Albert DALTON

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DALTON: Albert Patrick Dalton C.D was born April 27, 1954 in St. John’s, Newfoundland to Albert and Margaret Dalton. Al left home at 19 with the Canadian Forces, beginning a journey that would take him across the world over the next 31 years. He served at sea (HMCS Annapolis, Terra Nova, Nipigon) and on land; in Europe (RCDs, Lahr Germany), with the UNDOF (Egypt, Golan Heights, Syria) and in Canada (Calgary, Shelburne, Halifax, Shilo, Kingston) and by choice, concluding his service in Shilo, Manitoba with the rank of Master Warrant Officer. Al is survived and lovingly missed by his wife of 28 years Carolyn, daughter Patricia (Ryan), son Connor of Brandon; mother Margaret, siblings: Debbie (Ray), Garry (Gladys), Cindy (Terry), Joy (Peter) and Bruce (Gina), as well as nieces and nephews of Newfoundland. He was predeceased by his father Albert Patrick Dalton. The memory of Al will be embraced by his Winnipeg family Don and Rose Morrison, Colin, Cathie (Howard), Colleen (Mark) and nieces and nephews. Al was a first class chef and is remembered as always having food ready for the troops no matter the time they arrived back from exercise. He was the same with friends and family, always making sure everyone was well fed and looked after. Even after retirement from the military, Al continued making meals with Prairie Oasis (Meals on Wheels) in Brandon. Al loved hockey, from being an assistant coach on the Victoria Street Hockey Team, winning the first St. John’s Daily News Metro Street Hockey championship; to being there for Patricia’s and Connor’s games; as a season ticket holder for the Wheat Kings, and as a diehard Leafs fan and Team Canada supporter. He played baseball, broomball and curled in the military. Although from “away” he loved the Prairies where he was introduced to sports about which he became passionate including cycling, skating and golf. Al loved camping and took his family vacations across the country eventually settling with the 5th wheel trailer at Aspen Grove over the past few years where many summers were spent with friends and family there. He was the go-to guy about meals and often chief cook at our group barbeques. He was also a serious model railroader with a layout that encompassed a large part of our basement. Trips home to Newfoundland were highlights, to enjoy his love of fish and seafood and to rejuvenate his love of family. He was able to make one last trip in September, for nephew Christopher’s wedding, where family were able to connect for a last good time. Al shared his message to not ignore heartburn symptoms and to be mindful of lifestyle risk factors like smoking and drinking that may contribute to cancer. Al fought the good fight over the last four plus years with courage and dignity and eventually succumbed February 15, 2014 on the Palliative Unit at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. He is at peace now.The Ceremony to Celebrate Albert’s Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Joe Ball, Hospital Chaplain will officiate. Interment will be in the Veterans’ Section of the Brandon Cemetery. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Al to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation for BRHC Cancer Services, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2B3. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 05, 2014