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will miss his long legs setting the pace on Tuesday Tromps, and his loyal upcoming hike info bulletins. My favourite memory dates back to the years when we both taught at Colborne P.S. After a year of having me as her grade two teacher, our youngest daughter was in his Gr. 3 class. He stomped indignantly into the staff room at recess room one day and grumbled “WWendy, Do I look even remotely like you? Your daughter just called me ‘Mum’!!

This is posted with much appreciation of Al’s many years of dedicated email coordination which provided hike locations and detailed directions. His friendship, regular participation and wide knowledge of each trail is very much missed.
Past and Present Tuesday Trompers

Al was a kind, well respected teacher and person. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Steenstra’s

Allan was an active member of our class of 1965 from GDCI. The yearbook quote is ” Alan is another one our quiet , shy, grade thirteeners. Allan is a great guy. He excels at Trig. We wish him the best of luck in the future.” Alan went on to become a very respected teacher at Colborne School. At our last reunion in August of 2023 he was his usual thoughtful self making sure he visited with each and everyone of us. The world is a sadder place without him. Jo-Anne class of 1965.

Al was a caring and kind classmate and that continued into his adult life. He was a devoted volunteer for his community. He did a lot of traveling after he retired from teaching public school. He recently returned from a trip to Switzerland. He will be missed by all of us.
GDCI Class of 65

Rip Al. A beautiful day for internment. Will miss you cousin.

Many fond memories shared with Al on the trails with the Tuesday Trompers. Rest in peace my friend.