Alan Salmon ASc,FCPB, PHF
June 21, 1936 - November 24, 2020
Died peacefully November 24th with wife Nancy at his side. He was a devoted Dad to Louise, Beth, Marina, Anita and to Nancy's children Tricia, Wendi, Scott and Jennifer. Loving Grampa to 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Alan will also be missed by his sister Sam and his many friends, colleagues and students. Predeceased by sister Joy.

Alan had a degree in Science and an advanced Teaching Certificate. He was Canada's leading analyst in the area of accounting technology and founded K2E Canada Inc. He taught over 150 seminars per year for many years and chaired the 13 city Accounting Technology Seminar Series for 28 years which will always just be known as the Alan Salmon tour.

He published 18 books on accounting software, wrote for the Bottom Line, Canada's Accounting newspaper for 20 years and served as director and board member for companies, too numerous to mention.

Alan received many awards including a Paul Harris Fellowship, Lions Clubs International Melvin Jones Fellowship, the Canadian Internet award, a life membership in Junior Chamber International, his beloved Jaycees, an honorary fellowship membership in IPBC and membership in the Marquis Who's Who of the World.

He was thrilled in December 2015 to travel to London England to be presented with the prestigious Luca award by Prince Michael as the Canadian who had contributed the most to the Canadian Bookkeeping Profession.
Alan's love of travel is well known, having visited 85 countries and completed nine around the world journeys.

During recent years, Alan has been an inspiration to all with his courage, strength, and determination to carry on with his beloved work and involvement with family and friends in spite of his medical challenges. He will be sorely missed.

Alan requested memorial donations be made to:
Home of Grace Care Centre, orphanage in Kenya www.hogcc.org
Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation, supports children's mental health in Waterloo www.lutherwood.ca
Children's Aid Foundation of Halton, supports children, youth and families in Halton www.cafh.ca

A virtual celebration of Alan's life will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2.00pm ET. To receive an invitation to attend the memorial service please visit www.salmon.ca to enter your name and email address. You can also leave a message for the family.

We ask that all those who had the pleasure of knowing Alan share memories and photos at www.etouch.ca