Cleroux, Allan Merrill (1934-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 17 p.28

Birth date: 1934 Jun 26

text of obituary:

ALLAN MERRILL CLEROUX

Allan Merrill Cleroux of Vauxhall, Alta. passed away suddenly Jan. 11 of a heart attack. He was born June 26, 1934 to Oscar and Sarah Cleroux in Carleton Place, Ont. He worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia in various places in Ontario. On Oct. 1, 1955, he married Ruby Runtz of Arnprior, Ont. He was baptized at McPhail Memorial Baptist Church in Ottawa in 1964. In 1977 they moved to Vauxhall, where he served 12 years as manager at the Scotia bank. He retired in 1989. He served in various capacities in the community: on town council, Vauxhall's Businessmen's Association and Vauxhall Performing Arts. He coached hockey and softball, curled and participated in many other sports. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid hunter and restored several antique vehicles. He was a member of Vauxhall MB Church for 22 years, serving as youth leader, church treasurer, deacon and usher and was on various boards and committees; he had just been elected as an elder. He was on the Camp Evergreen Board and served a lengthy term during retirement as interim executive director of the camp. He enjoyed travelling and camping. For 2 winters, he and Ruby served with Roving Volunteers in Christ's Service in California and Texas. He is remembered for his uncanny wit, patience, helpfulness, quiet good nature and bonecrushing hugs. He was ever ready to play with, babysit, instruct, roughhouse with or tease his grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 brothers, he is mourned by Ruby; children Donna Chaloux of Gravenhourst, Ont., Paula Epp of Vauxhall, Sarah Dufton of Kitchener, Ont. and Greg of Toronto; 7 grandchildren and 2 brothers. The funeral was Jan. 14 in Vauxhall MB Church, with Bill Glasspell ministering.