Obituary of Alan Wilcox

Wilcox, Alan Harvey- 69 of Pembroke, passed away on May 11, 2025, at home. Born in Pembroke NS on August 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Avard and Joan (Horn) Wilcox. As a young man Alan struck out to Ontario, where he started driving tractor trailer. While there he met and married the love of his life Jeanne Wilcox (Allain). Together they moved back to Nova Scotia in 1978. Once back in Nova Scotia, Alan built a home for his family with his own hands. He also worked for Fundy Gypsum Company in Mantua, NS., for almost three decades. While there, he made the discovery of a lifetime when he found a piece of Mastodon tusk. He loved telling the story of finding the tusk to people and really enjoyed his trips to the Museum of Natural History to see it, where it’s still displayed today. After leaving the Gypsum company, he spent many years helping around Leonard's shop. Alan had many hobbies over the years including hunting, fishing and helping anyone who needed it. Most people knew they could show up to his personal Canadian Tire store and he would help any way he could. He was very well liked and respected in his community. He is survived by his son Mitch Wilcox(Jacqui Fenrick), Manor Sask.; daughter Judy Diminutto, Pembroke, NS.; grandchildren, Jayde Fenrick(Nicholas Bookout), Moosejaw Sask.; Presley Wilcox, Manor Sask.; Tegra Sampson(Tyrone), Cheverie, NS.; Marcus Diminutto (Kerry-Lynn), Sackville, NS.; Maria Diminutto-Hamilton(Andrew), Windsor, NS.; Chastity Salter, Pembroke, NS.; Jasmine Salter(Tyler), Windsor, NS.; Dakota Salter(Kayla), Three Mile Plains, NS.; Antonio, Nico and Lucas Diminutto, Pembroke, NS.; 8 great grandchildren and 2 more on the way. Brothers Rusty (Hazel), Walton, NS.; Grant (Helen), Cambridge, NS.; Scott (Janet) Calgary, Alberta; Honorary brother Mitchell Spearing (Janet), Bear River, NS.; Sisters Myrna Lake, Oshawa, Ont. and Janet Spearing, Trenton, Ont.; Diane Allain (Lee), Shawville, Que. as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his wife Jeanne, father Avard Wilcox, Mother Joan Wilcox (Horn), father-in-law Henry Levesque, mother-in-law Germaine Levesque, brother Earl, sister Jesse, brother-in-law Charles Allain and son-in-law Dario Diminutto. Although I may seem far away, We will never truly part, For part of me lives on forever, There within your heart. So remember to have faith, Be courageous and be strong, Think of me with a smile, And when you hear a heartfelt song. As life's beautiful journey continues, May you remember now and then, I will love and protect you always, Until we meet again Donations can be made to the Pembroke Cemetery Fund c/o of Sandie Reesor (902-528-2940). A celebratation of life for Alan and Jeanne will be held on June 14,25 from 11am to 1 p.m.in the New Horizon Ct., Bramber. There will be a Private Family Burial (invitation only) held later that day. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Summerville, N.S. Phone (902-633-2431) or please visit our web site at Allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or leave a private condolence.