McAULEY, Alban (Al) Francis
Born in Douglastown, Quebec on January 6, 1940, Died peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital February 9, 2009 surrounded by his family. Alban is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Phyllis, his son, Richard (Melanie); and daughter, Jodie. Alban leaves behind the grandchildren that gave him great joy, kept a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye: Ashlee, Aaron, Ryan and Carly. He also leaves behind his sister, Edna; Brother, Eric (Eileen); and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all those he touched.
A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER, 785 Burnside Road West (corner of McKenzie), Victoria, BC on Monday, February 16th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flower we ask that donations be made to the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society, 272-7000 Minorw Blvd., Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5 in Alban’s memory.
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Norma & Ivan McKoy
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Alan, Linda and Bill Quin Phyllis, Jodie, Rich and Families,
Was so sad to hear of Alban’s passing away. Have been thinking of you every day, Phyllis, and remembering our last visit. Al waiting so patiently while you and I gabbed away, catching up on news of the kids.Such a good, gentle man. Gone too soon.
Our love and thoughts are with you all.
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Austin McKoy & Lisette Blais Dear Phyllis, Edna and all your families
It is with saddness that we learned of Alban’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this hardship. May God take good care of him and of you all, Austin & Lisette
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Dean and Kathy Burrows Dear Phyllis
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. We are thinking of you in this difficult time.
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Eileen Mckoy & Archie Mckoy Dear Phyllis My heart breaks over your great lost, we all know it,s
so hard to lose someone so special , but one day we will all be
together again. All my love eileen R.I.P Alban
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Dave and Lois Kissinger Dear Phyllis and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Al’s passing away. What a kind and friendly man. We will miss running into him when walking Ruby around the neighbourhood. He always had a wave and a big, friendly smile.
Dave and Lois Kissinger
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Debbie & Darrell Ridley Phyllis & family;
It is with greatest sadness when we received the news about Alban. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Hugs and kisses to you Phyllis…. .Love Deb & Darrell Ridley
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Richard P Carson Hi Rich & Family . My humble condolences from my family and all your friends at Q.H.M . Our support is with you during this tragic time .
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Susan Rhodes and Mel Moffat Alban Francis McAuley, how grateful I am to have known him and to have been his assistant for so many years. His capacity to love his family, create and maintain deep friendships and be the embodiment of a devilish sense of humour made him one of the most unforgettable people I have ever known. He was a humble man who blushed if you hugged him, not even realizing how enormously huggable he was. He was an incredibly decent man and we mourn his passing but will forever be grateful for his time with us. Phyllis and family, thank you for sharing him. Please know we share your sorrow.
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Laurel Williams Dear Phyllis and family,
My heart breaks to hear about the loss of such a wonderful person. Alban was such a kind soul and he always had a twinkle in his eye. He was so proud of his family and cherished the time he spent with each of you. He will now be leading your family from heaven. I’m sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Laurel
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(Mrs.) Archie Harwood The Executive and Members of the British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association, Victoria Branch,would like to express their sympathy to Phyllis and the family on the loss of Al.
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Lynneve Stewart My thoughts are with you at the loss of a loving husband & father -Al & I had a wonderful telephone chat last October about his early days in Montreal when he was 15 years old & had just arrived in “the big City”. When I mentioned that my daughter & I were visiting Montreal for the first time the following week,he was very enthusiastic and shared some wonderful memories with me -LynneveStewart
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KIm Dumas Aunt Phyllis, Richard, Jodie and family
I was very sad to hear of Uncle Alban’s passing. My love and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
All my love
Kim
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Patricia Briand It is with great,sadness,when I received,the news,from my brother,Danny Briand,whom was very close with Alban,,for many years,,My greatest sympathy,to Phyllis,and family,,
May he rest in peace,with the Lord! Patricia Briand,
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Margaret Chamberlain To Phyllis and all Al’s family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all on your great loss.
Al was a wonderful collegue of my husband Geoff and I know he will be greatly missed by you all. Al was always cheerful and a pleasure to be with. May you all be given the strength to carry on in Al’s memory.
