Alvin Reginald Curley of New Annan, aged 73 years, died peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Monday, December 2, 2013. Alvin enjoyed a successful and dedicated career in education and counselling. He had great compassion for people and always looked for the best in them. He was an avid reader, treasured time with his family, loved the outdoors and enjoyed sports – especially the Montreal Canadiens. He loved music, especially Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins and Stompin’ Tom Connors. Alvin is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marion Curley (nee Bryanton), his daughters, Marisa and Mark Eisner, Bridgewater, N.S., Sheela Curley, Charlottetown; Margo and Todd Curley-Gallant, Cornwall; and his son-in-law, Todd Woodside, Norboro. Alvin was an exceptional Grampy to Spencer, Becky, and Emily Woodside, Noelle Eisner and Alex Curley-Gallant. He is also survived by his sister, Frances Pepper, sister-in-law Rose Curley both of B.C.; sister-in-law Kay and Edwin Wall, New Annan; brother-in-law Floyd Bryanton and Faye Coles, Indian River; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Florence (nee MacNeill) Curley and his siblings Leeland, Zelma, Glenn, Jean, Walter, Gavin and Paula. Resting at the Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, for visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Members of St. Mary’s - Holy Family Council #12465 Knights of Columbus Kensington will hold a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass Friday in St. Mary’s - Holy Family Church, Kensington, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Indian River. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Alvin’s memory to St. Mary’s - Holy Family Church Building Fund or the Prince County Hospital Foundation.

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