We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Al after a lengthy yet courageous battle through illness.  He was a good friend, husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him.  Al was born in New Westminster where he lived the majority of his life as an active member of the community.  He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Great Britain, was Captain of the Hyack Anvil Battery, past President of the Hyack Festival Association, a three term New Westminster School Trustee, and a long-time educator and pioneer in the development of Adult Continuing Education in the Vancouver School District.  Al enjoyed spending time with family and friends, as well as unwinding on the curling rink.  He was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Louise, and his sister Margaret.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eileen, sons: Bob (Diana), Dave (Sandra), Barry (Debbie) and Ron (Carol), grandchildren: Gavin, Kimberly, Michael, Rachel, Christopher, Rebekah, Suzanne and Stuart, and sister: Mary (Tom).  A Celebration of Al’s Life will take place Thurs. April 5th at 2:00 pm at Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219 - 6th Street, New Westminster.  The family would like to recognize the special care and professionalism of Dr. John Yap, the Drs. and staff at the Fraser Valley Centre of the BC Cancer Agency, and the Palliative Home Care team of Fraser Health -New West. Condolences can be left for the family on-line at www.kearneyfs.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Al’s name to either the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, or The Canadian Cancer Society.