Passed away at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on July 31, 2021 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Carole (Cade) Preece for 60 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Leah and Tony Allen of Clinton Township, Michigan, and Robin and Jim Ballantyne of Kincardine, Ontario. Adored grandfather of Shawn and Marlee Morgan, Steve and Georgie Morgan; Suzanne and Nathan Cann, and Ryan Ballantyne. Great-grandfather of Maverick, Nash, Adalyn, Raelyn and Jaden. Brother and brother-in-law of Mary Grace and Richard Meloche of Amherstburg, and Cathy Cade and Dave Frayne of Usborne Township. Allan will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Norton, Dorothy, Stewart and Bessie.
Allan was a long-time member of the Exeter Legion; He was an avid golfer and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Following with Al’s wishes cremation has taken place. A public visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Friday, August 13th from 4 – 6 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation, please click “Register Now” below to register.
In lieu of flowers donations to Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 167 (Exeter Legion) would be appreciated by the family.
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Karen (Preece) Dietze
Dear Aunt Carole, Robin, Leah and families
We were so thankful that Robin reached out to us to let us know about Uncle Allan. Upon seeing his picture I could see the family resemblance to our father (Stewart Preece). I also see by the many tributes about Uncle Allan that his personality was similar to Dads – the mischievous twinkle in his eye was something I remember about our father also. We are so sorry for your loss and know that your many wonderful memories will help to comfort you. Please accept sympathies from the children of Stewart Preece.
Sandy Somerville Bonner
Dear Carole, Leah, Robin and families
Thinking of you all with sympathy at this sad time. Sending strength and hugs.
Sandy
Joan and Brian Sweet
Dear Carole, Leah, Robin and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. We always enjoyed seeing Al, he was
a lot of fun at the family gatherings and reunions . We remember him with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, usually trying to egg us on to do something we knew we really shouldn’t do. Mom liked to tell the story of how Al got roast beef at our wedding reception while everyone else got chicken. Good memories forever.
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Condolences to the Al Preece family. Al and Carol you raised 2 great caring girls. We are sure you have many memories you are sharing now that will bring smiles to your faces.
MIKE HOGAN
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Sending condolences to the whole Preece clan. Cherish your many fond memories with Al on the golf course. I was lucky to have had so many rounds with him. Rest in peace Al
Jack & Margaret Kraft
Carole,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Very sorry . Jack remembers some great golf games with your Al.
Jack& Margaret Kraft
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sincere sympathy to Carole and family for your loss. May your memories comfort you.
Eleanor Ritchie
Carole we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We have good memories of some crazy costumes and lots of laughs at curling bonspiels. Lots of love to you, Eleanor and Mike Ritchie
Bill Wheeler
Carole and Family I am so sorry for your loss, Al was a great Guy and a great partner on the course
I am sure that he is looking for a new driver to use on that big fairway in the sky.
Memories last for ever.
Lesley and Alex MacGregor
Robin, Jim and Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father.
May the many memories provide you with comfort and strength during these sad times.
Sending our deepest sympathy.
Kathy Whitty
Dear cousin Carole, Leah and Robin and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fun memories of Al and you guys growing up . He was a lot of fun. My mom and dad loved him. I heard many stories through the years. Cherish the memories!!
Jane Hefley
Dear Carole we are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Thinking of you and your family.
Clayton and Jane Hefley.
Barb Cook
Carol and family – Sincere sympathy- You are in my thoughts and prayers. – Barb
Carol & John Coleman
Dear Carole, Leah, Robin & families,
We were shocked to hear of Al passing on. Thinking of you as you gather to celebrate this “fun loving guy”. May you treasure your fondest memories as you learn to live on in the days ahead.
Donna Mosurinjohn
Carole,Leah,Robin and families..sending you our deepest sympathies on your loss…keep your memories close in your hearts and he will always be by your side.
Jody & Donna Mosurinjohn
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Carole and all your extended family, we send sincere condolences! 60plus years is wonderfull, but I m. Sure you wanted more!Just want you to remember your many friends are rooting for you and hope each passing day will bring smiles to your face as you remember the good times you were blessed with.
Hugs.
Lori Cook
Carole, Leah and Robin and families, my deepest sympathies with the loss of your loved one. I will always remember Al in his jokingly manner talking to him at the golf course or when I worked with you Carole, even when Lynn and I used to take care of your dogs, lots of great memories that I know you will all keep close to your hearts
TC Lori Cook
Lotus Tutton
Dearest Carole
My thoughts are with you, Robin and Leah and family at this very sad time
Kevin and Kim Hern
Carole, Leah, Robin and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Al. I hope you can find some comfort over the next few days as so many memories will be shared between family and friends.
