​Frank Alton of Lucknow was well-loved member of the community, with great sense of humour

Frank Allan Alton of Lucknow died April 18, 2026, in Kitchener, at the age of 91.

Dear husband of Loreen Alton for 65 wonderful years.

Frank was a well-loved member of the community and all who knew him, and was known for his sense of humour. He was a committed member of Trinity United Church all his life and lived his faith deeply through the many people he cared for. He was a man of integrity, and countless people were blessed to view him as a “second father” or “respected leader.”

He was a farmer, school bus driver, machine shop worker, and mail deliveryman, reflecting an uncanny ability to adapt to the evolving challenges of life. This care and resilience were no better demonstrated than by the way he supported his family through the loss of his two sons, Kevin and Jamie. Frank rose to the trials and joys of raising three boys (two with hemophilia), with a liking for fast cars and youthful thrills.

Frank’s care for his family extended across generations as he dove deep into a genealogical study of the Alton family tree. This led to a large, well-research family tree book and a huge Alton family reunion hosted by many in the Lucknow-Dungannon community where more than 400 people came from across Canada and beyond. 

He loved games and sports. His house was filled with jigsaw puzzles and raucous rounds of cards.

Frank was always showing up for people and community, including the Lucknow Horticultural Society, Lucknow Agricultural Society, Lucknow Fall Fair, and Miss Lucknow pageants.

His steadfastness and caring presence will always be cherished by his son, Gord and Valerie Alton; his daughter-in-law, Michelle Alton, and her mother, Veronica Gordon; and his grandchildren, Derek, David (Aashay Dalvi), and Emily (Brian Lococo).

He is welcomed home by his two sons; his brother, Arnold; and his parents, Walter and Lillian.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 3 p.m., at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow.

There will be a reception after the service at the Lucknow Arena.

Memorial donations to Trinity United Church, Lucknow United Church, Nine Mile Villa Inc. (Residents' Entertainment Fund) or the Nithview Home for Retirement Living, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Portrait and memorial on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.