Date of Birth: November 11, 1940
Date of Death: September 1, 2018
Al Paquin of Cochrane, Alta. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson’s/dystonia.
Al started working in Calgary in the late 1950s at what was Canadian Natural Gas and now Atco. He moved his family to Prince George, B.C. in 1966 where, for many years, he took a job at Northwood Pulp, and in that time received many trade tickets before moving on to start his own company, working from coast to coast in pulp mills. Later, Al put in many working years at Husky Energy before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2005.
Al lived a full life and had a love of flying his own plane, camping and fishing with family and his close and dear friends. When living in Nanaimo, B.C., Al loved the days salmon fishing with a dear friend. Al was full of humour, big laughs, always social and a great storyteller.
Albert is survived by his spouse, Marilyn; daughter, Michele Paquin; son, Jeff (Helen “Scotty”); grandchildren, Ian, Christopher, Cole, Marin and James; and his little buddy, Radar. Albert also leaves behind his sisters, Collette Robertson, Linda (Dave) Morgan; brothers, Hank (Shirley), Terry (Barb), Beno “Alvin” (Glenda); brothers-in-law, Fred (Deany) Penhale and Doug (Carol); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Al was predeceased by his brother, David; and his wife, Gail.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like very much to thank the wonderful staff at Bethany Home Care for their compassionate care. Also a big thank you to Mel and Dianne for their kindness and being by dad’s side.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, #120, 6835 Railway St. SE, Calgary, Alta., T2H 2V6, www.parkinsonalberta.ca, or the Bethany Home Care in Cochrane, 1000 32 Quigley Drive Cochrane, Alta., T4C 1X9. Phone 403-932-6422, https://bethany7754.thankyou4caring.org/donate or a charity of your choice.
In living memory of Al Paquin, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane Alta., T4C 2E2, Phone 403-932-4740.
