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Al Forsythe
Born in:
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Born on: 27/05/1938
Passed away in:
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed away on: 05/03/2010
1938 - 2010 - Al Forsythe of Moncton, passed away with family by his side at his residence on Friday, March 5, 2010 at the age of 71 years. Born in Moncton, NB on May 27, 1938 he was the son of the late Aubrey and Geraldine "Gerry" (MacKay) Forsythe. Al retired from the Canadian National Railway in 1993 with 33 years of service, following his retirement he kept himself busy working for Lawson's and Manheim's in Moncton. He was a member of the CNR Veterans Club, Past President of the Moncton Kiwanis Club; twice Past President of the Moncton Curlers Association; Past President of the New Brunswick Curling Association; Past President of the Canadian Curling Association. In 2008, he was inducted into the Executive Honour Roll of The Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. In 2008, after 5 years of dedicated service, Al proudly hung up his red Canadian Curling Association jacket, giving him more time to devote to Bonnie, his children and grandchildren, and to the 2009 Ford World Curling Championship. Al was instrumental in bringing the 2009 Championship to Moncton, during which he served as Co-chair of the Ice and Rocks Committee. Left with fond memories are his common law spouse Bonnie Hamilton; daughters Colleen (Joerg) Soltermann of Cornwall PE, Shawn (Hugh) Poirier of Stellarton, NS, and Kelly-Jo (Stephen) Melanson of Moncton; sons Tim (Lise) Forsythe of Moncton, Jeff Forsythe of Toronto, and Mark Forsythe of Charlottetown PE; and Bonnie’s children Brant Hamilton of Moncton, Kelly (Vernon) Harris of Moncton and Craig (Heather) Hamilton of Miramichi; loving grandchildren Sarah, Tanya, Marlise, Aaron, Trevor, Rebecca, Grace, Éric, Mélodie, Brooke, and Logan and sister Lorna (Richard) Steeves of Moncton.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Carol (Deroche) Forsythe in 2005; sister Sharie Forsythe; brothers Bernie MacKay and John "Jackie" Forsythe.
Resting at Tuttle Brothers Funeral Home with visitation on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 2:00-4:00pm & 6:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held at Tuttle Brothers Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor Richard Steeves officiating. In Al's memory, donations made to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada (N.B. Chapter), 104-A Prince William Street, Saint John, N.B., E2L 2B3, would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences
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To Al's family
“ My deepest condolenses to the Forsythe family for thier loss. It was easy to see his influence if you met any of his great children, Al was such a great guy to work for and with ...His demeanor brighten up every room he walked in,,,His curling stories and Railroad stories were always a treat to listen to ....But you had to be quick to get a Honey Cruller ...lol..........Rest in peace Al ”
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“Hello Shawn and Colleen. Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your father. I have wonderful memories of the evenings with Carol and Stats Can with Al always the patient participant. Sincerely Gale Babin”
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Bonnie,her kids and Al's family
“My deepest sympathy goes out to Bonnie and her family, Al's family and friends. May God comfort you at the time of your loss and always. My prayers are with you all. Sylvia Mourant ”
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“I was so sorry to hear about Al’s passing. Having shared some moments with him on the curling scene, played with and against on the ice, and over the odd libation, he will be missed. He had always been active participant on all his endeavours and had his own way of being a part of any group. May the support and love of each other help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. David Murphy, Past President PEICA ”
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PEI Curling ASS offers Sympathy
“On behalf of the PEICA I would like to offer the family our sincere sympathy. Also Gordon and I know he will be dearly missed by you all as well as by his many curling friends. Shirley”
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Our Deepest Sympathy
“We are very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a great person, always fun-loving and enjoyable to be around. He will definitely be missed.”
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Sincere Condolences
“On behalf of the Board & Members of the Corwall Curling Club, I wish to offer you and your family my sincere condolences on one dear to your hearts.”
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Bonnie and Bonnie's Kids, Colleen, Tim, Shawn, Kelly, Jeff and Mark Forsythe
“I'm very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend and it has been my pleasure to of known him for many many years. Al and Carol made their home my home, I will miss him. Jennifer (Foster) MacAleese”
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“It was an honor and pleasure to have been friends with Al, to have been asociated with him during the 2009 Worlds and for many years on the Monctonian BBQ committee, playing golf or just chatting at a curling club. I will miss you. To Tim and the rest of the family, my deepest condolences.”
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“I am very sorry to hear of Al's passing. My father Walter was good friends with Al and through my father I got to know him. Al always took the time to talk to me, and take an interest in my life whenever I saw him - I will miss Al in all my travels - as will the entire curling community - he represented us all so well. Paul Nason”
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Family of Al Forsythe
“It is with great sadness that I send along this wee note following the passing of your dear Father. Although your Dad lived a full life over his 71 years he was chosen to leave family and friends far too soon. Very little can be said to ease the loss of some one of such value and love as one's Father and only those who cross this milestone can know such loss. However now that your Dad is in God's hands he has left you with many memories of which never tarnish nor do they grow old. They are yours unchanged and forever. Each of you will remember those memories and keep them always near to your hearts until such time as you share life again with your Dad in heaven. May God Bless your Dad and although there will be a missing link in your lives now God over time will give you the strength to move on with life. Sincerely, Phil George”
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“Bob and I were saddened to hear of Al's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Bonnie, his children, grandchildren and extended family. Bob & Carol Jamieson”
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Sorry about the passing Tim of your Dad
“Hi Tim, I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, as that is a real hard one to have to deal with. I guess we all get our go at moving on and out of this world at some point in time, but it is never something one looks forward to for sure. I had met your Dad at Lawson's and he was out at my place one time and he was a really nice guy. No doubt he will be missed. I send my sincere condolences Tim to you and your family. ..... Danny Hicks”
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District Safety and Loss Control Officer (Retired)
“My sincere sympathy to Ray's family”
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“We are very saddened to hear the news of Al's passing. Tammy and I have known Al through curling for many, many years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, his family in this time of grief. God Bless.”
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Thinking of you in your time of sorrow
“It was such sad news to hear of Allie's passing after such a battle with disease. He certainly lived an heroic family oriented and community based life. Family from afar[Anne and family in Markham, ON and her brother, Murdock Conrad and family, Barrington PAssage , Nova Scotia] send our heartfelt condolences with love.”
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Our Thoughts
“So sorry for your loss. Al was always so kind and friendly and would always help in anyway without any hesitatision.”
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Family of Al
“Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow”
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