Hugs and Prayers to you all.
Love Kim and Kevin
Nina Knee
Carole and Family,
So sorry to hear the passing of Al. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nina Knee and family
Don and Brenda Triebner
Carol and family, So sorry for your loss. Deepest symathies to you all.
Bonnie and Cam
Carole and family
So sorry to hear about Al. He was always up for a friendly chat when we were out walking.
Our condolences to you and your family.
M.J. Chanyi
I am so very sorry to hear about Al. I have many hilarious memories from our curling days, . You are so lucky to have had 60 years together. My sympathies to you & Leah & Robin, & your grandkids.
M.J. Chanyi
Bernice Boogemans
Carole, Leah, Robin and families. We are so sorry to read Al’s obituary. Our sincere sympathy to all of you. I saw you both at Goderich when we got our Covid vaccination and you both looked very healthy and happy. Such a shock. Both to you Carole and Leah, thanks for helping us out in the years gone by.
Sincerely, Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Carol and family
Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. I hope sixty years of memories will comfort you
and your family
Mike & Deb Hunter
Our thoughts are with Al’s family and friends at this time, and we send our deepest sympathies to you all.
Denis Hewitt
So sorry for your loss, sincere condolences to Robin, Leah, Carole, Suz and families.
Luanne McCarthy
Dearest Carole, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. May the 60 years you and Al shared and the family you created bring you comfort in the days ahead. Luanne
Maureen and Merv Agar
Carole, Leah, and family,
We hope that all your wonderful memories help you during this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Maureen and Merv Agar
Mel And Kathy Winger
So sorry to hear of Al,s passing,our sincere condolences to the family. It was always a pleasure to stop and talk to Al
Dave Keys
Sorry to hear about Als passing . What a great guy always enjoyed al at Exeter golf course . Rest In Peace al
Elaine & Jim Tomlinson
Dear Carole and Family
Sincere condolences to you and your families. Cherish your wonderful memories of 60 + years together.
Carolanne Doig
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Carole, Robin, Leah, Jim, Tony and all the family let me tell you I am so sorry for your loss. Al was like my dad – always a smile, always a story. He loved life and his family and friends and it showed. He loved horses and dogs and golf ….. maybe we were related somewhere along the line. Perhaps he and Dad are telling tall tales to each other right now!
We have missed Al and Carole around the golf course – smiling together and often with the whole family…so happy! Al was simply a great guy and I will remember him with a smile.
Judy Palsa
Carole and family
So sorry for your loss
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Judy and Ron Pickering
John & Sharon McNeilly
Carole, Leah, Cathy & families
Very sorry to read of Al’s passing. Trusting that the many memories made during the past 60 years will provide strength and comfort during this difficult time. Whenever I ran into Al, he always had time for a quick chat and always with a huge smile.
Mel & Glenda Lather
Sincere sympathy to you Carol and your family. Mel will very much miss seeing Al on his walks and having a chat.
Louise MacDonald
Carol And Family
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time.
Dennis and Louise MacDonald
Brenda & Greg Dayman
Carole, Leah, Robin & families
I was so Sorry to see the passing of Al. He was sure a great man, always saw him smiling! May your Memories bring you Comfort in the days & months ahead. Hugs to you all!! xo
Margaret Hern
Dear Robin & Jim,
Sincere sympathy to your whole family. There will be laughter through your tears and lovely memories to keep. Take good care and continue to hold one another close. Margaret
Wanda Reynolds
Carole & Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
Linda Phaneuf
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my deepest sympathy. My thoughts & prayers are with you
Ray and Judy Mills
Carole and family;
Please accept our very deepest ;sympathy at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trudy Archer
Carole & Family
So sorry for your loss, may fond memories of Al help you through these sad days.
Keith & Dianne Ahrens
Dear Carole and Family. So sorry to hear of Al’s passing . Thinking of you and sending big hugs to everyone. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Love and hugs. Ernie & Dianne xo
Evelyn Gaunt
Carol. My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family.
Evelyn Vincent
Carole, Leah and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort. you are in my prayers
Mary Lou and Ron Henry
Carole and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
So grateful for fun times we enjoyed with you and Al.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lou and Ron
Mark and Judy Cronyn
Carole , Leah , Robin and families.
So sorry to hear of Al’s Passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Mark and Judy Cronyn
Ken and Kim Pinder
Carol and Famiky
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. You have our sympathy at this sad time.
Don & Joan Heywood
Carole and families:
Sorry to read of Al’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all at this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories. Sincerely Don & Joan
Marg Prout
Sincere condolences to Carole and all your family. Al loved his game of golf and he was
also very good at the game. Cherish your wonderful memories . Thinking of you!
