We Remember
SCHOTT, Albert
October 10, 1952 — July 31, 2025
Born on October 10, 1952, Albert Schott passed away peacefully with his daughter Ainsley by his side on July 31, 2025, at the age of 72. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gaylen; his children Daniel (Rachelle), Aaron (Kristy), and Ainsley (Kris); and his grandchildren Jack, Stella, Bodhi, London, Kyra, and Vailyn.
A Celebration of Life will be held on THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM (PDT), at PRIEST CREEK WINERY, 2555 SAUCIER ROAD, KELOWNA, BC.
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Service
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM (PDT)
Location
PRIEST CREEK WINERY
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Al is no longer in any pain though. May your journey through healing be peaceful.
We are so sorry to hear of Albert passing. Our sincerest condolences to Gaylen and all the family. Please take care of each other.
Marlene and Glen
Joanne and I went to Vincent Massey with Albert and Remember him as a very nice guy. Our condolences to Gaylen and the family.
Condolences to the family.
I grew up in Fort Garry where we went to school together
Dear Gaylen, Heartfelt Condolences to you and your family. Although we have not seen one another in many years, I follow your adventures on Facebook, and most importantly I remember yours and Albert’s wedding. A truly glorious day.. He was a most special man. I send you love. Nancy Occhipinti
Very sorry for loss Gaylen. Too young to go. Thinking of you.
Oh Gaylen..I am so sorry to hear this sad, sad news. Al and I send our condolences to all of you.
Judi
I’m so very sorry Gaylen to hear this heartbreaking news of the loss of your husband. Thinking about you and sending love to
You and your family at this very difficult time. .
Gaylen and family:: So very sad to hear this news. Big hugs to you and your beautiful family.
Sending love at this sad time x
Linda and Martin
I have fond memories of my high school buddy Albert. My sincere condolences to his family.
Our deepest condolences to you Gaylen abd your family. Al was a wonderful person and we will always remember him. Jo Ann & Jay Dowell
My memories of Albert go wayback to Ralph Maybank School, if I remember correct. Thanks for your 60 + years of friendship Albert.
Very sorry to the family upon hearing of Al’s passing. He was my trainer when I joined New Holland in 1997. He gave me great guidance and teaching to get me up to speed quickly in this new company. He continued to call weekly to see how I was doing and just chat about life. Al was a great friend in those early days. We had a lot of fun in those Calgary branch days. Thank you very much for all the help, guidance, and friendship sir!! Rest In Peace, Al
Gayle’s, Daniel, Aron, Ainslie and Families,
We are so sadden to hear of Al’s passing! Despite his health challenges of recent years he remained the upbeat, fun, positive and easy going guy we all loved. Our memories of warm destination work trips with New Holland and long weekend shenanigans in Saskatchewan lake locations remain our favourite times spent with your family! Al was always a supportive work colleague and friend! Although distance made personal visits less frequent, he was always an eager ear on the other end of the phone or email. His jokes, crazy antics and dress ups will always be remembered with a smile and some with both still and video proof! His loss will be greatly felt by all of you, but know in your hearts how much he loved you and how proud he was of his family! Our many conversations reflected the pride he felt for his family!
In the sad days ahead, remember him with a big smile! He was one of a kind and yes he will be missed but he left such a legacy in all of you!
All our Love and Hugs 🥰
Jim, Heather, Britany, Lara and Carly
We are very sorry for your loss. Al was a wonderful friend and I loved his sense of humor. He also was very fun to work with during our years with New Holland. He will be missed.
Doug and Luann Warrener
I just heard from Ted Hawley about Albert’s passing. I know he’d been teasing the unknown for some time, given his health issues, but I found him both philosophical and gentle about it. Al was of those guys who, our having met young in life, just picked up where we last left off – despite the great separation of time and distance. I remember his long hair and craziness as a Fort Garry kid (there are pictures). Then, years later, the easy, widow-peaked look of a Robert Mitchum, cowboy hat tilted slightly back, eyes watchful but amused… Hmm, I’m pretty sure this is what Al told me to write about him when we were last at Ted’s cottage on Clearwater Bay (LOTW) some years back but, even if my memory’s a tad flawed (he might have mentioned, ever hopeful, the Gary Cooper of our parents), it’s the Al I’ll remember with fondness and respect. We also had another chance to talk, catch up and ponder our lives (a good friend had just gone) and I came away thinking what a fine and generous person Albert really was – the boy I knew and the man he became. And I’m not alone in this. While others have their own words about him, these are mine. And from the heart. Godspeed Albert and thank you for the privilege of having known you. Cheers, Rick
(And know, I know you know, you’ll always be one of the ‘boyz’ – Ted, Stan, Kenny, Bruce, Ray, and me). We’ll miss you, laughter and all…
Dear Gaylen and family,
Our deepest condolences.
May Al rest in peace.
Charles, Ann-Sofie, Julia and Alexander Pilgrim
So sorry for your loss Gaylen. All the best to you and your family. 🙏Gail Murray
Gaylen and family, We send our sincere sympathies to all of you on the loss of Albert. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. Albert was a great guy and will be well-remembered by all whose paths he crossed throughout his life. Dave & Deb Walde
Dear Gaylen and family
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Sending hugs to all of you.
Gaylen, I’m so sorry to read this, and so sorry for your loss. One of the hardest parts of growing older is losing old friends. Joan Bubbs
Gaylen, please accept my sincere condolences. I am deeply sorry for your loss!
So very sorry for your families loss! My dad Ron Schott, his cousin, offers his condolences! I am glad I got to meet him in Calgary. May memories of Al help you through this loss!♥️
My deepest condolences to Gaylen and the family! I will forever remember Al and Gaylen inviting me into their beautiful home when I was visiting Aaron and Kristy many years ago. Thinking of you all in this difficult time and sending big hugs x
We are very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. We have good memories of Al and his outgoing nature and sense of humor.
Dear Gaylen, So sorry to hear the sad news of Al’s passing. He was such a kind man in all the years that I have known him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family Gaylen.
Shirley Crowe
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Condolences to you Gaylen and family. He was a great guy to work with and as a friend. Many great memories!
Dear Gaylen,
I am so very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our thoughts are with you, your family, and the beautiful, caring community in which we all lived. Thinking of you, hugs and warm thoughts,
Gail Harrison
From all of us (Ken is writing this on behalf of our little clan) our biggest and deepest sympathies to you Gaylene, the kids and grand children. Our families certainly have a long time connection of which Al was a big part of. I don’t think we ever saw Al without a smile and will always remember that. Gaylen, a cliche it is, but we are close if you need, just ask.
Dear Gaylen ,Ainsley, Dan, Aaron and Families: My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Keep your memories close, they do help in this time of loss. Remember the good times that you shared. No matter how much time we have it is never enough! Hugs
Brenda
So sorry to hear about Albert’s passing. We had many fun times playing together as young cousins on Royce Av. He was always so much fun to be with. Our hearts are with you, Gaulin and family. Love Bonnie and Dick
Our condolences to the Family. Very sad news.