Alan Ryan Macumber

Alan Ryan Macumber It is with heavy hearts that the Macumber family share the loss of their beloved, Alan Ryan Macumber, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on June 11, 2024. Alan passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Alan was born on November 3, 1952, with a guitar in his hands and music in his blood, descending from a long line of gifted musicians and singers, including his Dad. From the time he was 13 years old when he joined his first band, Alan pursued his musical career, first starting out with two of his favourite bands, Killer Egg and Luther Lee. He remained lifelong friends with his bandmates. He was a remarkable and respected musician and singer, playing on the Tommy Hunter Show and touring and appearing with Rita MacNeil on the Rita and Friends TV show. He played with many well known local musicians including Lenny Gallant and Frank MacKay and played at venues all over the world, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. In his later career he played at Neptune Theatre doing several musicals. He touched so many people with his gift. And although his musical talents were renowned, Alan was also known for his kindness, his sense of humour, his hard work ethic and love of family. It was a rare thing to see him angry or upset with anyone. Never a man of many words he showed it in so many other ways. He made so many lifelong friends which was evidenced by those who came to see him during his illness. Alan was predeceased by his parents, Leland and Shirley (Deveau) Macumber and two sisters in infancy. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Deborah (Gariepy) Macumber, sons, Joshua Macumber (Alberta) and Adam Macumber (Dartmouth), daughter, Lindsay Jones (Brian), Dartmouth, and the joys of his life, his grandsons, Levi and Casey and fur baby, Ruby. He is also survived by his siblings, Lynn Ruiter, Susan Macumber, Crystal Lake (Darrell), Byron Macumber (Donna), Todd Macumber and Roddy Macumber, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the amazing staff and doctors of Unit 7A, Palliative Care, Victoria General Hospital for the wonderful care given to Alan during his illness. You are all earthly angels. The family would also like to thank Alan’s very special friend, Dr. Saravana Muthu for giving Alan such beautiful and wonderful memories to carry with him on his journey, as well as his extended “Scotch family”. You all held a special place in his life. Please raise a glass in his memory. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service at Alan’s request. Donations in memory of Alan may be made to VG Site, 7A, Palliative Medicine. In remembering him, please raise your voice and sing your favourite song. Alan will be playing and singing with you. And as he said: “I’ll see you on the other side”.

Alan Ryan Macumber

November 3, 1952 - June 11, 2024