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.
28 Responses
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
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.
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
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)
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)
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
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.
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
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
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