I am sad to see that Al has died. I feel like I saw him out and about not too long ago and he looked ok. Certainly he had a big smile and a tease for me :)
I first knew Al through my work at Lantic Sugar as a summer student in 1976-1980. Al seemed to take on the teasing of the students as part of his job! It was worse for me at first because my Dad was one of the Big Bosses. I think my first year I was Pool Gang and Al was back elevator operator. After that he was in the Riggers and I was Bolier House then Riggers. So we worked closely together. Same locker room , breaks and lunch together. The teasing mostly stopped when he saw I could work as hard as he did , until my last day ,which was the Friday before I got married. You can imagine the teasing that day OMG!
After I came back to town we had some professional relationships and the teasing went both ways. I truly enjoyed and respected Alphonse. I am better for having known him. Heaven is a better place and Saint John poorer.
I cannot be with you tomorrow and I am very sorry. Laid up with a bum leg. I extend a big hug to all family and we non family who also loved Al.
With greatest respect
Dr Jim Stephenson
Sincere condolences to all family members.
Uncle Alphonse was a very warm and caring man.
I remember when I was a kid, every year he would come for a visit, he would always tease us and make us laugh. He had a good sense of humour and a great smile!
Rest In Peace mon oncle! (Uncle)
i didn’t really know you but whenever I visited nanny Jackie and grampy Gerard I’d always go down and say hi.. you always said I looked pretty and beautiful and I cherish that a lot.. I will miss you always.. Rest In Peace Al love you❤️
To my Aunt Margaret and family. My condolences to you all. I wish I could be there for you all. Uncle Al will be missed but never forgotten. Your all in my prayers and heart. Love you all. Love always Delia and family.
To our sister Margaret, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Al was a wonderful man, kind, gentle and a joy to be around. he will be greatly missed by all. Love Gerry & Sherry !
