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ALBERT (AB) WILLIAM MALLETT
Born: Mar 28, 1917
Date of Passing: May 04, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT (AB) WILLIAM MALLETT March 28, 1917 - May 4, 2016 Peacefully with his son, Rick at his side, Ab Mallett passed at 99 years of age. He leaves to remember him his sons, Rick and granddaughter Julia, Al and granddaughter Danielle, his sister Amy Forsyth and brother-in-law Ivan Forsyth and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wives Irene, Nikki and Rita, his father Frederick in 1970, mother Agnes in 1973, brothers Ronald in 1942 overseas, and Clifford in 1975. He was the first born son of Frederick and Agnes (Knowles) in McAuley, Manitoba. He grew up in Elkorn excelling in sports. He left at age 21 with $28.00 and headed to Sudbury to look for work. It was his baseball and curling ability that caught the attention of Inco executives and landed him a job. Later meeting their Investors Syndicate salesman, he started selling part time using his bicycle to meet his clients. In a short time he became Vice President of Sales for Investors and had a long and successful career innovating many sales programs and financial products. In 1970 he founded Pro-fund Distributors, an independent financial planning company. It was purchased by Financial Concept Group in 1998 and then by Assante Financial Management in 2000. He finished his financial career 90 days before his 90th birthday: 67 years in various phases of marketing financial products. In 2002 he published his book, Financial Planning: Then and Now. He supported many charities all of his life. He loved to follow sports and was a member of St. Charles Golf Club for 50 years, as well as the Fountain of the Sun Country Club in Mesa, Arizona. He was a member of Westwood Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed the last five years living at the Westhaven and made many new friends. We are grateful for the love and attention he received there. In March he moved into Oakview nursing home and received such excellent care in the short time he was there. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service at Westwood Presbyterian Church, 197 Browning Blvd. Winnipeg, MB at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 20th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. Messages of condolences may be sent to jody@jodywhite.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My condolences to Rick on the passing of your Dad, AB Mallett. He was a person who had a great sense of humour and always had a joke for every occasion. He was an astute business man, experienced in financial matters and a great visionary He loved people and was constantly talking about investing even when he was living at Westhaven at his advanced age. He had written a book Creating Financial Security a" book that could act as a trainer to rookies" He had the opportunity to meet many famous business people like Ray Kroc founder of Mcdonald's, I bet he soaked up every bit of knowledge from this man I was fortunate to meet Ab and Rita when they were courting, a period of excitement, drama filled with affection. In short, Ab had a magnetic personality and he was drawn to people. Rest in Peace Mr. Mallett - Posted by: Sandra Sadler (Friend ) on: Jun 01, 2016
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Our condolences to the Family, especially Rick and Julia. We first met and got to know Ab at The Westhaven. We had many great conversations with Ab, and he was always available to give free financial advise when asked. He had a Great sense of humor, and enjoyed a good joke. Ab, was a Gentleman..... he will be deeply missed. I miss your " hugs " Julia. We will keep you in our Prayers. Stan & Helen - Posted by: Stan & Helen Franz (Friends with Al .) on: May 16, 2016
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So sorry to hear about Ab's passing. A great man and visionary. I met Ab very early in my career through his son Rick. I loved meeting with Ab throughout the years and hearing about "how it was done" back in his day, and that the same applied for success today. I was also able to visit Ab and Rita at their place in Arizona. He always treated me like family. An amazing man and amazing life. Rest in peace my friend! - Posted by: Doug & Izabella Warkentin (Friend) on: May 16, 2016