McInnis: Allan Erle,
Passed peacefully at Matthews House Hospice Alliston on Thursday September 12, 2019 with family by his side, his beloved bike in the room, and surrounded with memories of his adventures. In his 74th year, Al’s ride was cut short by malignant melanoma. For 52 of those years he has been the beloved husband of Sannie McInnis (nee: Tuk). Loving father of Sjanie (Morgan Mackie) and Talbot (Jennifer). Adored opa of Hannah, Robert, and Sadie. Dear brother of Kathy Brett (Peter), Bob (Val), and Margi Laurin (Sam), and brother-in-law of Leen Tuk (Nancy), Arenda Beringer (Al), and John Tuk (Kim Alvarado). Forever in the hearts of Russ and Jane Oldfield, extended family, and friends.
Cremation has taken place, and The Last Ride, a celebration of Al’s life, will be held on Sunday, September 29th, from 3:00-5:00pm at the Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper Street West, Alliston. Spoken words will be held at 4:00pm. Please join Al’s family for a time of fellowship and sharing of memories. The family would like you to share your photos of Al to create a slideshow for his celebration of life. Please, Upload a Memory. For those who wish, donations in Al’s memory to Matthews House Hospice or a charity of your choosing would be appreciated by the family. Carpe diem: seize the day.
Robert Turner says
Sandie, I just discovered Al’s obituary. I was saddened and surprised to learn of his passing in 2019. I was a friend of Al’s at Brampton High School in Grade 13 (1963/1964). I remember him as being a friendly, intelligent guy. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.
Colleen Coady-Rideout says
Dear Sannie and family
I was deeply saddened to hear of Al’s passing. It seems so surreal. He was an amazing soul. I would enjoy our conversations about our love of volunteer community work. He would give me great ideas about what you both had done in the past. I also enjoyed watching Al gear up for his bike rides and riding through town. He was such an inspiration. Al was like a father figure to me. He was always so caring. I enjoyed his sheepish grin he’d give me when I would ask the same question twice during our meetings. But he was patient and would take the time to always ensure I understood. Al was truly a kind and great man. A pillar of our community, a great friend and neighbour. Al will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Sending you and you family a great big hug.
Love Colleen
Walter & Joanne Randon says
Sannie & family… we are so saddened to hear about Al passing.. we were not here at that time but our prayers are with you and your family at this time..
Eva Harding says
Dear Sannie & Family:
Just received the bad news that Allan has died. I still can’t believe that Allan left us. He was the best adviser I ever had.
My sincere sympathies to you.
Eva Harding
Lloyd & Zalina Teelucksingh says
We were deeply shocked to hear your taped message about All’s passing away. Our sincerest condolences to you and the entire family. We will miss him but we know that he was called by the Almighty God. Our prayers and love to you and we know your strength and determination will guide you as you continue to carry on.
Werner & Christine Syndikus says
Dear Sannie,
We were so sorry to hear about Al’s passing. His chats and sound advice will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Werner & Christine Syndikus, Matthias and Thomas with their families.
Michael Swangard, CSP#850 says
We will remember Al as someone who loved the CSP and kept us on our toes with new adventures and activities. He truly deserved his CSP Award for his dedication and the time he devoted to our members. We have only wonderful memories to keep, and hope Al’s family cherishes those memories to help support them in their loss. From ‘Doc’ and Kathy Swangard, Greater Vancouver Zone, B.C.
Ross Brown & Jean Judge says
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our most sincere condolences.
Tony Ziolkowski says
Our deepest sympathies to Sannie and the family for your loss. I was lucky enough to count Al as friend. He was a dedicated and hard-working first-aid instructor.
We shared cycling, nordic skiing and eating sushi. I remember riding our bikes through the McMaster campus with Al pointing out the places where Sannie and he built the foundations of a long and happy marriage.
He will be missed.
Dave Mayo says
Al was a friend a a mentor to me. He was one of my first instructors in the ski patrol and always was helpful and fun to work with. Later he encouraged and assisted me as I got more involved in the ski patrol.
