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Brewster; Alfred Charles

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Brewster;

BREWSTER – Alfred Charles,  75, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012.

             Born in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late Herbert and Lucretia (Meisner) Brewster.

             “Alfie” was a long time employee with Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited retiring in 1994. He enjoyed playing sports, especially softball, playing up until he was 53. He played broomball for many years before taking up coaching. He loved to curl and was a member of the Mersey Bowling League as well as the Brooklyn Marina and was a scout leader for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Theresa ( Whynot), daughter Robenia  (Heather) of Dartmouth. His sister Margaret (Dennis) Alexander of Windsor and brothers Herbert of Liverpool and Albert (Ellen) of Brooklyn; many nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by his son Trevor. Sisters Katherine “Kay” and Mildred. Brothers Edward and William.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where visitation will be Friday, January 27th, 2012 from 7 until 9 p.m.. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Brooklyn. Chaplain Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

 



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  1. Theresa and Robenia, We are thinking of you at this time. Alfie was a great man and will be missed.

  3. Sorry to hear about your dad Beanie. My sympathy goes out to your Mom and the rest of the Brewster families.

  4. Deepest Sympathy to the Brewster family. You are in my thoughts and prayers..
    With heart felt sorrow,
    Patti & John

  5. Bean,

    I was so sorry to hear the news about your Dad. I liked him very much, he was a great kidder and always stopped to talk when I saw him. Sending much love and hugs your way.

    Brenda Foley

  6. So sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. Great scout leader to me years ago and always took time to stop and chat about how things were going now. Our prayers go out to his family

    Steve & Barb

  7. Dear Theresa and Family how sad i am to hear of your loss. Istill can`t belive it. You guys have been friends to us for a long time He was a wonderful man and friend. You have our deepest Sympathy and our Blessings, Take care if you need us we will always be here fore you. God Bless.

    Janie & Reid Roy

  8. Sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing.It was a pleasure to have worked with him in the mill.Keep the memories of him close to your heart.

  9. To the family we are so sorry to hear about your loss .Our prayers goes out to you all.May God Bless .

  10. Dear Theresa & Robenia…so sorry and sad to hear of your loss. Alfie was always so kind to me…always had a hug for me when I saw him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time.

    Carla & Gaven

  11. To Theresa and Robena, so sorry to hear of your loss. Hope it helps to know that others are thinking of you. Lannie and Judy

  12. Our heartfelt sorrow to Theresa & Robenia, and family at this very sad and difficult time. We send our prayers to the whole family. Sincerely, Curtis & Linda

  13. Dear Theresa and Bean….So sorry for your loss. Alfie was a great guy. Hold onto each other and the great memories to get you through this rough time in your life! He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew him. Take care!!

    Sincerely,
    Teresa Smiley
    Liverpool, NS

  15. Theresa and Bean Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. He will be missed.

  16. To Teresa, Robina, and your family, we were sorry to see/hear of Alfie’s passing. He always had a smile and had a moment to stop and talk. We had a good many moments at the arena, curling club, softball field etc. May God be with you all at this most difficult time in your lives.

  17. Thersa and Bean I am so sorry to hear the news.you know how much we loved Alfie;he was one of the good ones and I will miss his hugs.Love you both always,and this helped at Dad’s hope it helps you too
    Please don’t sing sad songs for me
    Forget your grief and fears
    For I am in a perfect place
    Away from pain and tears
    I’m far away from hunger
    And hurt and want and pride
    I have a place in heaven with the master at my side
    My life on earth was very good
    As earthly lives can go
    But paradice is so much more
    than anyone could know
    My heart is filled with happiness
    and sweet rejoicing too
    to walk with God is perfect peace
    A joy forever new. hugs.

  18. We will miss Uncle Alfie very much. He always had time to joke
    when you saw him. He was the love of Aunt Thresea’s life and a
    great Dad to Bean. Alfie and Trevor are together again and smiling
    down on everyone.

    We love you guys. You are all in our prayers.

  20. To Theresa and Robenia (Bean) – Words cannot express the sorrow we have in our hearts for you both. Alfie was a pleasure to be around. Enjoyed joking around and loved a good laugh. He will never be forgotten. Alfie was truly a gentlemen and he will be solely missed, especially by you both but also by the many friends and acquaintance he made along life’s journey.
    Love to you both and your in our hearts during this time of sorrow.

  21. To Theresa and family-i was so shocked to hear of alfred”s passing!My thoughts go out to you all at this sad and difficult time!! He will be missed by all that knew him.

  23. Theresa & family,so sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing.In my thoughts & prayers.Take comfort in family & friends.They are a great help at times like this.

  24. Robenia and Theresa, so sorry to hear about Alfie. Take care and remember the good times.

  26. Theresa and family, sorry to hear of alfies passing. he will surely be missed by all. he was a great friend since childhood. God will be happy now, he just gained a new “left fielder”. so long friend.

