OBIT: Dr. Alan Mann was 87
A memorial service was held on October 21 for Dr. Alan
Mann, who captained the McGill football team in 1946 and
passed away on October 16, 2011 at his home in Town of Mount Royal,
Que. He was 87.
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Born in 1924 at Halifax, Dr. Mann spent his early childhood in Nova Scotia before moving to Montreal, where he lived the rest of his life. His high school years were spent at Huntingdon Academy, where many lasting friendships were made and his love of football was born. He then began what would become a lifelong association with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Dr. Mann was a student at McGill when he joined the Royal Canadian
Navy to serve in the Second World War as a sub-lieutenant. After
the war, he returned to McGill and enrolled in the faculty of
medicine. He played football for the McGill Redmen and was named
team captain in 1946. He continued to support the team throughout
his life, serving as president of Friends of McGill Football for
many years. He was a regular in the stands until last year,
cheering on the Redmen every fall.
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He graduated from medical school in 1949, and went on to specialize in psychiatry. He held numerous positions within the medical community over the years, including professor of psychiatry and associate dean of medicine at McGill.
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Dr. Mann enjoyed a long and distinguished career at the Montreal General Hospital and was appointed psychiatrist-in-chief in 1971, a position he held until 1990. After more than four decades at the Montreal General, he continued to see patients in private practice for another 20 years.
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A keen tennis player, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the Montreal Expos, starting with the first game played at Jarry Park, and later as a season ticket holder.
Dr. Mann was a lover of books and music. He was noble in the art of
friendship, and a thoughtful and faithful correspondent. He was a
gifted doctor, a witty and delightful conversationalist, and a wise
advisor. He shared his wit and wisdom both personally and
professionally, and was generous with his time for patients,
colleagues, friends and family.
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He is survived by his wife Mary Evelyn (Coffey) Mann, their children Debra (Bill Rodgers), Mary Ann, and Robert; grandchildren James and Lyndsay Mann, Terilyn Rodgers, Nathan and Julia Rogers. He was predeceased by his son Alan John Mann (Tim), and grandchildren Mary Alanna Rogers and Silas Rogers.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, 1650 Cedar Ave, Room E6-129, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4 at:Ìý or to a charity of the donor's choice.