ALBERT WALLACE Obituary

My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Wallace. Our Father died about 16 years ago, but he was in the same POW camp as Mr. Wallace and he was a Penguin too. They surely would have known each other and were probably good friends. Dad was a Fl. Lft. In the RAF, shot down over Düsseldorf in 1942 and spent the war in Stalag Luft III. He was also on a forced march out of Germany. Parallel lives. It was like listening to one of Dad’s stories to read Mr. Wallace’s obit. Me deepest condolences on your loss! Marie Turcotte, [email protected]

He was a wonderfully humble man with a great sense of humour
I remember Mr Wallace when he was th Director of Store Operations in 1968

What a guy he was! I so enjoyed chatting with him when he was a volunteer at Sunnybrook and again later when he was a resident. He and my Dad were pals, they used to meet weekly at the famous Wednesday lunch and of course at those great Christmas dinner dances. I hope that time will gently ease the sadness you must feel without him with you.

My sister Molly and I have very fond memories of your dad. We are very sorry for your loss, but feel that your family was very lucky to have had your dad for so long. We met Mr. Wallace on numerous occasions. Our dad, Stew Saunders, considered Mr. Wallace one of his closest ex-POW friends. They travelled together with Al and Mary to Wales, after one of the reunions in London, England and had a ball. Our dad also volunteered at Sunnybrook, Veterans Wing for many years. We spent time with your dad at the BBQs at the officers mess at Wilson and Old Yonge Blvd. It took awhile for daughters to be included in those BBQs but we were so glad that happened.

Please know that we are thinking of you.

Sincerely,
Kathy Saunders

Thanks for your service, Sir.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Wallace family! What a nice man, and what a good friend to my father, whom he met in Stalag Luft III. A friendship that lasted over 70 years. The world has lost a wonderful light.

Condolences to you and your family Pat during this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Hi Pat, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I felt I knew him from all your stories about him and also from reading the book your sister wrote about his war experiences. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Gwenda

My husband Jack and I were so lucky to have Al as a hiking buddy. Jack loved telling Al jokes which Al always rated. Some times Al gave Jack a 7 or 8, sometimes even a 10 but sometimes only a 1 or 2! Even when Al stopped hiking he attended all of our club's social functions. Al was loved and admired by all his hiking friends. He will be missed.

My heart felt condolences to Pat and the family on the passing of your father. The tribute was beautiful and to me I looked to him as a HERO and was proud to be able to call him comrade even though we never served at the same time. Thank you for your service, Lest We Forget. We Will Remember Them!

To Als dear family, I am so sorry for your loss of this wonderful man. My Dad, Grant McRae, a fellow POW, always spoke so highly of Al. He treasured his friendship. I will always remember Al for his kindness to my Mom, June, when she lived in the Veterans Centre at Sunnybrook for 6 years. In his 90s, Al would arrive at the Centre as a volunteer. He would often seek out my Mom who Al and Mary knew from numerous POW reunions. As she sat in her wheelchair, afflicted with dementia, Al would say a few encouraging words, give her a big smile and a little kiss on the cheek. It always brightened her day. A very special man.

Albert used to call my Mom, Doreen Machan ( nee McMillan) , and chat with her here in Victoria, B.C. Mom's younger brother , G. Allan McMillan from Antler , Sask. was the pilot of the plane that was shot down and Albert survived . My Mother is 105 and her health is failing now. She always appreciated Albert's calls and the book Albert's daughter Barbara wrote about her Father's wartime experiences was especially dear to her. He was always so pleasant on the telephone and so interested in our lives. Sad to hear of his passing .

My deepest ,heartfelt sympathy to your family on the passing of a wonderful gentlle-man who lived a full and joyful life.He set an admirable example of what a human being can be.

Such a kind and genuine person, my 97 year old father met Al in Stalg Luft III. They have been friends ever since. Remarkable that he died on the anniversary of his wife's passing. He will be welcome by many on the other side. My heart and prayers to his family for having to say good-bye to such a special soul.

So sorry to hear of ABs passing. We had the pleasure of meeting him several times at 429 Air Force Wing Association meetings. Also enjoyed reading his book. Our sympathy to his family, Fran & Dave McCarthy

I didn't know your Dad or Grand Dad I just wanted to Thank him for his service in the war and for educating the students and people that wanted to hear how life was back then. We have lost a piece of history in his passing. Sorry for your loss. RIP

I would speak to Albert when he telephoned my Mom (Doreen Machan) here in Victoria. Her brother Allan was the pilot of the plane that went down( he did not survive). Albert and my Mom would chat and she always appreciated the book that his daughter wrote about his wartime experiences. Mom is 105 now and is failing, the pandemic is giving us time at home. Your Albert Wallace was an unexpected and pleasant surprise for her , as she wanted so much to know more about her brothers' time as a pilot in WWII. Albert had an extraordinary life. R.I.P.

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful tribute for your Dad in this notice. His wonderful attributes and values that he lived his life by are so clearly evident in the love, respect and admiration you have expressed to share the story of his life. Truly a wonderful life, carried forward by a wonderful family. Thinking of you, wishing we could bring hugs to you for comfort.
Love Andrea, Mark, Emily, Caitlyn Leatherdale and Ken Massena