Wilmot "Alan" Main

MAIN, Wilmot "ALAN", 64 years. Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Alan passed away at Grand View Manor on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Born in Charlottetown, PEI to Wilmot "Bill" and June Marie (Caldwell) Main on June 24, 1961. Alan lived an active lifestyle with his siblings as they moved for his father’s work and was a gifted athlete in all sports. Alan met Brenda Lynn Allen during Frosh Week at the University of Waterloo, and that "cute couple" were married for 44 years. Alan earned a BSc in Kinesiology, ran a successful small roofing partnership, then became the stay-at-home parent to Edward "Eddie" (Jenn) and Alice. Alan is also survived by his mother; siblings, Charles "Chuck" (Paula), Donald (Anna), Bradley Gale (Sherri Lonar), Andrew (Lori), and Leona Main (Steve Banks); brother-in-law, Robert Allen, many nieces and nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, and by in-laws, Kenneth and Violet Allen.

Alan and Brenda built a home in Hanover, ON using reclaimed materials. As the kids entered school, Alan resumed paid employment, first as a Sexton at St. Mary’s Walkerville, then Parts Manager, and finally to various positions with The Home Depot in Oakville, Burlington, and New Minas. Alan played hockey, ran, golfed and bicycled throughout his life, and was always strong and in motion. The family moved to Kentville in 2010, and it gave Alan great joy to be home in NS, and near his parents. For his 50th birthday, he and Brenda bicycle camped Tip to Tip in PEI. It was devastating to everyone when Alan was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease in 2018 at age 57. With the courage and openness that had characterized his life, Alan spoke freely about his diagnosis, which gave his family and community the opportunity to support him. His lifetime blood donations stopped at 128 due to the medication. He ran the Bluenose every year until 2024, raising money for the Alzheimer Society of NS. He had planned to do an Ironman triathlon after he retired – instead he did Try-a-Tri’s with Roby with the accommodation of Brenda directing him in the transition zones. He was known for the quality of his hugs. He loved children and dogs and would often slip cash to colleagues who were having a hard time. Alan’s respite workers were hired for their ability to bike 60-80 km or run for 20 km, and they adapted their support as his progressive degenerative disease progressed. Many thanks to Heather, Tineke, Mel & the boys, Sonia, Angela, Cate, Gerri & Mike, Judy, and Roxanne – you all brightened his days, and made it possible for Brenda to care for him at home as long as possible.

Many thanks also to the VON Day Program in Berwick, and Kings Point to Point Transit for driving him there. The staff at Grand View Manor were so kind to Alan, teasing him about his Habs gear and his fancy socks, and so caring of the family during his passing.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Contributing to the very end, Alan’s brain has been donated to the Maritime Tissue Bank. Visitation at White Family Funeral Home on Monday, June 8th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Funeral service at St. James Anglican Church in Kentville at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, followed by a reception to share memories of Alan. Burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Centre Rawdon, at a later date. If you wish to honour Alan, please walk through the world with your own version of his kindness, give hugs like you mean it, consider a donation to the charities mentioned, or quietly slip some money to someone when it could really help them. And when your life frustrates you, remember Brenda’s mantra: "You’re doing your best. I’m doing my best. We are doing our best together." Or as delivered by Alan (when nearly non-verbal) to Brenda on the verge of a melt-down: "Best!?!"