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
Dad, i will cherish the memories forever.You were the best Dad anyone could hope for.I will miss you forever,thanks for everything you have taught us 3 boys,we will,and have already missed you immensely.I love you with all my heart,and will remember everything you instilled in us over the years.All my children,and grandchildren,will have fond memories to last a life time.Thanks for everything Dad,I will love you for a lifetime,and don’t worry about Mom,all of us will look after her until the 2 of you meet again.All my love to you Dad.
With the best and fondest memories,
Mark,Lisa &and all the kids xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Dear Joan and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Nice that Brad was home with you all. I have some great memories of being with your family over the years in Victoria. Much love to you all. Midge
To the Wells family,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Albert. I haven’t seen any of you since we were young and, of course, I still think of you all that way. Uncle Albert will always remain in my memory as that feisty, handsome man. I think of him playing Bobby Darin’s version of “Mack the Knife” on his HiFi; beautiful Aunt Joan, with her stunning red lipstick, standing next to it while you boys ran wild. What an exuberant family. I am sorry I lost track of your lives.
I wish I could be with you for the service. I send my love. Corrine
Dear Joan and family…so sorry for your loss. Ab was a fine man, and I cherish the times that Art and I spent with both of you. “Buzz “had some stories about how Uncle Ab always watched out for your brother Dick and him, when they were young teenagers!
Brad, Nelly, Sarah and Laura
We didn’t know your father very well but our thoughts are with you as you deal with his loss. Will have a chat when you get back to Aussi Brad.
Love
Glenda, Grant, Kylie and Sam
Brad & Janelle,
Barb & I pass along our thoughts to you, your family, your Mom and your brothers on the passing of your Dad.
I have some great memories of Ab, whether it was the chiding we use to take on our escapades or the ribbing around the pool table in your basement.
He was truly a family guy, positive about what the day was going to unveil and it showed everytime we were around him.
He was one of the good guys,
Sincerely,
Ross & Barb Cooper
Powell River, B.C.
Hi Brad,
My sincere thoughts are with you and your family….I will not be able to attend the service but I will be thinking of you..
I will always remember the good ole days of camping with you and your mom and dad and family at loveland lake in campbell river.
Take care
Your father’s big laugh will always be with me & his memory lives on every time I see you. Wish I could be there tomorrow for the service to see the images, memorabilia, & hear all stories that made Ab the great Dad & person that he was.
Your Buddy on the other side of the Globe,
Bruce
Hello Joan & Family! We are with you in thoughts & prayers as you go through this time! Ab was so dear to you all, and to us as well! Thank you for your message Mark….Peter & Vicki will be joining us as we celebrate you Dad’s life. Blessings & Love , Dick & Jean
I am very sorry for your loss. I met Ab years ago regarding his history with the Victoria Police and his father’s tragic loss during his own service and grew to respect him a great deal. I would like to offer condolences to Ab’s family on behalf of the men and women of the Victoria Police Dept.
Jonathan