Condolence: My condolences to the entire Sands family. My friendship with Alan grew out of both our shared love of sports cars and his passion for good humour. I will remember him most fondly from our BEMC motor club days. His incredible sense of humour and banjo playing days will forever remain as fond memories.
Beverly

Condolence: Dear Marlies and Family
My Dad informed me yesterday of Alan's passing. Dad isn't on the internet much these days, but he and Mom will always remember the good times and good rides you had together. I was happy to be able to meet him as well. Our love and prayers for you all. Dad and I will attend Alan's celebration of life. Please call me at 905-895-8733 when you have time.

Condolence: My Mom and I are so sad to hear of Al's passing but we are comforted to know that he passed at "the Farm" His obituary is very nice but why is there no mention of his 3 wonderful daughters?? His 3 wives. And a mention to Marlise - Who stood by him and enjoyed him for who he was?? This Man was larger than life . So many good memories. Love to those that keep him their heart!

Condolence: Marlies and Family,
It’s hard to know what to say at a time like this and I cannot know how you feel. I did not know Alan very well, but I do know that he was someone who lived his life the best he knew how to and that he touched each person who crossed his path in a very unique way, leaving them with special memories of their own.
My wish for you and your family is that your memories will give you strength in this difficult time and will hold you up in the days to come.
My thoughts are with you.

Condolence: Dear Marlies and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. It's over 50 years since we first met Alan, and he was larger than life then, and remained so always. The world will be a duller place without him.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Dave & Pauline Smith.

Condolence: Dear Family,

My name is David Sands and your father is the son of my Uncle Norman. My father Harold was Norman's younger brother. The last time I saw Alan was at my sister Pat's funeral.

I remember reading about Alan in a Toronto Star article, which mentioned his love of cars, and his efforts to acquire antique vehicles.

I was a former high school history and social science teacher. Through research, I found very interesting information about Uncle Norman. He was a very impressive person, which makes me see that Alan was also very impressive in his own way.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Alan. My phone number is 905-823-4749, and my email address is dsands@sympatico.ca. Please kindly contact me at your convenience.

David Sands

Condolence: Dear marlies, deepest sympathy to you and your family we will miss Allan on the car club outings.

Condolence: Dear Marlies,
We will be missing our dear friend with whom we shared some great adventures and fun times.
Alan had a great sense of humour and a great story teller. His absence will be felt deeply by all of us who had the fortune of his friendship.
He handled his illness with perseverance,courage and his great sense of humour.
Our thought are with you and your family.
Love

Dorien & Anne

Condolence: Dear Marlies and family
Alan will be missed by so many and we will remember him always with great fondness. Our hearts go out to you at this time of loss. We smile when we see both of you in our minds and Alan's zest for life will be forever carried on through you. Kindest thoughts, Don and Trudy

Condolence: Dear Marlies .. we were quite surprised to hear of Alan’s passing. He was a wonderful man full of love and warmth. With his booming voice and infectious laughter, we knew Alan was close by! We shall miss his sense of humour, his stories and his enthusiasm.
Marlies, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless.
Mary and Jean-Louis