Passed away peacefully at Mount Hope Long Term Care, London with family by his side on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Monica (O’Shea) Porter (November 25, 2025) for 56 years. Loving father of Sean Porter (Kim), Michael Porter, Erin Fenwick (Jamie), and the late Matthew Porter (2020). Proud Grampa of Brianna (Michael), Kieran, Alison, and Aidan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Terri Porter, Patricia and Robert App, Ron McGillivray, Mike and Diane O’Shea, Beth O’Shea, Anne and Vic Zammit, and Geraldine and Rex McCoy. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Alice Porter, sister Nancy McGillivray, parents-in-law James and Evelyn (Payton) O’Shea and brothers-in-law Charlie O’Shea and Patrick O’Shea.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 1, 1940, Alan moved to Canada as a young boy and carried with him a passion for sport, family, and hard work. A gifted hockey player, he continued to enjoy the game well into his later years at Mount Hope, where indoor floor hockey brought him joy and camaraderie. In the off-season, golf kept him active and competitive.
Al owned and operated his London business, Graphic Preparation, where his remarkable attention to detail and unwavering work ethic earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike. In 1969 he married the love of his life, Monica, and together they shared countless dances and built a family he cherished above all else.
Quiet by nature but known for his sharp sense of humour, Al had a way of making people feel at ease and valued. A devoted family man and a steady, humble presence, he will be remembered with love by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Wednesday, December 10th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where Alan’s funeral service will be held at 11 AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.
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Marian McSwigan
To all of the O‘Shea and Porter Family, my sincere sympathy to all of you at this time of great loss of both Monica and Al. Much love to all of you.
Marian ( Nicholson) McSwigan.
Henk and Annie van den Berg
Erin, Sean Michael and Families,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Treasure all those wonderful memories of mom-dad and Matt, united again. May they rest in peace.
Tom and Sherry Schofield
We are so very sorry for your loss and are thinking of the whole Porter family during this very difficult time.
Don and Deanna Beatson
Sean, Mike, Erin and families,
Sorry to hear about Al’s passing. We were so blessed to have shared many years and memories of horse racing with your Mom and Dad.
They were good friends and neighbours, as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Kelly
Sean, Micheal, Erin and families. My Heartfelt Condolences of the loss of you Mom and Dad. May You all be at peace knowing that they are reunited together with Matthew in Heaven
Rick Bothwell
Sean, Micheal and Erin
I first met Al in the early 70’s when he was working at Artcraft Engravers and I was starting one of my first jobs, we hit it off right away. I think he even taught me a little golf also. Later I became one of his customers when he started his own business and I had moved on to other employment.
I will always think of Al as one of Life’s True Gentleman.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Our Sympathy to the Porter & O’Shea Families on the loss of now on Alan, so sad you have lost both Monica & Alan in a short time, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Jim and Marion Blake
Sean, Mike and Erin,
Sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your
Families,
Kevin & Bonnie O’Shea
Sean, Mike & Erin, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. Al was a quiet guy with a good sense of humour. Our thoughts & prayers are with your families
Rod and Tara
Sean, Micheal, Erin and families:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of both your mom and dad- and so close together. May all your memories give you strength and comfort .
Mary Storey
Erin and family, my deepest condolences for yet another terrible loss. Your father was a lovely man. I am grateful to have crossed paths with Monica and Al. They were extraordinary people. May they both rest in peace alongside your brother.
Vicki
My deepest sympathy on the loss of mom and dad, “What a Beautiful ending to a Love story “
Kerry Higman
Erin, Jamie, Allison & Aidan…sending condolences for the loss of your dad, father-in-law and Grampa. May he rest in peace alongside his loved ones.
Dale Cook
To the Porter and O’Shea families
My deepest and heartfelt condolences, Gods work seems mysterious at times and now you mom and dad carry on from the other side.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Alan so soon after Monica passed away. Thinking of your family at this difficult time.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Lisa deBoer
Sean, Erin & Mike, my sincere condolences for the loss of both your mom and dad. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your families.
Kathleen OShea Lock
Sean, Michael and Erin. My sympathy to you in your loss. Wishing you strength and Peace.
Tim Cassidy
Erin, Jamie, and all of the Porter family.
Isabel and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing.
Thinking of you guys.
Tim, Isabel, and the boys.
Dianne Beattie
My sympathy to the family of Al and Monica, they were special people !!
I met Al thru his hockey years long ago when he played with my husband Don.
Cherish your memories and peace be with you !!
Mary Lou Malone
Sean, Mike and Erin
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. But oh what a reunion in heaven!
Sending warm hugs and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lou Malone
Carolyn McGivery
Dear Erin, Jamie, Alison, and Aidan, and all those who knew and loved Al, so very sorry for another big loss to you all. Sincere condolences and hugs to you all..
Jim Simpson (courthouse)
I am very sorry for your losses.
Deb and Rob Andrews
To the Porter family.
Sending condolences to all in thenloss of both your mom and dad.
They are re united once again.
God bless.
Karen Peters
Dear Erin, Jamie, Alison and Aiden….so sorry to read of now your father’s passing. I’m sure your mother and brother have welcomed him in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Most sincerely, Karen Peters
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Sean, Mike, Erin, Porter and O’Shea families
Our hearts ache with the news that Al passed away so soon after his beloved wife Monica. Know you are in our hearts and prayers during this very sad time. Know now they are both at peace and reunited with Matt. Look after yourselves and each in the coming days, weeks, months and share the many memories of the good times. RIP Al.
Bonnie Manders
Sincere Sympathy to the Porter Family. RIP Al.
Christine Pertschy
Erin and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Garnet
It was a honour and pleasure to have gotten to know both Al and Monica over the past few years. I saw Allan’s smiling face almost everyday while he lived in same building and saw him quite often at Mount Hope. Thoughts to the lovely family at this time
Ron Mcgillivray
Sean, Erin and Mike: So sorry for the loss of your Dad. You guys have had a couple of very difficult weeks. Things happen in strange ways sometimes. I feel like I hear your Dad saying “Hey Mon wait for me”.
First met Al probably 66 years ago when what turned out to be my future father in law took a carload to Owen Sound to see the Greys play the Waterloo Siskins of which Al was a member. Don’t ask me the score but I remember the Siskins won and Al played a rugged game on defense with his partner Don Awry (who had a long NHL career). Why do the years have to go by so fast?
Stay strong for each other.
Love to all
Uncle Ron
Ruth Morkin Murphy
God chose the time for Al to be with Monica and Matthew. Rest in peace Al.
My sincere condolences to Erin, Michael, Sen and their families
Tracey McGillivray
Rest in peace, dear Uncle Al. Our family sends condolences and love during this difficult time.
Beth Radcliffe
Our deepest condolences to all the Porter family. What a shock to read of your dad’s (grandpa’s) passing, so soon after losing your mother (grandmother). Remember and cherish all the good times.
Russ and Beth