ALFRED RUSSEL HART JR.

It is with profound sadness we announce that Alfred has begun his journey to the spirit world after his lengthy battle with cancer.

Alfred was predeceased by his wife Jocelyne; son, Duane; his parents, Alfred Sr. and Mordina Hart; sister Audrey Dysart; brothers, Irvine, Ralph, and Ron; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Dysart and George Ross; parents-in-law, Louis and Patricia Lafreniere; and his life partner’s parents, Harold and Annette Erlendson. Also meeting him on the other side are his best friends, Elton, John, Bob, and Gary, to just name a few.

Left to mourn his memory are his life partner, Corinne Labelle; daughters, Stacy (Jason) Banman and Jennifer (Tyler) Mulla; step children, Laura (Jeff) Sampson and Kurtis Labelle; grandchildren, Gavin (Katherine) and Aria Banman; Jake Hart, Tavian, Lynkan, Ayela and Tucker Mulla; Asher and Molly Sampson; his two cherished sisters, Sharon Hart-Lindsey and Fran Ross; as well as countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Alfred was born on July 26th, 1951 in Norway House, Manitoba. He met his wife, Jocelyne while he was attending Frontiere College in Cranberry Portage. They were married on October 28th, 1972. In August the following year, they welcomed their son Duane and they became a family of 3. After the birth of their daughter Stacy, they moved from Norway House to Oakbank, Manitoba. In 1984 they moved once again to Anola, where they then welcomed their third child, Jennifer, in 1985. Alfred lost his wife, Jocelyne, in 2005, he was able to move on and meet his life partner, Corinne, and gained two more children Laura and Kurtis.

Alfred was one of the funniest, generous, loving and loyal people I have ever met. His love of music and a good party are one of the main things I remember about my dad. Growing up, I can remember parties where there was always him playing his guitar and my mom singing along, especially, House of the Rising Sun. He would tirelessly sing Puff the Magic Dragon for me over and over again, simply because I asked. Many people, if they close their eyes and think back, can hear the echoes of Charley Pride’s, Kaw Liga, echoing in the air. Or the way he could make a parody out of popular music to make everyone laugh, well maybe not Mom.

He had a sense of humor like no other, and I already miss those jokes or one-liners that he could knock off without even thinking about it. My favourite saying was “Oh my Goodness, Dad!” All the while sitting there laughing, saying “What?” Even in the end he had his family and friends laughing at some of his jokes. I didn’t hear the joke but I know “Cancun” will bring a smile to a few faces.

As it is impossible to sum up my dad’s life in some sentences and paragraphs, the truth is, I don’t need to. His legacy will live on in everyone he ever met. In his children, grandchildren, friends, and acquaintances. We all have a story and memory of him. And I encourage you all to think back on those memories and smile. He may have passed from this world to the next, but he will forever live on in all of us.

Thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff at the Health Science Centre and Selkirk Regional Hospital for everything you did for Alfred.

Kîhtwâm ka-wâpamitin nohtâwiy. 

I will see you again, my father.

Alfred’s family kindly requests that all of his friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour his memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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