WHITTAKER, Alan Whittaker

He was 77, of Stratford passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on May 11, 2026. Born in Rochdale, England, son of the late Arthur and Barbara (De Vega) Whittaker.

Alan Whittaker is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Sheryl (King). Loving father to Mike (Christine), Megan Partridge (Brian), Melissa Maehle (Alex). Grandfather to Mya, Laura, Calli, Cade and Ava. Brother to Kathleen Watson and brother-in-law to Terry King (Vicky), Dora Quast, George King (Connie), John King (William). Also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families.

Predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Art and Shirley King and brother-in-law Bruce Quast.

Family meant everything to Alan, and he cherished every moment he could spend with those he loved. Whether he was sitting on the porch with Sheryl, vacationing in Nova Scotia, enjoying corn roasts, campfires, and family dinners, or laughing and goofing around with his grandkids in the backyard—those were the times that brought him the most joy. He also had a special place in his heart for his beloved Gizmo pups, loving nothing more than cuddling them and taking such gentle care of them. Alan gave so much of himself as a caregiver to both his and Sheryl’s parents and was always there when you needed him, offering comfort in a warm hug and his familiar words, “Come on now.”

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the compassionate and dedicated staff at Stratford General Hospital for the exceptional care given to Alan in his final days, with special appreciation to Penny and Jodie from the Medicine Unit.

Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Alan’s life in the Reception Centre of the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. Memorial donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation through W.G Young Funeral Home www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com