DOUGLAS (ALLAN) MOTT

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DOUGLAS (ALLAN) MOTT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas “Allan” Mott with family by his side, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on June 12, 2024, at the age of 60.

Allan was born in Brandon on October 4, 1963, to Joyce and Doug Mott. After starting school in Brandon, Allan moved to Winnipeg with his mom and brother Don. Allan returned to Brandon to complete his grade twelve while working at Fred’s Dry Cleaners, the family business.

The two boys enjoyed going to Minnedosa Lake in the summers to spend time with their grandparents Fred and May Mott. Allan also enjoyed swimming and playing hockey at the local centres in Winnipeg.

Allan worked at various restaurants in Winnipeg, working his way into the kitchen where his love of cooking began. He would help out at the dry cleaner’s during the summer and eventually took over the business when his dad passed away in 1984.

Allan took an evening class at Assiniboine Community College to get his fourth class power engineering certificate. While running the dry cleaners, he would also pick up shifts as a casual power engineer at the Assiniboine Community College East End campus. This proved to be his true calling. He continued to take courses and write exams to acquire his third class power engineering certificate. He worked briefly as a boiler inspector before taking a position at the Assiniboine Community College North Hill campus.

Allan loved cars, especially classic hot rods and always Dodge. He was very mechanical and could fix almost anything which came in handy with his car collection. He started drag racing with his Sebring Satellite at Gimli. He then got a Dodge Dart which he raced there as well. He realized his true dream when he purchased another Dodge Dart which was a true drag racing car. He raced that car at Gimli, Neepawa and Rivers. He managed to win many trophies and some cash payouts over the years.

Allan loved to spend time with his best bud Mathew. They enjoyed fishing, boating, Ski-Dooing and working on cars together. Allan also loved going to watch Mathew play soccer and football throughout the years. He was a true fan and we still have the Westman Wolverines football sticker on our fridge.

The family was privileged to travel to a number of places together including a few trips to Mexico and a special vacation to Disney World.

Allan is survived by his wife of 35 years Lois, his son Mathew (Adelina), his mother Joyce, and his brother Don.

A celebration of Allan’s life will be held at the Victoria Inn Grand Salon A, 3550 Victoria Ave, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

Donations in memory of Allan can be sent to Paws Crossed Animal Shelter pawscrossed.mb@gmail.com or contact Michelle at 204-922-1994.

Condolences: brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Jul 27, 2024, Jul 27, 2024