It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alan Arnold Balfe. Al succumbed to a long-term illness on May 15, 2014 at the Maple Ridge Hospital with loving family and friends by his side.

Al leaves behind his loving, devoted wife of 33 years, Donna Balfe, his daughter Michelle (son-in-law Alex), son Micheal (daughter-in-law Michelle) and 3 beautiful grandchildren; Corben (3 1/2), Kohana (2 1/2) and Skylar (1 1/2).

Al also leaves behind his brother Brian (wife Marie) and sister Dianne (husband Germain), nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many life long friends.

Family and close friends are invited to remember and celebrate Al’s life on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the reception room at:

Garden Hill Services

11765-224th Street,

Maple Ridge, BC

V2X 6A5

In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to a charity of your choice.

A Silent Tear

by Gaynor Llewellyn

Just close your eyes and you will see

All the memories that you have of me

Just sit and relax and you will find

I’m really still there inside your mind

Don’t cry for me now I’m gone

For I am in the land of song

There is no pain, there is no fear

So dry away that silent tear

Don’t think of me in the dark and cold

For here I am, no longer old

I’m in that place that’s filled with love

Known to you all, as “UP ABOVE”