Obituary of Albert Channell

<h1>Albert (Al) Channell</h1> Channell, Albert (Al) Montague passed away on Friday, January 18, 2008 at his home in Waterloo, ON, surrounded by his loving and caring family - Audrey (Alexander), his beloved wife of 53 years, and sons Scott, Brent and Craig. Al will be greatly and sadly missed by son Scott, daughter-in-law Marlene and grandchildren Kate, Jane and Scott Jr. (North Vancouver, BC), son Brent, daughter-in-law Denise and grandchildren Vanessa and Victoria (Oakville, ON) and son Craig, daughter-in-law Lori and grandchildren Kayla and Mellissa (Plymouth, MI), as well as brother Doug (Mississauga, ON) and sister Barbara (Miller) (London, ON). Al was predeceased by his parents Harold A. (1989) and Grace E. (Perry 1986). Al was born in Sherbrooke, QC, on November 10, 1927. He lived in various cities in Quebec and Eastern Ontario until joining the Royal Canadian Navy and serving on the HMCS Red Deer during the Second World War. Al then settled in Montreal, joining the Royal Bank of Canada in 1947. He enjoyed a very successful 40 year career with numerous stops in Montreal, as well as New York City, Havana, Moncton, Vancouver and Coral Gables, FL, where he retired as Vice President - Latin America/Caribbean in November of 1987. In retirement, Al and Audrey split their time between Waterloo, ON and Sarasota, FL. Al was extremely proud of his 3 sons and 7 grandchildren, traveling often to see them in many of their sporting and academic activities. Al believed in giving back to the community. Throughout his life he was involved with many charitable and volunteer organizations, including the Waterloo Home Support Services Program, where he was a volunteer driver for many years. Being an avid tennis player, Al joined the Waterloo Tennis Club and played with and against younger opponents right up until October 23, 2007. He was then hit with the scourge of cancer in early November 2007. Al’s battle with cancer was short and courageous. His family would like to thank Drs. Moolman, Ward and Tan, the nursing staff at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, the nurses on the 8th floor of the Grand River Hospital, the Community Care nurses (Sara, Paula and Joan) and the nurses at Bayshore Home Health and the Red Cross for their care and compassion towards Al and his family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice in Al’s honour would be greatly appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Al’s life will be held Friday, January 25, 2008 from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Erb &amp; Good Funeral Home at 171 King St. South, Waterloo, ON 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com