Obituary of Alfred "Al" Martin McMaster

McMASTER: Alfred Martin “Al” (Skip) Passed away after a brief illness at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Bobcaygeon on Saturday April 4, 2015. Al McMaster of Bobcaygeon (formerly Scarborough) in his 89th year, predeceased by his loving wife Jackie. Al was a longtime Assistant Manager for A & P Stores and enjoyed over 50 years of volunteer service with Scouts Canada. An avid naturalist, gardener and artist, Al was a true gentleman in every sense. He genuinely lived the values that he spent his entire life sharing with others and the impact he had on so many lives will never be forgotten. Loved and missed by his sons Greig (Libby) and Mark (Jan). “Grampa” will be remembered by Conor (Heidi), Aaron, Marijke (Bryan), Sarah, Alexander, Alexandra, Kelsey and by his great grandchildren Quinn, Rémy, Matilda and Riley. Also missed by his close companion Carol Hughes, his sister Betty and son-in-law Chris. Predeceased by daughter Lynne, great granddaughter Sinead and by his brothers Sam and Bill. A funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM. Visitation two hours prior to the service. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity United Church or the Alzheimer Society as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences, arrange flowers or make donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St., Bobcayegon at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222. The McMaster Family would like to express their deep gratitude to all the staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home for the exceptional care Al received.