From a professional point of view Al always gave me good advice that i knew I could always trust. He helped me succeed in my business.
Al you will be always beremembered and missed by myself and all your friends
Cathcart family, says
Our hearts are broken at the loss of our dear friend and neighbour.Always in our hearts and on the trail with Ivor.
Tom Elmer says
Sannie and Family.
Kathy and I were saddened to hear of Al’s passing. Sending comforting energy to you and the family as you celebrate and remember Al’s life.
Tom and Kathy
Anne Golden says
Sannie and Family,
So sorry to learn of Al’s passing. Your lifetime of memories will help you in the difficult days ahead. My sincere condolences.
Kelly-Anne Rover says
Sannie and Family
My heartfelt sympathy go out to you for your loss. Al was an inspiration to anyone he met on and off the slopes and trails. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. Ride and ski on my long time friend. Until we meet again.
Kelly-Anne Rover
Lynda, David & Leona Frances Chalmers says
Dear Sannie and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Al’s passing. During the more than thirty years that we’ve known him, Al was a wonderful adviser and friend. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Spencer Barnes says
Al was a wonderful person, and I’m lucky to have met and known him the little time I did.
He was warm and welcoming and always made you feel at home.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Jane Hamacher & Doug Budden says
Dear Sannie,
Our condolences on the passing of your dear husband Al. We will always remember his smiling face at Achill concerts and trips abroad. He was a great support to us all. Know that we’re thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Jane & Doug
Patricia says
Sannie & Family-
It was my great privilege and pleasure to assist in the care of such a beautiful soul. Take care of each other. God Speed to Allan.
Patricia
Mary Doldersum says
Dear Sannie and family.
Ralph and I were saddened to learn about Al’s passing.
We have many fond memories, especially, about how wonderful a dancer Al was.
Our condolences.
The Doldersum Family
Betty Clark says
Sannie. So very sorry for your great loss. He was a lovely guy with a great smile. Geoff enjoyed his chats with him from one accountant to another. Our prayers are with you (even the ones in Holland). Keep strong and after a while, keep singing.
Love, Geoff and Betty
George & Ruth Stamper says
Sannie & family: Sorry to hear of your loss. Al was most certainly a community minded individual. He will be missed. our sincere condolences.
Alan $ Wendy & Masters and family says
Dear Sannie and family
We were so very sad to learn of Al’s passing. He was such a great guy and we always enjoyed our chats with him on family and world issues. We appreciated his guidance professionally and we always loved sharing family stories with both of you Sannie. All of you are in our hearts,thoughts and prayers
Barb and Eric Holmes says
Sannie and family
Somehow words are not enough to express our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family….
May you draw strength and comfort from those around you…. xoxo
Andy Hueton, Instructor and member, CSP says
Al and I started our volunteer service in the Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) at about the same time in the early 90’s. Whether it was teaching in the classroom, teaching at Nordic On Trail days or nordic skiing at HSV or nordic special events, being with this great man, Al, was always something to look forward to. Wish there had been more time. Will miss him deeply. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Glen Schlueter says
Sannie and Family. So very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. My sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Linda Doyle says
I’m so sorry for your loss Sannie, for you and your family
Gail & Tom Morgan says
Sincere condolences Sannie and family
Jeannette & Jim Ferrie says
Dear Sannie, Sjanie, Talbot & families, We were very sorry to learn of Al’s passing. Deepest sympathies from the Ferrie Family.
Phil Apperly says
Pauline and I were very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Always a smile and happy to chat. Al will be missed. Our condolences Sannie.
Betty Aldridge says
Dear Sannie and family: I am so saddened to hear of Al’s death.Another “good guy” was taken far too early.Your days ahead will be difficult but your children and especially your grandchildren will be your source of strength.Our lives are never the same when we loose our soulmate but “different” becomes okay at some point. My thoughts are with you. Betty
Lisa Ballinger says
Dear extended family,
I’m so glad to be part of CSP, warmly welcomed by Al and invited by him to be part of the bicycle ERU. My heart aches as I’m sure yours is devastated. Thank-you Al. You will be remembered!
