Alfred George Hansford

He is survived by Irene and her children Allison and lan Baird; his children Vicki, Dane (Ruth) and Michelle (Steve); grandchildren Ryan (Sherisse), Carmen (Ryan), David (Aviegaile) and Seren; great grandchildren Zackery, Maxx, Brady, Parker and Collins plus many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his brother Earl (Cathy). Alf was ever a great supporter of his family and loved each one of them.

Alf is pre-deceased by parents Fred & Lucille; his first wife and mother to his children Sandra Gail Ruth (Telford), married in 1974, who passed away in 1995. Also pre-deceased by his youngest son Mark; his two sisters Florence and Joyce and brother Douglas.

Alf was born in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan. He grew up on a farm without power, telephone or running water. The family moved to BC in 1956 and settled in the Lower Mainland. In about 1968, he was moved to P.G. by employer Comor Supplies to open a branch office. He successfully did so and became part and full owner of that business and others in the ensuing years--including Heather Power Tool and River Industries. He sold and retired from his most recent venture, Wiser Wire Rope Ltd, in 2018. His companies supplied industrial and manufactured goods for the forestry, mining and transportation sectors. He contributed to his community, sponsoring individual and team sports and donating equipment such as the Jaws of Life to the local Fire Department and building materials for various playgrounds.

He was a generous and kind man with an outgoing personality. He had a good sense of humour and the accumulated wisdom of his years.

To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die but to be held a light in the comfort we loved and were loved--Thomas Campbell.

The family would like to thank the medical staff at the University Hospital of Northern BC for their dedication and compassion while caring for Alfred. They would also like to thank the team at Assman's Funeral Chapel for their assistance in laying Alfred to rest.

Alf did not appreciate being fussed over and requested not to have a funeral.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice or the BC Lung Association.