Alan Sheren

Alan Sheren of Upper Saranac Lake passed away on March 6th in Lady Lakes, Florida where he was wintering. He was in his 86th year. Alan was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 10, 1928.

After graduating from Franklin K. Lane High School he served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Following his discharge he joined the New York City Police Department, from which he retired in 1975 with the rank of sergeant. Prior to moving to the Adirondacks, Alan was active in the United States Power Squadron; teaching boating safety for over 20 years. During that time Alan and his family frequently vacationed in this area; which resulted in him moving to Upper Saranac Lake upon his retirement. Alan served his community as the Santa Clara Magistrate from 1984 to 2010. Upon his retirement he told an interviewer that his favorite part of being magistrate was presiding at weddings (he performed over 300). Alan was also active in the Upper Saranac Lake Association, being heavily involved in the preservation of the quality of the quality of the water in the lake. Alan and his late wife Molly were both Adirondack 46r's, completing this achievement with a climb of Mount Haystack in 1995. Alan was also a licensed private pilot and enjoyed hiking, fishing and skiing with his family and grandchildren.

"Grandpa Alan" was adored by his grandchildren. Alan was predeceased by four siblings as well as his wife Molly who died in December 2012. He leaves behind a son, Lorne, of New Vernon, NJ and six grandchildren; Piper, JD, Tyler, Meredith, Allison and Matthew.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Adirondack 46rs at PO Box 180, Cadyville, NY 12918 for use in maintaining the trails in the high peaks area that Alan loved so much.

A memorial service will be held on June 28, 2014 with details to follow.