Albert Ellsworth « Al » Whittle
1929-2021
Age 91, December 23,
1929 – January 23, 2021
It is with sadness we announce the passing of « Al »,
a good friend and considered by many as an icon in the Town of
Wolfville. Al passed away peacefully in Shannex Blomidon Court,
Greenwich, with caregivers and special friends at his side. Born and
raised in Port Elgin N.B., the youngest son of Albert and Hilda
(Spence) Whittle. He was predeceased by both parents and
sister-in-law, Barb. He is survived by brother, Willis Burton, nieces,
Wanda and Patricia, and nephew, Warren. Al’s life centered around the
entertainment world of cinema, beginning in Amherst at the age of
nineteen. From there he held positions at various cinemas from
Charlottetown and Truro before permanently settling in Wolfville where
he was employed by the F.G. Spencer Company of St. John N.B. At this
time, he assisted with the management of the Capitol Theater in
Middleton, but more notably, the manager of the Acadia Cinema until
his retirement in 2000. During that time, he was also the box office
manager for the Theatre Arts Festival International and President of
the Apple Blossom Festival in 1971 and 1972. From 1960 to 2015, Al was
also employed with Acadia University working primarily at Wheelock
Dining Hall where he was fortunate to meet many lifelong friends,
until his retirement at the age of 76. Special acknowledgement and
thanks for the exceptional care and compassion he received from the
staff of Shannex Blomidon Court during his last two years. Cremation
has taken place and in keeping with Al’s wishes, there will be no
visitation or funeral service. Interment will be held at a later date
in the Willowbank Cemetery, Wolfville. Donations in memory may be made
to the Parkinson’s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville, where online condolences may be sent by
visiting www.whitefuneralhome.com.
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19292021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Albert Ellsworth Al Whittle 19292021..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia