Obituary of Dr. Alistair Slowey
Passed away on Friday August 2,2024 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Dr. Patricia Slowey (nee Mackinnon) to whom he was married for 57 years, He had two daughters, Jacqueline Gagnon (Robert) of Stittsville, Ontario and Kathleen (Terry) of Greenbush, Ontario, and 3 grandchildren; Emily, Nicholas (Nick), and Sarah. He was the second of 6 siblings; Dear brother of the late Frank Slowey (Alison), Irene Hepburn (Ian) of Seattle, Washington, the late Jim Slowey (Carol) of Texas, Kevin Slowey (June) of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and Margaret Livingstone (the late Dave) of New Zealand. He is predeceased by his parents Francis and Margaret Slowey (nee More). Dr. Slowey will also be missed by his dear canine companion Minka.
He was the Head Boy and sports champion at his high school. He was a keen football (soccer) supporter, having played throughout his school years and for the University of Aberdeen team in his undergraduate years.
He and Dr. Pat graduated from the faculty of medicine at Aberdeen University, Scotland in 1968, worked in surgery in Inverness and in General medicine and Emergency in Whiston near Liverpool, England before coming to Brockville in September 1969. They were in General practice together until he retired in 2011. He loved his work both as a GP and a coroner for the Province of Ontario,
He loved the bagpipes and became the pipe major of The City of Brockville Pipe band for many years. He and Dr. Pat loved to travel to many interesting destinations both in Canada and abroad. His 2 favourite places were Los Tules, in Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico where the whole family and some friends joined them over many years, at their Timeshare which they owned from 1981 and the Lake Placid Club Lodges, Lake Placid, in northern New York State, known fondly as “The Placid “by the younger family members. They also enjoyed cruising and taking trips to many very interesting places. Alistair was an avid reader, known to read, and absorb, a book in a single day. His abilities were many, but he had no interest or abilities in cooking or drawing, though he appreciated other’s accomplishments in those fields.
The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Gerry Ashe, the nursing staff, volunteers and other staff on the Palliative Care Unit of Brockville General Hospital and the staff at Barclay Funeral Home. They all went above and beyond in their care, kindness and support both to Alistair and the whole family throughout his terminal illness.
As per Dr. Slowey’s wishes, a private Family Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BDHF – Palliative Care would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl St., E., Brockville. Messages of condolence may be made online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com.
