and Family — Sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. Well remember you folks when we were neighbours. Dave and Karin Roger.
Joyce Morgan
So sorry to hear this Nancy and family. My deepest sympathy to you all.