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Alfred “Alf” Herbert Curtis Tom Evans

t is with sadness and love that the he family of Tom Evans sadly
Ifamily of Alf Curtis announces Tannounced his passing after a brief
his peaceful passing in his 94th illness on August 29 in his hometown
year, surrounded by family at PRHC of Peterborough. Tom, who was an avid
Palliative Care. golfer and sports enthusiast, had a long
Alf will be dearly missed by his and successful career in the LBM industry
wife and best friend of 73 years, starting with Canfor in Peterborough,
June (“Nee” Riches); loving and Canfor London, and Canwel Brampton.
devoted father to Brenda (Dave) and Tom also held Account Management
Larry (Christine, predeceased 2019); positions with MacMillan Bloedel, Mibro
cherished grandpa to Brent (Tracy), and Canadian Pro Marketing.
Christopher (Jenn), Chase (Katt), Tom is survived by his wife Nan and
Clayton, and Cole; proud great-grandpa of six; and beloved daughters Kerri (Ryan), two grandchildren
uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family also wishes to Ben and Carter and daughter Jill.
acknowledge Doug (Lana), whom they consider close family. As per Tom’s wishes a private family service was held.
Alf was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Caroline;
and his six siblings, Elsie, Leona, Walter, Jean, Pearl, and
Florence.
Born on the family farm in the Ganaraska (Pontypool) area,
Alf was a young lad when his family moved to Peterborough.
He had a natural talent for working with his hands and math
came easy to him which shaped his career.
He worked for many years as a lead hand building cedar INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
strip boats and canoes at the Canadian Canoe Company,
before transitioning into aluminum siding, soffit, fascia, and
eavestrough installation. Atlas Polar .................................................................................................5
In 1975, Alf and June opened the doors to their new
business, Alf Curtis Home Improvements Inc., which continues Auto-Stak Systems (Canada) Inc. ..................................................13
to serve the community today.
All three of the Alf Curtis Home Improvement stores were BIK Hydraulics ......................................................................................17
closed to allow the staff to attend the funeral.
Alf had many friends, including two close companions: Castle Building Centres ...................................outside back cover
Joe Carr (employee and friend) and Jimmy Shaughnessy (lake
trout fishing buddy), both predeceased. We can picture the Cloverdale Paint ..................................................................................14
three of them reminiscing over a cold pint.
Alf lived by the motto: “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing Home Hardware ..................................................................................11
well.”
He will live on in our hearts and memories forever. Kohltech .................................................................................................20
The Curtis family extends heartfelt thanks to the
wonderful staff at PRHC and the Fairhaven Riverside Special
Care Unit for their devoted care. Nicholson and Cates Limited ...........................inside back cover

Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. ....................................................8

Polytarp Products ..........................................................................................19
Sellick Equipment ............................................................................................9

Sexton Group ...................................................................inside front cover

TIMBER MART .....................................................................................................7

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