Alanna was at peace when she passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Feisty to the end, she brought great courage and an abiding stubbornness to her battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Maradora, her granddaughter Makylan and her son Kyle (Sylvie).

One of Vanier College’s pioneers, Alanna made lasting contributions to the College community. She helped to develop the Creative Arts Department (now called Communications, Media and Studio Arts). A co-founder of the Vanier Day Care, a key architect of the Communications Dept. Gallery (first named in memory of her esteemed colleague Henry Lehmann), she was also a committed union member and an editor of the VCTA Newsletter. She taught us a lot about art and art education. As a member of the Women’s Studies Program, Alanna made presentations in Alternatives for Women and engineered magnificent displays around the College during International Women’s Week. She saw to it that student works were displayed, and that some of these were purchased to become part of the College’s permanent collection. Alanna was a fiercely loyal colleague and friend. May she rest in peace.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a date yet to be determined.

Submitted by Shirley L. Pettifer, friend and colleague.