Obituary

Which made Dad 91 years young. Since Mom passed in 2014, he often referred to himself as half a person, longing for the day to be reunited with her. Although we are all heartbroken by the loss of Dad, we are so very happy to know that he and Mom are together for all eternity. Dad was predeceased by his wife, Anne (2014), son Peter (2020), and grandsons Drew (1998), Little Joe (2012), and Adam (2024). He will be deeply missed by his children Lynn Hesselbrock (Roger), Joy Pinchin (Steve), Joe (Brenda), Teresa, and Mark (Natalie). Gramps/Papa will be missed by his grandchildren Erich (Monique), Kristina (Zack), Toni (Matt), Jesika (Owen), Jaime, Steven, Melissa, Taylor (Adam), Eric (Mandy), Curtis (Emilie), Noah (Chrissy), Joshua (Jessyca), Amanda (Nick), and Jordan (Torrie), as well as his great-grandchildren Tabitha, Grace, Aspen, Reagan, Mason, Brie, Shay, Carter, Cole, Haley, Hank, Finley, Ellie, Rae, Theo, and Levi. You’ve gone home, Daddy-o-Daddy. Love you…Love you three. A visitation was held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 9:00am to 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, located at 760 St. David Street North in Fergus, Ontario. The funeral mass followed the visitation, beginning at 11:00am. Interment took place at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Elora, Ontario, with a reception that followed at the church. As an expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Your thoughtfulness and support mean so much to all of us. Visit https://www.grahamgiddyfh.com for Al’s online memorial.