Date de Décès: 2008-05-12
Date de Parution: 2008-05-13
Source: The Sault Star, ON
RUTLAND, Mr. Albert “Alfie“ - Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Alfie passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa, on Monday, May 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Dawn, loving father of Linda Simon and her husband John. Proud grandfather of Chris Simon (Valerie), and Charlee Simon. Special great grandfather of Mitchell, Sierra, Maxwell, and Adrianna. Dear brother of Mary, May and the late Charlie, Gordon, William and Arthur. Brother in law of Helen and Tony Paim and Rose Rutland. Alfie is survived by his many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Alfie's wishes cremation will take place and no visitation or service will be held. For those who wish memorial donations to the Wawa Humane Society or the Michipicoten Public Library would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the GILMARTIN FUNERAL HOME, Wawa. Alfie came to Wawa along with family and friends from the town of Clearwater, Manitoba, married his love Dawn and had a daughter Linda-Lou. Together Dawn and Alfie enjoyed 57 plus years of marriage. Alfie was known as an all around athlete who excelled at curling, hockey, golf, and baseball. He also spent a lot of time coaching little league baseball, fastball and minor hockey. Alfie worked at Algoma Ore and retired on April 1, 1983. Alfie and Dawn spent many happy years fishing and gardening at their cottage on Loonskin Lake. Alfie was an avid fisherman, hunter, trapper, and passed his passion for the outdoors onto his grandchildren Chris and Charlee. Those who knew him well will remember his “great story telling“. Alfie's family would like to thank Dr. Daniel McBain, Dr. Rudy Gasparelli, Jo, Louise, Lucy and all the staff at LDHC who had some part in caring for Alfie during his final days. To all his family, extended family and friends who called and stopped by to say hello, thank-you. The family would also like to give a special thanks to Dad's coffee buddy Al Hardy for all the afternoon outings and visits. Alfie had a great love for all animals and is now at peace with his beloved Mitzi (Pi) and missed by his big guy Tiggy. 11086660