elevated bs9p2 July 22, 1935 ~ October 23, 2022

elevated bs9p2 Visitation
Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

elevated bs9p2 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated bs9p2 Funeral Mass
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:30 am                                   

elevated bs9p2 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

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elevated bs9p2 Interment
Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
7770 Steels Avenue E., Markham, ON, L6B 1A8 **Entrance on Reesor Road**

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elevated bs9p2 Obituary

elevated bs9p2 ALBERT CHARLES GAREL was born on July 22, 1935. He died peacefully at home on October 23, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was survived by his loving wife Patricia (Nee Chung), daughters Karena Lim, Sabrina de Ala, Sue-Ann Garel-Gajraj, and son Michael Garel. He was a beloved father-in-law to Frank Lim, Romell de Ala, Syed Gajraj and Lindsay Garel. Albert will also be fondly remembered by his eight grandchildren, Allison, Isaiah, Caleb, Siena, Evan, Jayden, Nicholas and Christopher. 

elevated bs9p2 Albert Garel was born in Kingston, Jamaica and came from a family of thirteen where he grew up with values of faith, family, honesty, and helping others.  He was an intellectual who always strived toward higher learning.  He completed his Masters at Harvard and his PhD at Columbia University.  Albert’s philosophy was “always read books to achieve a deeper understanding and awareness of one’s self, including one’s relationship with God”. 

elevated bs9p2 Albert and Patricia raised their own family instilling these same values. They moved to Canada in 1975 where he enjoyed a long career as a psychologist, developing and implementing programs to serve the community.  Albert was a positive, compassionate, generous and humble man. He would brighten the room with his infectious smile and kind eyes. He would put anyone at ease with his personality that was both genuine and gentle.

elevated bs9p2 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. https://kidney.ca/

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