It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex Cameron at Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care in Shelburne on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, surrounded by his family and the loving staff members of Dufferin Oaks. Our gentle giant, who always wore a smile on his face and carried humour in his heart which he spread with joy, has left us. Alzheimer’s may have taken his memories and caused him great confusion, but it never took away his love for his family, including the PSWs and nurses at Dufferin Oaks who have taken such good care of him during his final years. Our memories of him will never fade as we remember him playing road hockey with the kids, walking his beloved dog Tawnie around Caledon East, and riding his bike when he had exhausted Tawnie, and always there to lend a helping hand be it for family, friends or neighbours.
He was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Kennedy) Cameron. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Esther (Ann) Cameron; his daughters Maureen Smith and Kathleen Heaney; his son-in-law Wayne Smith; his grandsons Brendan Smith, Alan Michaud and David Michaud; his great-grandchildren Haley Hines, Emily Michaud and Noah Michaud; his sister Isabel Campbell; his brothers Bill Cameron, Archie (Vonda) Cameron, Gerard (Sophie) Cameron, and Pat Cameron; his sister-in-law Catherine Cameron, and brother-in-law Cletus Touesnard. Predeceased by his brother Martin Cameron; sister, Mary Touesnard; brother-in-law Angus Campbell; sister-in-law Wilma Cameron; and sister-in-law Obbie Cameron.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213). If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Helen Hawkrigg
Ann and family
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Al. He was a true friend and a gentleman. I can still see him playing hockey with Brendan and Nickolas. Gramps will be missed by all
Kathy Heaney
Good bye Alex I am so sorry I did not make it. You are in my heart forever.
Your daughter forever Kathy
Lucy Banks ( Johnstone )
dear Aunt Esther I am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing I hope the thoughs and prayers of your family and friends hope get you through these sad days
ESTHER PETERSON
HI AUNT ESTHER, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD HELP YOU THROUGH THESE NEXT FEW WEEKS. ALL MY LOVE.
ESTHER PETERSON
Derk Sieliakus
sorry for his passing. had a lot of laughs with Alex. he will be missed. Just cant put into words how I feel. great man.
Josephine Lackie
I am truly sorry for your loss. I only knew Alex for a short time, but he sure made an impression on me. He was such a nice human being with a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you. Josephine Lackie
Ruby Baisley ex resident of 20 Walker Rd.
My deepest condolences to you Ann and your family. I always felt that Al and you were special people and I care dearly for yous both. Al and you always treat me with love and respect Always friendly towards me when ever you seen me. Ann you always gave me a hug which meant a lot to me so I am sending to you my sweet lady the biggest hug and kiss there is and know that your in my thoughts. There is miles between us now and I don’t get to see you to often but that doesn’t change my feeling for yous. May the peace and comfort and love of our precious Lord fills your souls . Have peace knowing that your special man is suffering no more and he is rejoicing with the Lord. love you Ann xoxo
Lloyd Andrade
To Al’s family. May all the warm and special memories you shared with your loved one Stay with you and bring you comfort through all the days ahead.
Theresa Campbell
So sorry to hear of uncle Alex’s passing. He was such a nice uncle and always gave me a hug when we saw one another.
I have fond memories of him.
Gerry Blakely
Our deepest sympathy to Ann and family. Alex was a wonderful friend and always so easy to talk to, He will be greatly missed by all of us at Walker Road Seniors.
Lawrence Cameron
Hello Ann and family
I am so sad to hear of Uncle Alex’s passing. We just lost Mary and now Alex. My son, Douglas, and I visited him the summer before last and he was so happy to hear some good old Cape Breton fiddle tunes from Douglas and stories from home; he even had a few himself! I was so glad that he remembered me and Mom and Dad. I remember that as a kid, Alec would come home from Toronto with a Ford Mustang convertible in which he was so happy to give us kids a ride to the beach. He was a good man and the obituary did him that honour. I’m glad that my last memories of him are those of him smiling and tapping his toes to the fiddle music. God bless him and your family.
Mike Campbell
Uncle Alex was on-of-a-kind. I have many, many fond memories of him, mostly around trips to Cape Breton with him. One particular summer when I was 12 or so, we would do the after dinner dishes together and then head out to the barn-yard where we would play catch, more accurately, he would fire baseballs with all his might and I would catch then with my back to the barn door. I would never let him know that my palm was stinging but man, he could fire a baseball. Uncle Alex was the first adult to treat me as an equal and I always appreciated him for that. He may be gone from this earth but my fond memories of him will last. My condolences to Ann and family, a wonderful man has passed on.
Bill Campbell
So sorry to hear of uncle Alex passing. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. I will miss him but he will live in my memories. My deeest condolences.