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MOLYNEUX: Alfred “Allie” Gordon 1931 - 2006 Alfred “Allie” Gordon Molyneux was born September 28, 1931 at the family home in Nacmine, and passed away August 29, 2006 at the Drumheller Hospital due to heart complications. Allie would have celebrated his 75th birthday on September 28. Allie lived in Nacmine all his life, working in the Red Deer Valley Mine until it closed in the early 1950’s, and then worked in the Alexander and Whitehouse hotels as a bartender. He then worked for the provincial government in Drumheller as a building superintendent until his retirement in 1990. Allie’s lifelong passion was baseball at all levels, and was a well-known pitcher throughout Alberta, throwing a perfect game in 1957. He was especially proud of his career with the Rosedale Midways, who won the provincial title eight years running. Watching the Toronto Blue Jays on T.V. he often said, “I should warm up my arm and go down and give them a hand.” He was very proud of his flower and vegetable garden and his lawn and home were his pride and joy. The famous Molyneux Christmas light display was an annual treat which drew onlookers every year past the family home in Nacmine. Allie suffered heart problems in the early 1990’s and subsequently became very involved with fundraising efforts for the Drumheller Heart to Heart Society. Funds raised stayed locally to benefit the Cardiac Rehab Unit. He is survived by his wife Frances of 55 years; children Rick (Dale), Terry (Dale), Jackie, Allie (Pinky), Debbie, Gordon (Sherry), Kim (Randy), Jo-Anne (Frank); 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Allie is also survived by two brothers, Jack (Ruth) and Joe (Rosemary). He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Jack, an infant brother, sister Ethel, and daughter Sandra in 1980, and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brandon. A funeral service will be held at the Knox United Church on Friday, September 1, 2006 at 2:00 PM. with Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart to Heart Society of Drumheller. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.