Somerton- Albert April 29, 1924-May 31, 2013 Born in Port Arthur, Bert passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer & Dementia at Dawson Court with his loving wife Jane by his side. Bert had a keen mind and a photographic memory for details. He was meticulous, methodical and determined to finish the job at hand well. In 1942 Bert enlisted with the Royal Air Force (now RCAF) and was stationed with #6 Canadian Bomber Command at Linton-on-Ouse in Yorkshire, England as Radar Operator (RDF). Returning as a veteran, Bert joined the Royal Canadian Legion as a longtime (53 year +) committed member filling many positions in the organization. Bert made a career as stationary engineer becoming foreman at the boiler plant at Provincial Paper Mill from which he retired respected by all his co-workers. His interests spanned a huge spectrum; photography, ham radio operator, woodwork using his own lathe, a collector of coins and stamps, gardening and horticultural shows, model building of boats and planes, calligraphy, oil painting scenes, sketching blue prints, writing poetry and a voracious reader Bert was interested in geography, geology, history and our environment. He enjoyed boating, biking, hiking, curling bowling and golfing, camping, fishing and trapping as well as dancing, skating, skiing and snowshoeing. A busy man of many talents, Bert still found time to volunteer and provide respite for families in need, collecting coin boxes to raise funds and bringing cheer to folks in homes for the aged. But more than anything, Bert loved his family and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Ethel Squires (1975) and Albert Somerton Sr. (1973), his first wife Marguerite Somerton-Herridge (2003), two sisters Margaret (2006) and Joyce (1982), son-in-law Marcel van Huygervoort (1999) and Wayne Kotovich (2010), as well as brothers-in-law in Canada and the U.S.A. Bert is survived by his wife Jane Somerton, our daughters Lynda Mary Somerton and her two sons Chris (Candace) and Kevin (all of Thunder Bay); Gail Ethel and Ryan Wilen in Sechelt, B.C. (here) and their daughter Mandy (Densil) and son Cory (Jenny) in B.C., Wendy Marguerite and Louie Richardson in Port Moody (here) and their children Erin (Christa), Jerred (Kelly) and Curtis (Natalie) in B.C. Also grieving are Bert’s step-daughters Diane Campbell (Adam) in Shuniah and Kathleen Smith (Brad) in Denver , Co., brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive as well as nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and the U.S.A. Bert was so proud to have six great grandchildren; Hannah (born 1996), Cerena (born 1996), Emily (born 1998), Autumn (born 1998) and Tucker(born 2011) all in B.C. and Aurora (born 2003) in Thunder Bay. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service to celebrate Bert’s Life will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 with Archdeacon Mark S. Conliffe presiding. A private inurnment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Branch #5, Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Sargent & Son Funeral Directors, 21 North Court Street. On-line condolences may be made at: www.sargentandson.com.

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