Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Our most sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Alfred as you are mourning the profound loss of the most well respected and loved person who meant so much to me. I worked at the Manor for over 12 years and in that time, I got to know Alfred (and Olive) very well. As soon as I unlocked my office door in the morning, I’d go to their apt. We’d have our visit that may have been the first of 2-3 times that day. Such a kind hearted man who always saw the best in people. So many times when he went out for his smoke that I’d go out to have a chat, even when he told me it was too cold for me to be outside talking to him. The cold didn’t bother me when we had something to talk about. For those of us who have been to the Manor, know that there was a “famous rock” that was used to wedge the outside door open. Whether it was for someone bringing groceries into their apt or, in Alfred’s case, to go out for a smoke. That “famous rock” disappeared a time or two. We would laugh as it would always seem to
re-appear soon after that. That rock was pretty cold to my fingers, especially in the winter time. Haha
Alfred would tell me stories about back in the “olden” days. They were stories from hardships, old fashioned kitchen parties to ghost stories. A little bit of everything. I can go on for hours just remembering the special times we had shared together. Alfred was very special to me and to my family and I will forever cherish our friendship. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Forever remembered, forever loved.
Joy & John Payne
Slave Lake, Alberta
