Timeline of the Editor
Timeline of Alan R. Capon
This timeline highlights significant events and achievements in the life and times of Alan Capon (1932-2014). Scroll down to read more about his years discovering the newspaper industry and his many contributions.
1930s
1936
EDUCATION
Alan attended Rose Hill Primary School. Took an interest in stamp collecting from the local general store.
1932
BIRTH
Alan Roy Capon was born to parents Ivy Frances Felgate and Henry William Capon in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
1940s
1944
EDUCATION
While Alan's father was serving in the Second World War, there were frequent air raids that forced students of Northgate Grammar High School to evacuate and seek shelter.
1948
MAGAZINE
In his teens, Alan published a small journal to share his philatelic pursuits with like-minded people.
1949
NEWSPAPER
Alan finds work at the East Anglian Daily Times in his hometown. He is introduced into the newspaper industry.
1949
NEWSPAPER
Becomes employed at the Ipswich Evening Star in his hometown. Witnesses an aircraft crash and fatality.
1950s
1951
SERVICE
Alan joins the Royal Air Force in England. He serves for three years. Queen Elizabeth ascends the throne during his time stationed.
1953
MARRIAGE
Alan marries Jean Brailsford in his hometown of Ipswich. The couple would have two daughters during their marriage.
1957
IMMIGRATION
With a family of three, Alan would emigrate from England. He departed to New York via Trans World Airlines and crossed the border into Canada.
1960s
1960
ADVERTISING
Becomes employed with the Robert Simpson Company, in the advertising department. Helped form the infamous Christmas Wishbooks in Lindsay.
1963
NEWSPAPER
Alan establishes the Minden Progress with a crew of six other people. The publication was operated out of house until it was sold to Al Grier.
1965
NEWSPAPER
Becomes editor of the Lindsay Daily Post while also doing photography at the John Boyd Studio. He involves himself in organizations such as the Kinsmen Club and CKLY Radio.
1969
BOOK
His Faults Lie Gently: The Incredible Sam Hughes. Alan R. Capon. Published by Floyd W. Hall, Lindsay, Ontario.
1970s
1970
NEWSPAPER
Alan transitions to bureau reporter position at the Peterborough Examiner, then to the Kingston Whig-Standard a year later. He would remain at this publication for 20 years total.
circa 1971
DIVORCE
Alan Roy Capon divorces Jean Brailsford.
1972
NEWSPAPER
Takes a three year hiatus from the Whig to work at the Picton Gazette as an editor and publisher. Remains in this role until it closes under Joe Cembal’s ownership.
1973
BOOK
Stories of Prince Edward County. Alan R. Capon. Published by Mika Publishing, Belleville, Ontario.
1973
BOOK
Historic Lindsay. Alan R. Capon. Published by Mika Publishing, Belleville, Ontario.
1976
BOOK
Prince Edward Treasury. Alan R. Capon. Published by the Picton Gazette, Picton, Ontario.
1977
BOOK
Mascots of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Alan R. Capon. Published by the Picton Gazette, Picton, Ontario.
1979
BOOK
Desperate Venture: Central Ontario Railway. Alan R. Capon. Published by Mika Publishing, Belleville, Ontario.
1980s
1980
MARRIAGE
Alan marries Margaret Haylock in Picton. The couple would author several books together and both worked in the journalism field.
1980
BOOK
A Goodly Heritage. Alan R. Capon. Published by the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Picton, Ontario.
1982
BOOK
Everybody Called Him Harvey. Alan R. Capon. Published by Mika Publishing, Belleville, Ontario.
1983
BOOK
Fifty Years a County Veterinarian. Alan R. Capon. Published by Mika Publishing, Belleville, Ontario.
1989
BOOK
Deseronto: Then and Now. Alan R. Capon, Don Lindsay. Town of Deseronto.
1990s
1994
RETIREMENT
Retires after moving to the Napanee bureau three years earlier. Alan would periodically write columns for the Weekly County News, published by the Belleville Intelligencer.
1993
BOOK
The Stone Church. Alan R. Capon. Published by the Picton United Church, Picton, Ontario.
1998
BOOK
This House of Healing. Alan R. Capon. Published by Prince Edward Memorial Hospital, Picton, Ontario.
2000s
2006
BOOK
Triumphant Journey: The TCS Story. Alan R. Capon. Published by the TCS Group, Trenton, Ontario.
2014
DEATH
Alan Roy Capon passes away at the Prince Edward Memorial Hospital at 82 years old from pneumonia complications. He was surrounded by his family.
2015
BOOK
Senator Billy Fraser: His Life and Times. Alan R. Capon. Published by Eben James II, Quinte Region, Ontario.
