Mr. Alfred George Hall

Alf died peacefully at Pleasant View Care Home in Mission on February 11, 2010 at age 93. He was predeceased by his parents, twin sister Ann, his sons David and Albert, and his wife Betty. Survived by sisters Mary Johnson and Margaret Hall, daughter Iris Todd-Lewis (Chris), grandchildren Jenifer Hall (Allan Hackett), Rachel Kleindienst (Kevin), Erica Shurey (Craig), Charlyn Laverdure,(James), Travis Todd (Kindra), Davina Hall, 11 great-grandchildren, and many friends in Richmond and Mission.

Alf was born in Winnipeg, and after high school, left Canada in 1935 to work at his uncle’s pub in England. In 1937 he joined the Royal Air Force and rose to the rank of Sergeant. During WW II, he served in North Africa (Alexandria and Tobruk) and Reykjavik Iceland, transferring to the Royal Canadian Air Force when war ended. Leaving the Air Force in 1945, Alf found work in Canada in Toronto and Hamilton, and moved to England in 1950 where he found employment at Hoover’s Factory. Returning to Canada in 1958, Alf found various work and eventually joined the BC Corps of Commissionaires where he served until retirement in 1985.

Alf’s family was a source of pride to him, and he enjoyed each child as he or she arrived. He loved his many pets and doted on the various cats who made their way into his heart. In his final years, as his body failed, his mind remained sharp, and his generosity and humour was apparent until the end.

A Service to commemorate Alf’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 33077 2nd Avenue, in Mission on February 22nd , 2010 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the SPCA.