Albert H Wells (1924-2011)
Albert (Ab) was born in Port Angeles and relocated to Victoria the following weekend. His father Albert Ernest was a member of the Victoria Police Department and was killed in the line of duty in 1927. Young Ab was involved in many sports including baseball, football, ping pong and golf and worked at various small jobs before enlisting. After joining the Army at 18 he was posted to Nova Scotia and finally Lester Field in St. John’s Newfoundland where he was injured by live rounds in training prior to his unit being despatched overseas. After returning to Victoria, Ab married Joan in 1949 and with new responsibilities followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the Victoria Police Dept. After 20 years of service in the VPD, Ab decided that a professional career in the Life Insurance Industry was his next challenge. With determination and hard work, Ab was the first Representative in his branch to achieve CLU status and obtained Life Member status of the Million Dollar Round Table. Ab and Joan retired to Parksville before finally returning to Victoria where they lived in View Royal. Ab is survived by wife Joan, brother Peter Winter (Lorna) of Campbell River and their three boys Burt (Sheila) of Victoria, Mark (Lisa) of Nanaimo and Brad (Nell) of Perth, Western Australia and their 8 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Donations can be made in his memory to the Red Cross, CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) or the Shriners. A private service has been held in Victoria, BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
“It’s not what you achieve in life, it’s what you overcome”
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Sorry for my direct contact in this codol. form. But I live in Holland-city Monnickendam, age 81. Me and my wife met Gerrie-Anne(see first name in the list!) in year 1970. Can you please make contact to her?. That would be fine after so many years.
She stayed in 1970 one week in our house with 4 girlfriends. Thanks for your contact for me to her.
Best regards,
My name: Kees Schaatsbergen inThe Netherlands
Thank you, Joan, as well as the boys for letting us know of Ab’s condittion so I could have one last visit with him before he left us. Ab was my oldest friend, having known him since he returned from the service. We were great pals and shared a love of the same big band music that continued right up until the end.
Pat and I always enjoyed the time we were able to spend with both of you on our visits to Victoria, the last being three years ago. We know that with love and caring of your family and many friends, the healing process will hopefully be easier. We send you and your sons and families our sincere sympathy at your loss…..Sincerely…..Hal and Pat Temple
Joan and Boys: Sorry to hear of Ab’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Ivy
To Auntie Joan and all the boys and your families, I was so sad to hear of Uncle Ab’s passing and did not hear in time to be at the memorial service. I am sorry I missed you all – Brad, I haven’t seen you for probably 30 years! Anyway, my thoughts are with you all and the great memories of visiting all of you in Victoria.
Oh Gramps,
You are an inspiration to me and to many people…with your positive outlook and love for life…you touched a lot of people just by being who you are. You held soo much love for your entire family and we loved you back and charished every moment we spent with you. I will miss your loving and happy voice and we will take care of Grams for you….until you two meet again in Eternity!…you’re probably singing and rejoicing right now and having a blast…..I’m sort of jealous in a way….can’t wait to see you again up there…..
I have a lot of amazing memories with you that I remember for my entire life…you made an incredible difference in this world and you loved….which is the most important thing…..is to love…and I love you.
Your Jay….forever and for always….see you soon Gramps.
Dear Mark, Lisa & Family,
Our Thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you during this most difficult time. May your cherished memories of your Dad sustain you now and always. I know there are no” good words”, just know we are thinking of you and Ralph and I will always be here for you.”You have always been there for Ralph and he will be there for you Mark”.
Love, Ralph and Gail xoxoxo
We are so very sorry for your loss.
All our best wishes
from Paula and the Sendial ladies.
My precious Grandpa,
Words can’t express how much you mean to me; When I think of you, a huge smile beams across my face and I truly giggle out loud. I will truly cherish all the memories that I have with you growing up, all the walks we took through your backyard gardens to sitting on your lap to show me a new magic trip. Thank you for blessing with an amazing Dad and I will miss you so much.
Always and Forever,
Your Ambie xxoo