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Alfred "Alf" Rackley Obituary

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Alfred "Alf" Rackley

Kincardine, Ontario

January 3, 1927 - June 27, 2017

Alfred "Alf" Rackley Obituary

Alfred “Alf” Joseph Rackley of Kincardine, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy Rackley (née Brewer) for 65 years. Dear father of Jim Rackley (Sandra) of Southampton and Mary Ann Rackley-Tucker (Bill) of London. Loving Grandad of Jennifer Treacy (Cameron), Rebecca Blair (Stewart), Dan Rackley (Jessica), Shaun Tucker (Sarah) and Michael Tucker (Kelley). Special Great-Grandad of Ella and Rylan Treacy, Elliott, Isla and Leighton Blair, Spencer and Bennett Rackley, Avery Tucker and Harrison and Charlie Tucker. Survived by brothers Lesley Rackley (Joyce) of Nelson, New Zealand and Ron Rackley (Yvonne) of Kincardine. Fondly remembered by the extended Rackley and Brewer families, Legion friends, fellow tradesmen and contractors. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary (née Ryan) Rackley, brothers Jimmy Rackley, Frank Rackley (Edna) and sisters Rose Gale (Bert), Margaret Weight (Charlie) and Ivy Rackley. Alf was a well-respected stone mason who bricked hundreds of homes and stone fireplaces in the Kincardine area. Visitation will be held at the Anglican Church of the Messiah, Kincardine on Monday from 11 a.m until 12 noon, followed by the memorial service to celebrate Alf’s life at 12:30 p.m. with Reverend Rob Hiscox officiating. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 183 Kincardine, will hold a Memorial Service at the church on Monday at 10:45 a.m. Final resting place Church of the Messiah Memorial Garden. Memorial donations to the London Down Syndrome Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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