New Glasgow - Alan Richard Fleming, New Glasgow, passed away in the Aberdeen Hospital on June 22, 2014. Born on March 2, 1936, he was the son of the late George and Alice (Fraser) Fleming. Alan was a loving husband and proud father, survived by his wife, Mary (Whitman) Fleming; daughter, Catherine; son, Bruce; as well as brother-in-law, George Whitman, London; nieces: Susan (Mick) Williams; Janet Whitman; Barbara (Scott) Elliott, all of Halifax. He was predeceased by his nephew, Peter Whitman. Alan attended schools in New Glasgow and graduated with his LLB from Dalhousie University in 1962. After moving to New Glasgow, he worked for Scott Paper. Alan’s service to his community over the years was exemplary. He was President of the New Glasgow Music Festival, the Gyro Club, Children’s Aid Society, Pictou County Council of Churches, United Way, Pictou County Minor Hockey Association and New Glasgow Riverfront Association. Upon his retirement, he found true enjoyment as Volunteer Victim Assistance Co-ordinator for the Stellarton Detachment of the RCMP which he did for several years. Recently he became a member of the Town of New Glasgow Heritage Committee. Alan was a life-long member of Trinity United Church and over the years served in many different capacities. Presently, he was a member of the Pictou Presbytery for the United Church of Canada. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday, June 24, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, June 25, in Trinity United Church, with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in his memory to the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care, the S.P.C.A. or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca