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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Dawn and Gary Roberton
Theresa and Robenia, We are thinking of you at this time. Alfie was a great man and will be missed.
Nancy Anthony
To Dennie and Margaret: Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Nancy and Raymond
Viv Croft (Whynot)
Sorry to hear about your dad Beanie. My sympathy goes out to your Mom and the rest of the Brewster families.
Patti MacKay Blimke
Deepest Sympathy to the Brewster family. You are in my thoughts and prayers..
With heart felt sorrow,
Patti & John
Brenda Foley
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
Steve DeLong
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
Reid & Janie Roy
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
Carl R. Veinot
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.
Robin&Doug Sperry
To the family we are so sorry to hear about your loss .Our prayers goes out to you all.May God Bless .
Carla & Gaven Whynot
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
Lannie and Judy Francis
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
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
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
Teresa Smiley
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
Irving whynot
So sorry for your loss.Irving ,Jeanette and family
Crystal and Calvin Brannen and Sheila Baker
Theresa and Bean Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. He will be missed.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
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.
Richard, Kelly@Jillian
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.
Betty Ann, Ronnie, Holly, Nicole Daury, Paul & Joshua Hallett, Jamie and Ryley Nowe
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.
Philip and Queenie Irwin
Our sympathy to the Brewster family . He was a great guy.
Albert MacIntyre & Ken Mitchell
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.
Marilyn Whynot
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.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Judi Maillett
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.
Kippy and Bill Sarty
Robenia and Theresa, so sorry to hear about Alfie. Take care and remember the good times.
Gary & Gloria says:
To Theresa & Robina…Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
jack & marie sunderland
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.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
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
Violet Rhyno
So sorry to hear you lost your beloved ,Alfie!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Violet.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
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.
Vicki Roach
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.
Allen & Donna Harrington
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
Tim McDonald
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.
Sally A Lake Belding
So sorry for your loss Theresa will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers…….God Bless
Stephen & Sally Lake Belding
Philip & Rose Decker
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
Ethel Wolfe
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila D. Smith
My condolences to the Brewster family in the passing of Alfie, a great loss not only to the family but the entire community.
Frank and Susan MacKay
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
Cathy and Rollie Wentzell
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.
Sally & Robert Fader
Theresa & family:
So sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Provincial Hearing Services
Herbert and family – the staff of Provincial Hearing Services would like to extend our deepest condolences on the loss of Alfie.
Linda (Mossman) Trainor
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
Wayne Orme
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
Marina Jesso [Macleod ]
Theresa and family, So sorry to hear of your loss
Arnie & Carol Jollimore
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.
shirley westhaver
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
Rose (Whynot) & Mark Wright
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!
Stephen and JoAnn Parnell
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
Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Alfie. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Brenda STephens
Bean ; So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad my thought and prayers are with you With deepest sympathy.
Val & John Kempton
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.
Art & Lynn Malone
So sorry for your loss, may time ease your pain
Rick & Melanie Ellens
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.
Wendy & Fred Wamboldt
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.
Kevin-Miller
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
Jordan and Bella Oickle
So Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy and Bob Blane
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.
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Theresa,Robena and family, so sorry to hear of Alfie’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Lin Lucier
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
Joyce & Vernon Hawkes
Theresa and family, so sorry for your loss
Our thoughts are with you.
Sincere sympathy.
Euna & Archie Keating
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
Bev Llewellyn
Dear Bean–So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept my condolences.
Peg (Davis) Corkum
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.
Bean, Theresa and Brewster Family
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