Debra Tilley
Carol, Leah and Robin: So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He will be missed in our Community. I will miss his smile and laugh. Keep all your memories close and cherish them. He will be with you all , walking beside you, keeping watch over his family. Our deepest sympathy.
Debra and Ken Tilley
Rob and Ann Morley
Carole, Leah, Robin and family,
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our sincere condolences
Ron and Norma Meloche
Sending our condolences to the family. Big Hugs!!
Ron and Norma Meloche
Jody Meloche
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts Condolences Aunt Carole, Leah, and Robin. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
I will always be so grateful for two beautiful cousins that I consider sisters.
Christmas 2013 Coining the phrase “5 plate Jimmy” still makes me smile.
I love you Uncle Al and will miss the laughs.
Alma & Tony Dayman
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Keeping you’s in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Joyce Morgan
Carol, Leah, Robin and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time! Hugs John and Joyce
Jill Glinski
Al you welcomed Jerry and I as we were family, always smiling and had us always smiling and laughing. You will be so missed by all that have met you. Fly high.
To your family we are so saddened by his loss and keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Barclay
So sorry for your loss Carole & Family.
Al always enjoyed a good laugh and golfing with his friends.
It was a pleasure to see Al as he always managed to put a smile on my face.
He will be missed by many.
Kindest regards.
Dean & Cathy Barclay
Bernice Thompson
Carole and Family;
Sincere condolences in the loss of a Special member of your Family.I hope all of your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time.
Mark & Lori Hickson
Sending our love and hugs to all of you. We have fond memories of Al and Carol with Mom&Dad usually following their golf match! Hold tight to your memories to help you through your dark days❤️
Doug Hocking & Kate Monk
Dear Cathy and Dave and family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad time. Take good care.
Vaila Baehnisch
So heart broken with you Lots of love and warm hugs to you in this very challenging time Luke and Vaila
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Dear Carole, Leah, Robin and families
Again we are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Barb and Norm
Dear Robin, Leah and Carole: Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of your father and husband. Cherish your memories and let them help you through this difficult time.
Brandon and Jessica Palmer
Our condolences to the family and friends
Carole love ya. Miss ya
To his kids…grandkids…great grandkids
Our hearts go out
Always love going to the Preece’s
We had a lot of great times there especially at Christmas back in the day
I’ll always remember his motorized toy sailboat which he brought out to the Morgan pond.
Not sure how old we were but I remember him trying to steer it out of the ongoing loops it kept doing
Just as he realized he wasn’t going to get it back…. No problem uncle Al. I got this!
Anytime I seen him I always liked having a chat with him he was always full of humor and made me laugh
My wife Jess loved him as well they got along great
He will be missed
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Carole, Leah, Robin and families.
Again we extend our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We are thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Sharyn Kyle-Crawford
Carole, I am so sorry to hear that Al has passed away. Being married for 60
years is such a treasure for you, and also to have such a large family to surround you with love and compassion at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Pam Benoit
Robin, Jim and family…..deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear father/grandfather. May your memories fill your hearts with peace.
Barb Coughlin
Dear Carol…my sincerest condolences to you and your family
Barb Coughlin…from years ago at Ironwood
Tammy Meloche
Uncle Al (by marriage) always like to tease us and made me feel a part of the family from the day Ricky brought me to meet the family. He will be missed & I know he will be teasing Rick in heaven. Tammy, Beau & Steele xo
Linda Marsden
Carole and family,
Thinking of you with my deepest sympathyl
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Dear Carol, Leah, Robin and families
So sorry to read of All’s passing, he will be greatly missed by all his family,,friends and neighours. We will miss his wave when he was picking his mail. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Wendy & Les Coleman
Thoughts and prayers are with all Al’s families.
Virtual hug for Leah & her boys!
Barb Dtake
i,m so sorry to hear of the passing of Al. My thoughts are with you and your family.
MaryGrace Meloche
“I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
My Life’s been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, and a family’s gentle touch.”
Love MaryGrace and Richard
Allan & Shirlee Van Massenhoven
Thinking of you’s at this time and sending our sincere condolences to the family
Jim Dietrich
Cathy, Dave & Family,
So sorry for your loss, sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences. Cherish the many memories.
Judy Hodgins
Dear Carole. Leah, Robin and all the Family;
Have so many great memories of Al, mostly playing golf with Carole and Don and I – hope all of your memories help you cope.
much love and hugs
Judy
Cheryl Reynolds
I loved Al so much. I will never forget him canoeing into the Kars dog show with a rum and coke in hand. So very sorry for your loss Robin, Leah and Carole. He was one of a kind.
Janice Collings
Gary and I send you and your family our sympathies on the loss of your husband Al.