In loving memory of Alan Richard McCormick 1945 – 2018 … best husband ever to Penny and dearest father to Kip and Erin.
Al passed of cancer at Brampton Civic Hospital surrounded by everyone in his immediate family. True to his unique, lovable character, right up to the end he entertained his nurses, doctors and all who visited with witty comments, making upbeat the seriousness of his situation. He was truly a one-of-a-kind person. He passionately enjoyed teaching at VMCI and SCI where he made lasting friendships with countless colleagues and students. Al lived life to the fullest, enjoying his cottage experiences most of all. Our souls are empty without him, but we know he is in a place where there is no pain or suffering. We know the angels welcomed him with open arms and his kind spirit will make Heaven an even better place. We are grateful to have had the privilege of being his family.
There will be no formal funeral. Al would not have liked a mournful ceremony. Instead, on Saturday, December 8th, there will be an in-and-out drop-in at our home in Bolton from 12 noon to 4 pm where anyone who has a moment can come and share happy memories with others who knew him. If directions are needed, please email alpen@sympatico.ca for the address.
For those who may wish to send flowers, our family would like to invite donations to the Canadian Cancer Society as an alternative. Such a gift would help countless others, and Al would have appreciated that.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
TERRY & WAYNE STODDART
Penny, Kip and Erin….our most heartfelt condolences to you. Al certainly was one of a kind and we take pride in having had the pleasure of knowing him. Terry & Wayne Stoddart….we offer the following poem….
A Symbol of Hope
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed…
We feel lucky to have seen it.
Pamela Porter
Dear Mrs McCormick and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr McCormick passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
I Will miss my joking with Mr McCormick during his treatments at EGH, and to see his smile and get my daily hug, and ask if he brought lunch or not. You both are wonderful people and will be waiting to see you Mrs McCormick to get my daily hug from you. It was a pleasure getting to know both of you, and how you both touched my life.
Always in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.
Diane Killam
Dear Penny,
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. I remember the fun we used to have playing ball. Just think, he’s with Marilyn and Bob Gosse hitting home runs and having a blast. My sincere condolences to you and your family, Penny. He was a gentle soul and wonderful man.
Tom and Jan Mathieson
Our heartfelt condolences on this immense loss. Al is free of pain and at peace now and hopefully this brings you comfort along with all of the wonderful memories you have shared that will forever be with you.
Dolores and Kathleen Part
Our deepest sympathy to you, Kip and Erin. We feel your loss but in time you the big hole in your heart will heal.
Fintan & Mary
So many Sunday morning baseball memories and mixed slo pitch too.. what a great sense of humour Al had. I always remember him writing “ARM” on the sleeve of his shirt at the start of the year.. still makes me smile .
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Jonathan Hope
Dear Mrs. McCormick,
I recently learned of Al’s passing, my condolenaces to you and your family. I was a student of Mr. McCormick’s at Vincent Massey in the early 80’s. He was an excellent teacher and a true gentleman who was always willing to lend a hand to students like me who needed a little extra help. I will forever remember his sunny disposition and encouraging smile. He will be missed by all those that knew him.
Jonathan Hope
Class of ’82