Marco Romani, Chair, CSP Board of Directors says
Dear Sannie and family, the Canadian Ski Patrol was saddened to hear that Al lost his fight with malignant melanoma. Please accept our condolences on behalf of the entire Canadian Ski Patrol family. Recognized in 2016 with a CSP Award (#911) and a 25-year service award in 2017, Al was a longtime member of the CSP family, most recently serving as the National Nordic On-Snow Coordinator. He will be missed by all of his friends and colleagues within the CSP.
Sincerely, Marco Romani, Chair, CSP Board of Directors
Shira Harrison says
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. It was an honour to know Al through our shared interests in yoga, biking and politics. He will be missed!
Bill and Shelley Mackie says
Dear Sannie and Family
Sorry for your loss, I know you and your family will miss him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love and hugs to you Shelley and Bill
Anne Ritchie says
Dear Sannie,
I’m so sorry for your loss; you shared a wonderful life, and he leaves you with a legacy of love.
Lois Boyter says
Dear Sannie,please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Al. We will keep you all in our prayers. The Boyter Family
Mike McInnis says
I am sorry tom learn of Allan’s death. He was my eldest nephew and I well remember his birth and his days and years growing up. He was a fine man. I extend my sympathy to his wife and family
Monika & Ron Buxton says
Sannie and all McInnis family members Please accept our very sincere condolences for your loss. Al was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Love, Monika & Ron
Gail MacLennan says
Dear Sannie. I am very sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Diane & Harold Irwin says
Dear Sannie & Family,
Our sincerest condolences on your loss and our loss of such a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Diane & Harold
Elsie & Brian Newbigging says
Sanni & family, so sorry to hear of Al’s passing! He will be deeply missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ruth Dermott & Bill Zerback says
Sending prayers and sympathy to you, Sannie and your family. May you have many good memories to look back on.
Ed & Donna Armbrust says
Sannie & Family
Remembering as far back as McMaster University days, Al was a good friend, roommate and very good cook. Al was always infectiously enthusiastic about life in general and athletics and politics in particular. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. It is so sad that his ride has come to the end.
Anne (Carney) and Mike Sledz says
Dear Sannie, Sjannie and Talbot,
We were so sorry to read about the “much too young” passing of Al. My mom Frances Carney always said she had such great neighbours, and my own memories of Al and his family second that! I know Al was always available for mom if needed, especially in her later years when she was alone. May he Rest In Peace!
Rozella Deveau says
My prayers are with you and the family . He is safe with the Lord .Take one day at a time.
Cathryn Mcgregor says
Sannie our family was so lucky to have had such a good and honourable man in our lives. He was a caring mentor to Cameron and Duncan in their impressionable years and we have never forgotten his many kindnesses. I hope your many fond memories will help to sustain you and your family during this deeply sad time. Much Love, Cathryn
Eilish and Bill Boston says
Sincere condolences to you Sannie and to your family.
Annette Derraugh says
Heartfelt condolences from the Derraugh Family, Sannie. Wishing you and your family comfort and strength at this very sad time. We’ll miss that gentle soul.
Pat boland says
I am so sorry Sanni, he was taken to soon, he was one of the good guys. Lots of love to you and your family.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Sannie & Family
We were so very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. We have fond memories of both of you.
We will be away at the time of Al’ s celebration. Would love to be there.
Celebrate a life well lived.
Sue Carson says
Sannie. Lee and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family.
It was a wonderful opportunity for me to work with Al, to learn from him and to have such an amazing mentor, in him. I am grateful for all he has done for me. I will always remember our chats, his insights and especially our friendship.
He was an amazing, generous and giving man that will be greatly missed by so many.
