SILVER, Robert Leslie "Alfred"

Alf Silver was renowned for never missing a deadline and he met his final one at noon, Saturday, December 14, 2019 in the farmhouse home in Ardoise, that he loved and shared with his best beloved wife, Jane Buss. Born in Brandon, Man. on March 13, 1951, he grew up deeply rooted on rich prairie soil before his wanderlust propelled him across the country, to explore every rollicking adventure, spin yarns and bring these stories to life in a tapestry of engrossing historical novels, before settling in Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his parents, Margarita and Gerald Silver, he leaves behind his cherished brothers, Kevin (Jane Homan), Stratford, Ont. and Mark (Julie Cammisa), Maple, Ont. and his sister, Joan Silver, Vancouver, B.C. as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews, all of whom he touched in some way. A longtime friend to many, Bob’s quick wit and quirky sense of humour will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. First published by Avon in 1980 with Good Time Charley’s Back in Town Again, Alf has been at times a playwright, an actor and a songwriter. He is the author of 15 novels and more than 40 scripts produced onstage and on CBC radio, most notably, the mystery series, Clean Sweep. A founding member of the Manitoba Association of Playwrights and the inaugural Playwright in Residence for the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Alfred is acclaimed for his compelling historical novels, including the powerful re-telling of the settlement of the Canadian West, The Red River Trilogy. His novel Acadia won the Thomas Head Raddall Atlantic Fiction Prize; Place Out of Time, the Manitoba Historical Society Margaret McWilliams Award and The Boy Kelsey was honoured with an Our Choice Award by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. In keeping with Alf ’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Donations in his memory can be made to the Manitoba Association of Playwrights or to a charity of choice.