Mrs. Crosby, Gary, Bill and families,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear Albert. Happy to have had the opportunity to meet him.
CROSBY, Albert Harris
1934 - 2021
Albert passed away peacefully after a brief stay at the Maimonides Geriatric Centre in Cote Saint-Luc – a 10-minute drive from his apartment – where he had lived for more than 50 years.
Albert was the last Crosby of his generation, having been predeceased by his parents, Martha and Charles, and his siblings Gilbert, Grattan, Margaret and Anne-Marie. He is survived by sisters-in-law Edith and Florence, niece Pamela (Gordon) and nephews David (Joanne), Bill (Francoise), Derek (Jodi) and Gary (Leanne), and all their kids.
Albert grew up in Lennoxville, spent a year at St. Francis Xavier University, and then took a job at Esso – where he worked until his retirement over 30 years ago.
Albert was fiercely independent, and, like his siblings (and arguably many members of the next generation), he could be stubborn – sometimes making it challenging for friends and family to get him to accept assistance….and anyone that knew him could share examples!
The best one-word description of his personality, which he freely admitted to, would have to be “quirky”….as he had no shortage of interesting issues that impacted his day-to-day living. He knew what Metro stations to avoid due to steep escalator rides, where to sit in his favourite restaurants to avoid the cool breeze from the air conditioners, and how to get places without using elevators (to name a few).
Interesting quirks aside, he was really just a good guy. He treated people with respect, and expected to be treated the same way. Over his last few months, he spent time at both St. Mary’s Hospital and Maimonides, where he made a lasting impression on all those who assisted with his care. (And there are too many to thank individually….so a BIG thanks to all!)
A celebration of life will be held in Lennoxville, once it is safe to do so. Details will be available on the Cass Funeral Home website.