  27. Dear Theresa and Family,
    It is with heavy hearts that we send our deepest condolences.
    Alfie was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. Denny
    thought so much of him and truly enjoyed all the fun times they had playing cards with the guys and just having him for a friend
    for all these years. We hope that knowing how much all of your friends care and share your sorrow will help in some small way.
    Please take care and if there is anything we can do for you and the family we are here for you.
    Love Dennis & Sherri

  28. So sorry to hear you lost your beloved ,Alfie!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Violet.

  29. Theresa & Robina as well as the rest of the Brewster family we send out deepest sympathy in your loss. We will remember Alfie from the years we spent together in school and at work in the mill. He was a kind and friendly man and will be missed by many. Take care and God bless you all.

  30. So sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man. I know he will be dearly missed. Please hold the good memories close to your heart. Trevor has his dad with him now.

  31. To Theresa & Robenia and family our deepest sympathy in your loss. Alfy was a number one guy, I remember many years we spent playing softball together,then on to playing 45″s at the Brooklyn Marina. Alfy always had a laugh for us. He will missed by all who knew him. Take care.
    Sincerely Allen & Donna Harrington

  32. Theresa & Beanie,
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. Alfie was an awesome guy and he will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts during this sad time.

  33. So sorry for your loss Theresa will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers…….God Bless
    Stephen & Sally Lake Belding

  34. Theresa and family,
    So sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

    Philip & Rose Decker

  35. So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  36. My condolences to the Brewster family in the passing of Alfie, a great loss not only to the family but the entire community.

  37. Theresa, Robenia and family….Sad to hear of Alfies passing. I have known Alfie since i was a kid and always thought of him as a great guy! Always enjoyed a laugh or a yarn with him, and am so glad i got to have a good visit with him last week! All the best and out thoughts are with you….Frank and Susan

  38. We are saddened to hear of Alfie’s passing. He always offered a warm smile and a friendly wave as we headed home each day. He will be missed in our community.

  39. Theresa & family:

    So sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

  40. Herbert and family – the staff of Provincial Hearing Services would like to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Alfie.

  41. To the family of Alfie,
    So sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. Take comfort that God is surrounding you all with his love, in this time of loss.
    Linda

  42. Mrs. Brewster and Family

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Alfie. Will remember him as a person who always had a smile and a kind word.
    Wayne

  44. Theresa and family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you all. Alfie will be remembered by so many people.We will always remember his friendly wave and greeting everytime we went by and seeing him in the ballfield walking your dog. Thoughts and prayers are with you and take care of each other.

  45. So shocked to hear of Alfred’s passing.All us girls at the Blarney Stone will miss seeing him. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family .Take care…Shirley

  46. Bean and Theresa, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. As reinforced by all the comments left by friends and family, Alfie was loved and respected by so many…such a wonderful person. Take care, and may God bless!

  47. Theresa and Robena,
    We were so very sad to hear of your loss. When I think of Alfie, I have so many fond memories right from the time I was a Boy Scout right until now. When we think of a perfect gentleman and an all around nice guy Alfie will always come to mind. We always enjoyed and respected his kind way as will everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Stephen & JoAnn Parnell

  48. We were sorry to hear about Alfie. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  49. Bean ; So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad my thought and prayers are with you With deepest sympathy.

  50. Theresa, Robena & family – We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Alfie had a great sense of humor and it was always a pleasure to talk with him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

  52. Theresa & family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I’ll certainly miss my daily chats with Alfie at the Brooklyn ball diamond.

  53. Theresa and Robena and family – We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Whenever Fred or I would be in the Superstore we would stop and have a chat with Alfie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Wendy (Anthony) and Fred Wamboldt.

  54. We are so sorry for your loss, our prayer’s and thoughts are with you and your family, Uncle Alfie was one of the best and will be missed dearly.

    Love Kevin & Family

  55. So Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  56. Robena,
    We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please extend our sympathy to your Mom. Bob always enjoyed having a chat with Alfie when he came to Attwood Cres.

  57. Theresa,Robena and family, so sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  58. Dear Theresa and family, We are so sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing.He looked so good whenever we met him, but I guess we just never know. However , know that we are thinking about you with heavy hearts. God Bless you…..Doug and Lin Lucier

  59. Theresa and family, so sorry for your loss
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Sincere sympathy.

  60. Theresa & Bean,

    A piece of my heart is gone. I am sooo sorry to hear of Alfie. He is finally out of pain and has joined Trevor in a better place. I will see you both when I get back home. We all loved Alfie very much he was like a second set of parents to us all.

    All Our Love and Thoughts are with you both,

    Euna, Archie, Colin and Matthew

  62. Granddaughter of Mary (Meisner) Dexter
    Daughter of Winifred (Dexter) Davis

    Times like this always bring back memories of family history…….
    and names of family members.

    Wishing you peace & grace.

  63. Our condolenses to you and your family. I recall Alfie coaching and always being around the hockey and broomball games back in the 70s/80s. He was always very pleasant and encouraged us to do our best. He was a coach, fan and friend to many.

    May the Blessings be.
    Paul and Mary Lou Smith

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