Alvin Eccles
May 1, 2018
Alvin Russell Eccles, of Mount Forest, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, May 1st,2018 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Johnson) for 62 years. Loving father of Leslie Eccles and his wife Sheila of Conn, Patricia Eccles, Douglas Eccles, and Paul Eccles and his wife Carmen all of Mount Forest. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Ryan (Cara), Cory, Sandy (Melissa), Nichole, Paula (Jason), Amanda (Paul), Connie (Rob), Heidi (Travis) and great-grandfather of Patricia, Johnathan, Johannah, Chloe, Taylor, Ava and three more on the way. Predeceased by his parents Leslie and Alice Eccles and his step-father John Campbell. A memorial reception celebrating Alvin’s life will be held at the Mount Forest United Church (lower level), 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest on Saturday, May 19th from 1 – 4 p.m. Private inurnment at the Mount Forest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations to the Cancer Patient Services or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
Condolences
Joan and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this very sad time. Anne [cousin]
— Anne Waymouth, May 22, 2018Joan, Les, Pat, Doug, Paul and Families Our deepest condolences to you and your families. Alvin will be sadly missed. I will miss the numerous visits and conversations that we engaged, either at A & W or about town. Many times while in Mount Forest, I would pick out his silver pickup making the rounds through town. Rest in Peace my Friend.
— Ken & Joan Hayward, May 9, 2018To the Eccles family: My sister Susan and I wish to remember Alvin fondly as a good friend to our Dad, Walter Pfeffer. The two of them shared a lot of truck driving experiences. We remember our families at Balm Beach and what a lot of fun it was. We are thinking of all of you. Jane (Pfeffer) Ford.
— Jane Ford, May 8, 2018Sorry to hear about Alvin passing.Our condolences to all the familyj
— Mitch Marchant, May 6, 2018Joan, Pat and boys. I was very sad to hear about Alvin,I will always remember the fun times with you both in Wiarton,and the very wet rides in the boat with you both. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow
— Iona Bird, May 4, 2018You all have our deepest condolences...Gord will miss sitting beside Alvin every morning for coffee.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, May 4, 2018Joan and family. I'm very saddened to hear of Alvins passing, He had such a great sense of humour, I will always remember having so much fun with you both in Wiarton, and the wet boat rides he took me on. My condolences.
— Iona Bird, May 4, 2018Deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace.
— Murray Adam, May 4, 2018Joan and family sorry for your loss ,I seen Alvin nearly every morning picking up his paper .are deepest condolences
— kevin coutts, May 3, 2018Joan and family, our deepest sympathy in Alvin's passing. He was a great guy and a big influence in my early years at the rink and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
— John & Patti Weber, May 3, 2018Joan and family, our deepest condolences for your loss. Laura & Tina Bremmers
— Tina Bremmers, May 3, 2018Joan and families. We are so sorry for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He will always be in your heart.
— Doug & Brenda Hawkrigg, May 3, 2018My sincere condolences to Joan and the whole family with the loss of Alvin. I remember working with him and he was quite a funny man. He will be missed deeply. My prayers to you all.
— Chris Edgar, May 3, 2018Joan and Family. So sorry on the passing of your loved one Alvin.He was a very kind and gentle man and also a very good friend of ours.We enjoyed many good chats and cups of coffee together.He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
— Sharon and Clayton Sully, May 3, 2018Joan and Family. So sorry on the passing of your loved one Alvin.He was a very kind and gentle man and also a very good friend of ours.We enjoyed many good chats and cups of coffee together.He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
— Sharon and Clayton Sully, May 3, 2018Joan and family. I am so very sorry and saddened to see that Alvin has passed away. In this time of sadness, may you see God in the faces of friends, hear Him in their voices and feel Him in the touch of their hands. May their help, caring and sympathy reflect His love and kindness at this time when you need Him most. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask.
— Fay Kaye, May 2, 2018Joan and family. So sorry for your loss. Alvin was quite the character. I have many fond memories of him. My deepest condolences to the entire family. Heaven just got another angel. My prayers are with you all.
— Theresa Clemmer, May 2, 2018Joan and family. I am so very sorry and saddened to see that Alvin has passed away. I so enjoyed my time with you both. He was quite a man with a great sense of humour. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Donna Bilton
— Donna Bilton, May 2, 2018