Age 81, of Dartmouth, died February 15, 2019 at White Hills Lodge, Halifax. Born in Amherst, NS on May 5, 1937, Alvin was the son of Alvin and Laura (Spinney) Foster.
He graduated from Tatamagouche Rural High School and worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Tatamagouche before moving to Halifax, first working for National Cash register and then began a long and fulfilling career with Air Canada as a ticket agent for 37 years.
In retirement, Al worked as a greeter for Wal-Mart and also as a front desk clerk for a small motel on the Bedford highway.
Al was a very sociable person, and enjoyed a coffee, donut and conversation of any kind. He looked forward to his weekly coffee time with friends who were also Air Canada retirees.
Al was a faithful member of Bayhead Union Church and St. Andrew’s united Church, Halifax.
He is survived by many cousins, and many friends both in Tatamagouche and HRM.
Many thanks to the staff of White Hills Lodge who cared for Al over the past 4 years. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cruickshank's Funeral Home, Halifax. Graveside service will take place at a later date in the family plot in Bayhead NS.
Memorial donations in Al (Sonny’s) memory can be made to Bayhead Union Church.
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