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”
28 Responses
Aunty Joan, Bert & family, Mark & family and Brad & family. So sorry to hear that Uncle Ab passed away. We are so happy to have had a nice visit with him, just 3 weeks ago! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love from Peter & I and our family!
Sorry to hear off your loss Brad , Mark and Burt. Ab or Mr Wells when I got to know him was a great man. He was alot of fun when we met camping back in the 70’s. I always remember him singing Rock the boat, rock the boat baby, rock the boat. He shared his wisdom with me that helped me growing up. Thinking about the future and how to plan for it.
Mark
I am so sorry for your loss Bradley,your father was a great man and had a great way of caring for people around him.I will miss him dearly but know that you are the man your dad wanted you to be. Your friend forever, Larry.
My heart is with you Brad and your family. So sorry. We sure did have some good giggles in the sun room in the olden days with your Dad & Mom, I will always remember those times. Take care Lisa.
So sorry to hear about Ab. He was a big part of my life growing up as neighbours in Oak Bay. Albert, Mark and Buzz (Brad) and I shared so many things over the years. The Wells’s back door was always open.
He will be missed by many.
Bernie
Thinking of you all. Take care of one another.
I am very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Brad.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Shane
Brad and Family, very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences. Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. All our Love
We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Albert’s passing. Our thoughts are with your family.
Gerrie-Anne