Lots of love
Sue & Lee Carson
Eric Smith says
Sannie, on behalf of the Board of Directors, and the volunteers of the South Simcoe Railway, I would like to offer our condolences to you and yours.Allan was one of our greatest supporters and will be missed by all of us.
Eric (Smitty) Smith
President,
South Simcoe Railway
Eric and Karen Smith says
Sannie, both of us are very sorry to hear such sad news. Our thoughts are with you and your family. As will be the case with many other’s lives he touched, Allan will certainly be missed by the two of us.
Karen & Smitty
SSR
John & Jean Cochrane says
Our deepest condolences to the family. Al was a great guy and helped us with our books for Square Boy Pizza. He will be greatly missed.
Jerry Black says
Dear Sannie
I am so sorry to hear this news.
Heartfelt sympathy for you and your family.
I wasn’t in Al’s company very often but enjoyed every moment of the time I spent with him.
I’ll miss seeing him in the audience at our concerts. He was a good guy.
Jerry and Renee.
Sylvia Peacock says
Dear Sannie,
You have my sincere and deepest sympathy. Although I knew you and Al on a professional basis I always considered you and Al as friends. I always enjoyed our chats and our lunches! Al always gave me such good advice. The world has lost another good, kind, noble man. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.
Maureen EBERLY says
So sorry to hear of Al’s Death. I so enjoyed getting to know you both on our trip to Ireland and the many years since.
Anne Chesterton says
Dear Sannie,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family. The world has lost yet another very special man. I know how much he will be missed by those whose lives he touched.
Anne Chesterton
Sandy and David says
Sannie, we send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Al was always engaging, smiling and active, truly a good way to have lived.
The Sucklings
wayne hutchinson says
I am going to miss you Al. Your friendship, our lunches, the political discussions, our times with you and Sannie at the cabin. Your excitement, and laughter at watching Sannie catch Bass and Salmon.
I will miss the sage financial advice and help you gave to me and Adam. I will miss the chats about your bike riding adventures, your yoga classes, memories of our flag football team. I will miss the joy in your voice, the smile on your face when you were talking about your son and daughter and your grandchildren. You were a wonderful friend. Carpe Diem Al.
Sjanie Sintmaartensdijk says
Deer Sannie
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thoughts are with you and your childrenand
There children your grandchildren. Love Sjanie from Holland.
Margaret Phillips says
Dear Sannie: So very sorry for your loss
Judy Breckles says
The world has lost a bright caring, gentle man. His family have lost a wonderful husband & father. The community has lost an involved, commited volunteer. Sugartones have lost our honorary member, driver, worker & friend. I have lost a friend that I could talk to about anything on our rare long chats — even on the Sugartones bus!
John Archibald says
Our deepest condolences to you Sannie and your family. May God give you strength to get through this. God bless you all.
John & Anne Archibald
Susan Carr says
Dear Sannie;
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I know the two of you shared a very special bond. He is gone too soon.
Please accept my condolences.
Ed & Charlotte Carney says
Dear Sannie,
So sorry to hear about Al. We were fortunate to have the two of you as great neighbours for so many years.
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn says
Dear Sannie: It has been a long time since we have been in touch but we have many happy memories of our connections with you and Al. We were saddened to hear of Al’s passing and hope that your many happy memories will ease the pain of loss. God bless.
Janice & Richard Preiss says
One of the most scrupulous, ethical, honest and upstanding citizens we have ever met.
John & Diane Harrett says
Dear Sannie:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Al was a true friend, my tax mentor and my golfing buddy. He will be truly missed and we will forever treasure the times you both shared with us.
Ian and Vickie Withrspoon says
Dear Sannie and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss of a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by many friends.
May God give you all strength.
Joan Hammond says
AL was such a fabulous guy ,I just loved to talk to him on every thing …He was so smart ….loved to talk to him on politics and just about every thing. He will be missed so much by his loving wife his children and grand children so sad he was way too young. And his good friends will miss his conversations..I will…