Robert Allan SuttonApril 23, 1936 – March 3, 2017It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Allan Sutton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother and friend. Allan passed away peacefully at the Nokomis Health Centre after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on March 3, 2017 with his family at his side. Allan was predeceased by his parents Bob and Doris Sutton, brother Stewart, son-in-law Ken Miller and parents- in-law Alex and Martha Froats. Allan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Loretta, and his children Brent (Pat) Sutton, Carrie (George) Flotre, Laurie (Kevin) Louis and Colleen (Craig) Mortenson. He will also be greatly missed by his 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren: Geoff, Brendan (Cara), Genna (Blaine and Bennett), Daron (Amanda and Hudson), Jayla, Jory (Eden), Emily, Breanna and Jodi (Merit). He also will be greatly missed by his sister Marion (Victor) Derkach as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Allan was born on the family farm north of Semans, Saskatchewan on April 23, 1936, the eldest of his three siblings. Allan attended school in Wakefield and Semans, and he later found the love of his life. He married Loretta Froats on October 2, 1957 and moved to Regina where he worked for CN Rail. Shortly after, Allan and Loretta moved back to his family farm 12 miles north of Semans where they raised their four children. He retired from farming in 1994 and resided in Govan to be closer to his grandchildren. Allan loved life - he enjoyed travelling across the world, from kissing the Blarney stone in Ireland to walking the Great Wall of China. He loved going on road trips with Loretta in the "blue van," going to church, reading history books and listening to old country music. Allan would initiate a conversation with anyone; he loved telling stories as well as the odd joke. He was a strong community-minded person and always supported the communities around him. He always had time for a chat and a wave. Known for his generosity, kindness and humour, Allan was a friend and an inspiration to many. Most of all, Allan loved his family. He was the rock to his family and would do anything for the people he loved. He enjoyed hosting family gatherings, no matter the occasion. Allan was very involved in his grandchildren's lives: he watched them partake in various sports and never missed a game, and he certainly was their number #1 fan. Allan was a one of a kind man and he truly was special. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Nokomis Health Centre for caring for Allan and welcoming the family into their home. A memorial service to celebrate and honour his life will be held at Govan Community Centre at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The burial will take place following the service at Semans Cemetery. A luncheon to follow at Govan Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Allan's memory to be made to the Nokomis Health Centre - Resident Trust. Hansen's Funeral Home, Strasbourg in care of arrangements.