A.L. (Al) Flood
elevated CH9T7 August 22, 1935 ~ September 2, 2025
elevated CH9T7 Visitation
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 2 – 4 & 5 – 8 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated CH9T7 Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
*Guests are kindly asked to arrive at 10:15 am and head directly into the chapel*
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elevated CH9T7 Interment
To be held privately
elevated CH9T7 Obituary
A. L. (Al) died peacefully, surrounded by family, in his home in Toronto on September 2, 2025 at age 90. He was born in Monkton, ON August 22, 1935.
elevated CH9T7 He is predeceased by his parents, George and Susan May Flood (nee Dawson) and siblings Clarence, Maurice, Douglas and Ross. He leaves his wife Rolande, children Susan (Mike), Ann (Travis), Lisa (Bob) and Derek (Michelle), grandchildren Lauren (Jeff), Jaclyn, Allyson, Catherine (Sebastian), Madeleine, Danielle, Carolyn (Jonathan), Andrea, Bennett, Sofia, Lucas and Claudia and great-grand-children Lucy and Noah.
elevated CH9T7 Al began his career at CIBC in 1951 and quickly ascended through the ranks. He completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University in 1973 and was appointed to CIBC’s executive shortly thereafter. He was elected chairman and chief executive officer of CIBC in 1992. He led the bank and its 40,000 employees until his retirement in 1999.
elevated CH9T7 He was also a leader in Canadian business more broadly, serving on the boards of several global companies including Noranda Inc and Talisman Energy. He was a member of the Toronto Metropolitan University (previously Ryerson) board of governors, as well as the board of directors for SickKids Foundation. He served as Campaign Chair for the United Way of Greater Toronto and worked with ShareLife. His leadership and dedication led to his appointment to the Order of Canada in 1999.
elevated CH9T7 Al was a consummate family man, celebrating 65 years of marriage this year with his wife Rolande whom he met while working in Ottawa. He was always the happiest when surrounded by his children, then grandchildren and eventually great-grandchildren who knew him affectionately as GPapa, recounting stories around the dinner table in Muskoka, walking the beach in Naples or narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Al loved the Toronto Blue Jays, often reliving their back to back World Series victories, and was also a die hard and long suffering fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
elevated CH9T7 In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to SickKids, the United Way or ShareLife in his honour.
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So sorry to hear about his passing. Nothing but an absolute gentleman and great leader. He will be greatly missed.
Lisa and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May your beautiful memories with your beloved dad bring you some comfort during this painfully difficult time. Rest in peace Mr Flood
I was at cibc when Al was the ceo _ sincere sympathy to the family.
He was a good leader.
Our deepest condolences to Rolande and the entire family. May all the wonderful memories and special traditions be a source of comfort during the coming days, weeks and months.
Lisa, Bob, girls, and family; Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I had the privilege of meeting your dad/grandfather only a few times, yet the fond memories I carry of his warmth and generosity have stayed with me. May the memories you shared help you through this difficult time. Sending our love from MTL,
Lori & Jason
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing Susan. Sending lots of hugs to you & your family. Xo
God bless his soul. Mr. Flood was a great CEO at CIBC. Down to earth person, I had the honor to meet him few times.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Ho m’y god all my sympathy to all of you and take care of yourself
Nos plus sincères sympathies à tante Rolande, les enfants et toute la famille
Our deepest condolences to your beautiful mom and the entire family. We have some wonderful memories with your dad. He accomplished so much in his life time both in his career and family. I know the amazing bond you all shared with him. Those memories will be with you all forever. 🙏🏻❤️
So sorry to hear about the passing of Al Flood. He was a hometown hero and Monkton was very very proud of him
Mes sincères condoléances a ma tante Rolande, Susan, Ann, Lisa, Derek et toutes la famille. C’est triste il était un oncle toujours souriant. Bon voyage mon oncle. Repose en paix.
My deepest condolences to you and your family Lisa. Sending healing prayers and thoughts you to in this sad time.
To all the Flood family.
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Floods passing. I often think back to our early days growing up in the neighbourhood in Scarborough and fun times in your pool on Netheravon. He gave me a shot at CIBC, and I am still here some 36 years later. Truly grateful to have known such a kind, caring, family and friends man. Thinking of you all as you navigate through such a challenging time.