Alvin passed away peacefully with loving family by his side in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building, QEII, in the early morning of June 10, 2017 at the age of 96. Al was predeceased by wife, Dorothy (George) whom he adored. He was also predeceased by his daughters-in-law, Deborah (Bennett) and Joyce (Baxter); brothers, Stuart, Donald and Lloyd. Alvin and Dot were married for 63 years until her passing in 2003, and are survived and lovingly remembered by their children, Robert (Lorraine), Tantallon; George, Spruce Grove; James (Jenny), Nerepis, N.B.; Bryan, Kingston, Ont.; Brenda (Pat) Adams, Enfield; Carolyn (Donnie) MacDonnell, Enfield; Donna (Tim) Hines, Whittenburg; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great great-grandchildren, and a few 'angels' who went above and beyond to keep him in his home as long as we could who have become his extended family. Al was a Veteran of the Second World War with 35 years with the Royal Canadian Navy and served on many ships and later in his career served as Chief Warrant Officer 1st Class at Shearwater Naval Base. After retirement he earned a teaching degree in Industrial Arts/Woodworking and taught in Halifax. He enjoyed many years as the announcer at the Halifax County Exhibition. He was a lifetime legion member and held many executive positions including Provincial Zone Commander. His awards and attributes are too long to list as he proudly represented the Veterans in all aspects. He was passionate about the annual poppy campaign and all it stands for. He loved working with his hands and could fix or build anything he put his mind to. He had a large accumulation of parts that 'he may need someday'.