Alan Gordon Raycroft May 9, 1955 - December 22, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Gordon Raycroft on the evening of Sunday December 22, 2013. He fought with great courage and dignity against the insidious disease of malignant melanoma. He leaves behind his devoted wife of thirty years, Lynn (Creighton). Also, his much loved and beautiful daughters, Alicia (Rob) Whyte, and Katelyn (Michael) Julien, and his two sweet granddaughters, Makayla and Alexa. Parents Raymond and Hazel, brother to Linda (Steve) Wardman, and Gary (Debra) Raycroft. Son in law to Wilson Creighton (Hilda Sproule), brother in law to Grant (Debbie) Creighton, Connie (Laurie) Pretty, Brian (Susan) Creighton, also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A thank you to Kathy Fyke from CCAC, and to all of the nurses from Bayshore Home Healthcare for the wonderful care given to Alan at home over the last year and a half. A special thank you to Jenna Button, Alan's regular nurse, who showed great care and respect, and was very much appreciated. Also, a thank you to Dr. McGarry, Dr. Attack, Dr. Bigelow, Dr. Lacey, Dr. Rae, and the 2nd floor staff at the Almonte General Hospital. Alan held a strong belief and deep faith in his creator Jehovah God. His spiritual family meant a great deal to him, especially having loving friends of like faith all sharing in the same hope of a resurrection on a paradise earth. Alan believed deeply in the promises of the bible, and is now resting, awaiting the fulfillment of the hope held out in Revelation 21:3, 4 which states "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: "Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." At Alan's request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. In remembrance, contributions to Pathways Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services of Renfrew County would be appreciated.