Obituary of Alan Arnold Balfe

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”