Albert Alexander Kroetsch

Albert is predeceased by his parents Leo and Bertha (nee Hartman), sisters Sister Gertrude and Sister Bernice, Agnes Voll and Mary Ann Paolini, brothers Cletus and Fr. Jerry, sister-in-law Betty and brothers-in-law Ian MacDonald and Bert Paolini.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Edna (nee Hughes), his sister Sister Sharon, brother-in-law Carl Voll, his children Sharon (Jim) Gusz, Jerome (Shirley Mantyla) and David (Jennifer), 5 grandchildren, Nikko (Thadsha), Johanna, Evan, Braeden and Christopher Gusz, and many nieces and nephews.

Albert was born in Waterloo where he attended St. Louis School and later St. Jerome’s College.

As a child, in his spare time - between completing household chores, working part time in a furniture factory, and being an altar server - he enjoyed playing baseball, curling and activities with the Catholic Youth Organization.

Immediately following graduation, he began his long career with the Bank of Montreal. His work in the bank brought him and his family to Watford, Perth, Belleville and in 1969 to Toronto.

Albert enjoyed gardening, woodworking, volunteering with youth baseball and hockey organizations, wine-making and playing bridge. He was dedicated to the call to assist the Church and others. He served on several parish committees and for many years was the coordinator of ShareLife in his parish.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ShareLife Foundation https://sharelife.org/, the Congregation of the Resurrection https://resurrectionists.ca/, School Sisters of Notre Dame https://ssnd.org/ or a charity of your choice.

Thank you to the compassionate staff at Amica Unionville who have cared for our parents over these last few most difficult years. The support of our parents and family members is greatly appreciated. You are such special people.

A First visitation for Albert will be held Thursday, November 25, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8. Masks or face coverings are required indoors. Upon entry to the funeral home guests will be required to provide their contact information for the purpose of contact tracing

A Second visitation will occur Thursday, November 25, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R2Y8. Proof of vaccination and Government photo ID is required. Masks or face coverings are required indoors. Upon entry to the funeral home guests will be required to provide their contact information for the purpose of contact tracing.

A Funeral Mass will occur Friday, November 26, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, 1737 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1R 2X7. The Funeral Mass is limited to 111 attendees, please contact the family if you are planning to attend.

Live video streaming of the service is available at https://www.preciousblood.ca.

There will also be a copy of the Funeral Mass available for a week following. Proof of vaccination and Government photo ID is required. Masks or face coverings are required indoors. Upon entry to the funeral home guests will be required to provide their contact information for the purpose of contact tracing.

A Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.