Retired Volunteer with Bolton Ambulance
Peacefully, at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre – Brampton Meadows, on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, Allan Porterfield, Bolton, in his 74th year, beloved husband of the late Ruth Porterfield. Loving father of Gary and his wife Christine, and Wendy. Cherished Papa of Connor, Nathan and Breanna. Dear brother of Una, Lyle (deceased), Bonnie, June, Elaine and Joyce. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 3 at 2 o’clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 26331, Station BRM B, Toronto M7Y 4R1 or Toronto General Hospital Foundation, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto M5G 2C4.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Your friend and paperboy my son ryan moody sorry for your loss AL was a good man may he be resting in a better place our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time take care.
On behalf of Jean Nunez, Pat Hibbitts, Robert Miller and John Miller
Dear Gary and Wendy: Our most sincere condolences on the loss of you Dad. Our memories of your Dad and Mom go back to when they first met and their wedding. Very happy times indeed. The Miller Cousins
Mr Mrs Cletus McGregor
We are so sorry to hear off your Dad passing. Our thoughts and prays go out to you all. Love Jackie Cletus McGregor.
Kristine Passera
Gary and family, I deeply sympathize with your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. He was a great man with a heart of gold.
Caledon Meals on Wheels
Allan, as you know loved to joke around. He was one client that I truly enjoyed my conversations with. He loved talking about the grand kids.
The staff & volunteers here at Caledon Meals on Wheels would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to the family.
Carmen Ambrosio
Meals Coordinator
Moody Family
May your dad rest in peace my thought are with you and your family he was a great guy that will truly be missed.
Tom & Donna McLarty ( former Bolton Ambulance Driver )
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Al was always a good friend to us even after we left the Ambulance Service. He was a soft spoken, kind man. We know he will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.
Kelly (Andrew) McNabb
Wendy & Family,
Thinking of you all at this time and sending you heartfelt condolences. May you always remember your father & the special moments together fondly.
Kelly & Family
Fosbury Family
Gary and Wendy,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Derek, Barinder, Serena and Ryan
Lyn Knuff (Home Care Worker)
Wendy, Gary, Christine and family,
I am so sad to hear of your dad’s passing. I enjoyed getting to know him and being a small part of his life. He enriched my life even in the short time I knew him – I learned quite a bit about Nascar racing and tractor pull competitions!
You are all in my prayers.
Lyn
Ken Graham (former volunteer paramedic with Bolton Ambulance)
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Al Porterfield. His face lit up whenever I saw him- whether it be in the ambulance where we worked together, at a tractor pull, just sitting in a bar or chatting on his front porch. He always had time for anybody, but particularly his children and grandchildren. Al would do anything for you and I can’t imagine a better friend. To Gary and Wendy, two of my favourite students, I share your grief.
Bunny & Bill Tetzlaff (former Bolton Ambulance
Gary & Wendy
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a very special, caring man. He gave to his community a very valuable gift – his time. Be very proud of him, he will be remembered by many people for his kindness and his smile.
Bunny & Bill Tetzlaff
Tatamagouche, NS
Eric Gibson
Gary and family,
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He always knew how to make everyone around him smile. He will be missed.
Eric Gibson
Ken Graham (former volunteer paramedic with Bolton Ambulance)
I have never met a nicer guy than Al Porterfield. He always met me with a smile and twinkle in his eye. He and his late wife Ruth were a mainstay of the Bolton Volunteer Ambulance Service for 15 years.
I have enjoyed working with Al on the ambulance, watching him excel in tractor pull, or just chat with him in retirement at his home or in a restaurant. My sympathy goes out to Gary and Wendy, two of my favourite students, who Al was so proud of along with his grandchildren.
Christine Homsy
Dear Wendy, Gary, and Family
I was so saddened to hear news of your father’s passing. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Christine Homsy and Family
Pieta van Arnhem
Gary and family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.
Cheeks Bar & Grill
Our Deepest condolences to you all…Our thoughts will be with you.
Al will missed dearly by all of us at Cheeks.
Rest in peace Al…I’ll miss your smile & stories.
The Boys at Cheeks, Lui Rob & Bruno.
The Henry Family
Wendy and Gary,
We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Wayne & Joan Robinson
Wendy, Gary & Family,
We send our sincere condolences in the loss of your Father, Al, who was a very dear friend of ours.
Al treated us more like family than neighbours with daily phone calls and our many outings to various places including trips to the U.S.A. for tractor pulling parts.
We have already missed his company during the last few months with his illness, however with his passing we know that he has gone to a much better place free of pain and suffering.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in has passing and the memories of Al will be with us forever.
Teri McDonald and Joe Soares
Dear Wendy, Gary and family.
What I will remember about Al is his strength, and happy outlook on life. Although he faced daily struggles with his health. I never heard him complain or see him down over it. There was always a new project to keep him occupied. Whether it was doing a home renovation or buying a new vehicle. I will forever remember his zest for life and oh, how he loved to tease. William Street will not be the same without our neighbour and for so many of us a dear friend. We will miss him very much.
Joe and I share comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering. We send you thoughts of peace and courage.
Lorrie Wren ( nee Attridge )
Wendy & Gary,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Al Thomson (former Bolton Ambulance Volunteer)
I just saw the notice of your father’s passing. I wish to offer my condolences on your loss. I remember Al as I was starting out as a volunteer with the ambulance service almost 25 years ago. Al was always very caring, understanding and compassionate. I learned how to relate to patients by watching Al as he connected with them and it was how he carried himself that I respected most. I am still in the ambulance business today and wish there were more people like Al around to learn from. He will be sorely missed.
Rob Harakal
I just received notice of the passing of Al. My sincere condoloences on your loss. Al was a caring and compassionate medic. All the memories of Al and working with him in Bolton Ambulance will be with all of us forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may he rest in peace.
Antoinette Bozac
Wendy, I just learned of your loss and express to you and your family my sincere condolences. Remember the laughter of your father and cherish the memories of him – these will live forever and give you strength. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Be well. Antoinette
Jim ( Former Bloton Ambulance Volunteer) & Pat Brohman
Gary and Wendy, Please accept our condoloences on your loss.
I met Al at the Bolton Ambulance, a great guy. He was helpful and caring, I tried to get to see him when I could in Bolton after I left the Volunteer Ambulance Service, but did not get down there as much as I would have liked to. He always had the time for you.
He will be missed by all.
Our prayers are with you.
Jim, Pat, David and Daryl Brohman