Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 in his 79th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Nola. Loving and supportive father of Douglas. Al was a beloved brother-in-law of Marylyn Vincent (Raymond), Margo Tilk (Lorne), Barbara Kennedy (Fred), Linda Sellen (Hal) and Don McClennen (Evelyn). Al was very dedicated to his wife and son. He was a long time employee of G.M., in both Oshawa and St. Therese. Al was inducted in the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, he was also a member of the Victor Cycle Club and the present day Oshawa Cycle Club. Memorial visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Tuesday, October 11th from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted for the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cedardale United Church.