Albert Montague Channell

1927 - 2008  (80 years)

• Name	Albert Montague Channell
  Born	10 Nov 1927	Sherbrooke, , Québec, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Military	WW2  [1]
  Name	Al Channell
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-246966P
  Died	18 Jan 2008	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I246966	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

• Notes

  CHANNELL, Albert (Al) Montague - Passed away on Friday, January 18, 2008 at his home in Waterloo, Ont., 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, B.C.); son, Brent; daughter-in-law, Denise and grandchildren, Vanessa and Victoria (Oakville, Ont.) and son, Craig; daughter-in-law, Lori and grandchildren, Kayla and Mellissa (Plymouth, Mich.), as well as brother, Doug (Mississauga, Ont.) and sister, Barbara (Miller) (London, Ont.). Al was predeceased by his parents, Harold A. (1989) and Grace E. (Perry 1986). Al was born in Sherbrooke, Que., 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, Fla., where he retired as Vice President - Latin America/Caribbean in November of 1987. In retirement, Al and Audrey split their time between Waterloo, Ont. and Sarasota, Fla. Al was extremely proud of his three sons and seven 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 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 on Friday, January 25, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at 171 King St. South, Waterloo, Ont. 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com The Record Newspaper - Jan. 22, 2008

  
  

• Sources

  [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Albert "Al" Montague Channell - Jan. 22, 2008.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 10 Nov 1927 - Sherbrooke, , Québec, Canada Died - 18 Jan 2008 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth