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WILLIAM ALBERT CHATTERLEY
Date of Passing: Jan 07, 2020
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WILLIAM ALBERT CHATTERLEY
Albert leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Mickey (nee Baranosky); his sons, Dwight (wife Jo-Ann), Derek (wife Vicki), daughter Colleen Humphries (husband, the late Patrick); grandchildren, Jade, (husband Andrew), Brock, Wesley (fiancé Stephanie), Kyle, Sam, and great-grandson Jaxson. Albert also leaves behind two sisters, Isabelle McDonald and Edna Hilts, a brother Wes (wife Maureen), as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends. Albert was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Gladys and Margaret, and brother George.
Born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, the son of Wesley and Ella Chatterley, Albert has been a resident of White Rock, BC for over 23 years. As he stated many times, his life took a change for the better when, in 1955 at the age of 18, he met his first and only love Mickey. Albert and Mickey married the following year on September 22, 1956. In his early years, Albert worked for Safeway in Portage La Prairie and Minnedosa before moving his family to Winnipeg. There he worked for the Manitoba Liquor Commission for 29 years until his retirement. Shortly after retiring Albert and Mickey moved to White Rock, BC.
Albert had a passion for hunting, fishing and golfing. As an avid golfer, he loved to play with his golf buddies and particularly with his grandsons. He would play no matter the weather because on golf day it was always going to be sunny.
Albert also had a passion for hockey, first demonstrated as he watched his own sons play the game he loved so much, and then watching his grandsons play hockey. Albert and Mickey could be found at almost all their games, cheering them and the team on, giving encouragement and the occasional coaching tip. When not at a game Albert and Mickey loved watching their Vancouver Canucks on TV.
The family offers heartfelt thanks for the care and attention by the doctors and nurses at BC Cancer, Fraser Valley Centre, particularly Drs. Gill and Lee and his family physician, Dr. Benitez-Gomez. Albert's family would also like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff at Peach Arch Hospital, who helped make Albert's final journey one of peace.
At this time, in lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in both White Rock, BC, and Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2020
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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We lived on Ashburn Street, Garth used to be friends with your sons. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Joyce LancasteR (Garth's sister) on: Jan 21, 2020
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Dwight/JoAnn My sincere thoughts and prayers for you and all of the family. I recall being a young rep working for "the drill Sargent". Al, was my savior. He guided me and directed me so that I could gain the wisdom and knowledge of the industry. Funny, he had the same last name! Those were good days. I enjoyed every minute of that experience. Al was down to earth but had his family's interest at heart. Remarkable. I'm in a different business now (I take it coming out rather than going in!). The values I see in people today that succeed, begin with relationships. Those relationships can last a lifetime. Al, JoAnn and Dwight were part of my relationship building times. Take good care of yourselves. I am keeping good thoughts for you all. Remember the good times, they will help to ease the sorrow. R.I.P., my friend Al Tom Beggs - Posted by: thomas beggs (friend) on: Jan 15, 2020
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Dwight, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Cherish all the wonderful memories...they last a lifetime. - Posted by: Cam Moskal (Friend) on: Jan 12, 2020
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So sorry Colleen of the loss of your father, stay strong. Carmen - Posted by: Carmen/Harold Erickson (former co worker) on: Jan 11, 2020
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Colleen, Jade and Family. We were sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Hope your memories help you through this time. Best Regards Debra and Blaine Reimer - Posted by: Debra and Blaine Reimer (Granddaughters in-laws) on: Jan 11, 2020
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Condolences to the family, remember Mr Chatterley as a great guy loved seeing him at all our hockey games! - Posted by: Tom D’Amico (Family friend) on: Jan 11, 2020