ALAN PARTRIDGE

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• I was so very sad today to hear of Alan’s passing. He was a gentle and kind person and a dear friend. The years had a way of flying by but pleasant memories of family and friends last forever. My deepest condolences to Marjorie, Michael, Chris and Jennie. - Posted by: Michele Lerner (Friend) on: Mar 31, 2019

• So sorry to hear about Alan’s passing. I met Alan thru his brothers Rick and Terry when we were all teenagers. I left Winnipeg soon after but he and I would run into one another over the years at high school reunions and the lake. I always looked forward to the Christmas cards from he and Marjorie when I was able to catch up on their family news and travels. I have very fond memories of their house on McMillan St as well as the cabin at Husavik. Also of the boys parents who I always thought of as “the little English couple”. The Partridge’s were a special family and I was fortunate to have them in my life. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his children and grandchildren and to Charlene, Terry and Carol. - Posted by: Heather McPherson McFarland (Old friend) on: Mar 27, 2019

• I am sorry to hear of the death of Alan, although I am thankful that his suffering has stopped. I want to express my sadness for the family and friends he has left behind. I hope their good memories will take the place of the bad memories of the cancer and its devastating effects on everyone. It has been many years since I spoke to Alan but my memories of his adventurous spirit and great smile is strong. I met him in the late 60s when I was an impressionable young girl of about 11. I have a clear picture of him in a headband skiing wildly at Agassiz with my oldest brother. He always seemed as excited about my life and plans as his own which now I know was such a great and rare quality. Later he and his brother Terry were role models for my dreams of living in the outdoors, canoeing into the blue yonder. I believe Alan lived an important, good and full life. I am sorry to not be at his memorial but know I am thinking of Alan and Terry. - Posted by: Pam Little (Friend) on: Mar 23, 2019

• Al Partridge from Brian and Judy McMullen. Brian met Al at the Ministry of Environment in 1973 when they worked on the same project. That was the start of 40 plus years of friendship. Al was a big hit with our parents. He was a very engaging and approachable man who was soft spoken, introspective and thoughtful. His unintimidating style allowed him to meet new people so very easily. He showed his vulnerability when he started a conversation with any new person by lightly touching his abdomen. We had many adventures together and he initiated lifestyle choices that have carried us through our lives. He taught us to snow plow at Mount Agassiz ski hill. When we drove to the mountain we would ‘fly’ through the back roads he knew so well, past Gladstone (Happy Rock) and arrive late at night. Years later we went up there again, this time after Al had met Marjorie. We had a great time. On the lake at Husavik, Al taught us how to sail. Years later he and Marjorie sailed with us out of Sidney on our boat. There were many great memories made at Husavik. The kitchen (in a separate building from the cabin) had a wooden shutter. When the shutter went up we knew breakfast would soon follow! Al always enjoyed his food, but he was an incredibly slow eater. Everyone else was long finished and getting ready for lunch, but Al was still chatting and ‘just’ finishing his breakfast. One summer Al, Brian (McMullen), Chris Hinton, Michael Partridge and two of Michael’s friends all went on a river canoe trip. They all had to walk out because they were unsuccessful in paddling upriver (like the voyageurs had done)! The three young guys ended up carrying the canoes out because the three old guys had run out of steam. Oh, the frailty and sudden recognition of aging! When Al worked in the field he acquired one of the first car phones! In the middle of the night he and Brian (McMullen) would drive out and around the perimeter (when it was a new highway). As Judy was working in Emergency at the Misericordia they would always call to tell her about what they were up to. In Winnipeg a couple of years ago we went to the City Park where Al proudly showed us his family’s names imprinted on the MEMORY flag-Stones. He was very, very proud of his family whom he loved so much. Al Partridge was a fine, gentle man who we will continue to think of with pride in having him as a friend. - Posted by: Brian and Judy McMullen (Friends) on: Mar 19, 2019

• We were so sadden to hear about Alan’s passing. We had so many good times with him and Majorie over the years. We met him when he and Marj were starting their relationship and attended their wedding at the WAG. We kept in touch over the years right up to this past February when he called to chat. In hindsight, I think he was calling to say goodbye. We had a great conversation and wished each other well, with plans to get together for lunch when the weather improved. We will always treasure the memories we have of him. Unfortunately we cannot attend the service as we will be out of town. Our condolences to all the family. - Posted by: Jan and Sheila Wolynski (Friends) on: Mar 17, 2019

• Alan was truly one of a kind. His spirit and loving nature with everyone he touched was remarkable. His help with raising my daughter Sarah left a lifelong impression. To her he was his Dippity. His compassion and selflessness were always noticeable. We will miss him terribly, but will have him in our hearts always. RIP Alan. - Posted by: Sandy Tolman (Former daughter in law) on: Mar 16, 2019

• So sorry to hear this. I had the pleasure to work with Al for a number of years though neither of us could recall how long. We kept in touch over the years by phone often remembering past floods and works. I always enjoyed our talks and his perspective. - Posted by: John Buermeyer (Friend) on: Mar 16, 2019