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DE FOY, “Albert” Joseph

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Albert De Foy passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Augustina De Foy; his son Randy De Foy (Susan); and grandchildren Rachelle (Caleb) and Alex (Katrina). He was predeceased by brother Raymond De Foy; sisters Teresa Nielsen and Cecile Walls; and brother Andrew De Foy.

Al loved life, was a very generous man, with a great sense of humour. Al loved to be around people and loved a good dance party. Al served his country, worked as a mechanic in the material handling industry, becoming a Sales Rep and eventually starting his own company in Oshawa, ON. Al loved the outdoors, sailing on Lake Ontario, he took up motorcycling, travelling throughout Canada, US, & Europe. Al took up skiing and hockey. He loved his wife Augustina, his grandchildren Rachelle & Alex and son Randy and wife Susan. Al will be missed by family and friends here in Canada and in Ghana.

A special thanks to Al’s Family Doctor, Marty Steinruck, the staff at May Bennett, the staff at KGH Emergency and finally the wonderful caring nurses and doctors at KGH ICU B who looked after Al in his final days and hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, kidney.ca.

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  • Shirley Walsh says:
    November 30, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Augustina and to Randy, Susan and family. It was very sad to hear of Al’s passing. He was my neighbor at Bench II and we thought the world of him. Al was always so pleasant, a very gentle and kind man. He will be truly missed. Warm hugs and thoughts are with you all. Most sincerely, Shirley Walsh

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