Sincerely. Margaret, Julie, Rob, Greg, Jacob, Josie & Richard Chamberlain
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Bill Poole & Family Dear Phyllis, to you and your family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Alban. He was a good man who made you feel great in his presence. I have superb memories of the times we were together, especially at sea. These happy times will be with me til it’s my time. Bill
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Archie and Norma Gaul our deepest sympathy to the family of Alban Mcauley
Archie & Norma Gaul
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Evelyn Dowman Al always took extra time to make me feel I was his only client. He talked a great deal about his family…especially his grandchildren.
We enjoyed catching up whenever we saw each other at the golf course.
I was fortunate to have known him, and extend my deepest sympathies at this very sad time in your lives.Evelyn Dowman
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Dawn Ainsworth Dear Phyllis and family
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Al. I never met Al in person but did talk to him on the phone when he wanted me to pass a message onto Phyllis when she was at work. Al always spoke so softly and was a gentle soul who just from the few things that he would say you knew that he loved all of you to the end of the earth and back. Know that he will always be with you in your hearts.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dawn Ainsworth
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Dawn Ainsworth Dear Phyllis and Family
I ‘m sorry to have heard of the passing of Al. I never met him in person but always talked to him on the phone when he had a message to pass onto Phyllis when she was at work. Al always was so soft spoken and was a gentle soul who loved all of you to the end of the earth and back.
I know that you will all treasure every moment that you had with him and will always have him in your hearts.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow.
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Greg Smart Hi Rich and Family, Sorry to here of your loss. I just lost my Dad in Oct/08. I know somewhat of what you must be going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember your Dad well, and how I impressed him by fixing the Red Le Mans. He was a good man, and I have good & funny memories of him and us as teenagers.
Take care
Greg Smart
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Lisa Cook Rich, Jodi and Family
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of your father. Yours has always been an open and loving family and it has been a pleasure to call you friends for 30 years. Phyllis you especially are in my thoughts at this time. Your husband was a truly good man who always had a smile at the ready and obvious love for his family.
Lisa Cook
(nee Scanlon)
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Lisa Baumeler Rich, Jodi and family,
I saw the notice in the Times Colonist of the passing of your father. I have fond memories of cooking and eating prawns with your family. in your kitchen, as a teenager, I wanted you to know I’m thinking of you all at this difficult juncture. I hope you cherish the time you had with your father and find peace in all the wonderful memories you have of him.
Lisa Baumeler
(nee Russell-Gauthier)
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Joanne Crewe Mrs. McAuley and family
I was very sorry to read of Al’s passing. I didn’t know that he was ill. My husband Richard and I met Al several years ago, as Dick had an insurance policy with Al. He always kept in touch with Dick over the years.
When Dick passed away July 31/07. Al processed the papers right away, he was very helpful to me. I know if Dick were still here, he would have been sadden by Al’s passing too.
Al was a very nice and kind man, and very well thought of by all that knew him.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.Joanne Crewe
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Ross & Doreen McKee Alban was a great asset to Sun Life. He took care in handling our financial needs. He cannot be replaced. We enjoyed the occasional golf game over the years. We will miss him. Condolences to all the McAuley family.
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orian and bernie tapp Dear Phyllis and all your family we were so sorry to hear of Albans passing we remember all the fun we had at your house on our trip out West . our deepest sympathy to all
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Maxine (Slevin), Sylvain & Brandon Jones It was with great sadness when we heard of Alban’s passing.
We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.
We met Alban 8-9 years ago and he was such a wonderful person; he was always so kind; and Alban always remembered that Brandon’s birthday was the same day as his.
Alban will always remain within our hearts. May God give you strength during this sad time.
If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please call us at any time.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love
Maxine, Sylvain & Brandon
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Russell Hennessey Remembering the good times at Oak Bay Ice Arena many years ago.
We pray for his eternal rest with God, and his remaining family we knew; Phyllis, Richard & Jodie.God be with You
Gail & Russell & Keith Hennessey
Dear Phyllis: Your cousin told me about your great loss. Ivan remembers your husband quite well.
Our deepest sympathy is with you & yours at this sad time.
Norma & Ivan McKoy