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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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.
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
our deepest sympathy to the family of Alban Mcauley
Archie & Norma Gaul
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