Alan Kearsey
elevated TPH65 
November 19, 1943 ~ May 16, 2022
elevated TPH65 Visitation
Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:30 & 5:30 – 7:30 pm
elevated TPH65 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated TPH65 Funeral Mass
Friday, May 27, 2022 at 1:30 pm
elevated TPH65 Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated TPH65 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated TPH65 Obituary
elevated TPH65 It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Kearsey announces his passing. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Rose Kearsey, daughters, Katherine, Kimberley (Manuel), Suzanne (Andrea), sons, Jay (Sandra), Jason (Liliana), grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Isaac, Sebastian and Liam, and numerous other family members and friends.
elevated TPH65 Alan was the most even-keeled, gentle and patient man many had ever met. Alongside that gentleness were a superb sense of humour and a wonderfully contagious laugh.
elevated TPH65 He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He worked tirelessly to provide a comfortable home for his family in the city and a beautiful retreat up north. Alan had an incredible work ethic, retirement was not something he wanted. He thoroughly enjoyed working alongside his colleagues at CreateTO, Tedco, TPLC on Toronto’s Waterfront Port Lands, and SunLife in his earlier years; he established long-term friendships with many of the people he met through his work. Alan relished his time up north at the cottage. He proudly worked on projects throughout the day and joyfully fell into the cool quarry water in the afternoon. He cherished his time golfing by the cottage at the Western Trent Golf Course.
We are heartbroken that he was taken too early from the things he loved to do and the ones he loved so much. We will deeply miss the best husband, best dad and best papa anyone could ever have.
Al was all of the above and much more !!!
He was my best friend for 70+ years and I will miss him tremendously.
I am shocked to hear of Alan’s passing.
I had the privilege of knowing Alan whilst he worked at the Port Lands.
Such a nice, kind hearted man, gone too soon.
My sincere condolences Toni family
My deepest condolences to Rose and Alan’s extended family. I first met Alan in 2005 when I joined Tedco as VP and we continued to work together for the next 13 years. Alan was a trusted collegue and we became friends in our time developing the portlands and the greater waterfront.
I met him when I was five and he was six. He had the qualities listed above from the beginning. I was so fortunate to have had him as a friend into our late 70s.
Al was a wonderful friend. He was my brother Jim Martins’s best friend since kindergarten. I have so many happy memories of Alan growing up in west Toronto. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Rose and her family.
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE KEARSEY FAMILY. I echo all the words said about Alan. I worked with him for 11 years at TEDCO/Toronto Port Lands Company/CreateTo. It was a joy and fun having Alan as a co-worker. REST IN PEACE ALAN!
Judith Nichols
My dad, Jim, and Al were part of a cool pack of guys that grew up around Lansdowne and Bloor in the 50s and 60s. My parents always admired Al and Rose and spoke so highly of them their whole lives. For many years, Al was my dad’s best friend and when I was born, he was my dad’s first choice to be my GodFather. I wish I had gotten to know him better, but I still have lots of happy memories.
I will remember my Uncle Al and keep him in my heart. The epic camping trips to Algonquin Park and canoeing with him my dad and brother. And the horseshoe tournaments with all the uncles good times. Big hugs to all the Kearseys he will be in our hearts forever.
Claire & I have been filled with profound sadness all week as we all absorb the loss of such a dear friend. Knowing the strength of Rose’s faith and the closeness of her terrific children and grand children, we at least know that the family will help each other through this difficult time. We both have such special memories, be they on a golf course, a tennis court, the condo in Sebring, the cottage in Kirkfield , the Blue Jay radio broadcast… and dozens more.
We will love you forever.
Georgia and I have known Al and Rose for over 40 years along with sharing time with their entire family
I fear ….The world will never see another man like him … so genuine , so carrying , so glad we had the wonderful time we did with him .
Rest In Peace our Argyle- Ali-cat and keep watch over us all !
See you on the back nine our friend .
Love ,
Georgia and Michael Hartman
Al was a wonderful friend and cottage neighbour. He was so generous with his time, knowledge and love for the O’Brien family. Any time I needed help I always knew Al would be there. His laugh and jokes made life a blast. A life taken too soon. We’ll miss you Al. Love to the family.
Not enough words describe how I felt about AL, he was very respectful friend, he was a very good friend to my late Step-farther Al Morgan and a very good friend to our family for over 50 years. Rose, Al will be missed, but he will ALWAYS be very FONDLY remembered. RIP Al you are a class act.
Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.
Love, in abundance,
Big Sister
I’m so sorry to hear about Al Kearsey’s passing. Another passing of a buddy in our teenage years.
I’m so sorry to hear about Al Kearsey. A buddy from our teenage year.
Deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. Alan was a super sweet and gentle man – always happy and smiling. He will be missed. 🙏 May he Rest In Peace.
I’M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING AWAY OF AL. I was one of the pack of cool guys that Lori Martin mentioned. I’m glad I got to see him in a couple of breakfast meetings that the old pack had in the last couple of years.
The obituary really captured the spirit of the man I knew only through St. John’s Parish in Kirkfield, Ontario but whom I felt I had known all my life. He was a totally genuine presence; you could connect with him instantly. No wonder he built a life with such a great soul as you, Rose. Sincere sympathies to all the family for your loss.
Requiescat in pace
Our deepest condolences to Rose and the family…Al was a genuine,kind,gentle and caring individual… This world has suffered a major loss in Al’s passing! I am honoured to have had the privilege of having Al as my friend! Rest In Peace 🙏🏻Love from Irwin & Teresa
Great write up about Al …l will remember him in my prayers with loving thoughts of moments passed. Your Sister-in-law. Betty With Love
Heartfelt condolences to the Kearsey family. The message above captures Al perfectly. When I heard the news, what I immediately thought of was how Al could be so calm and good humored at the same time!
I have never forgotten the times spent with your family at the cottage and never will.
Condolences to Rose and the numerous family members for the
loss of such a super genuine gentleman with a good spirit.
He will be in our prayers and may he rest in peace!
Norma
Condolences to Rose & family
Will miss seeing Al up north & hearing his funny stories & infectious
laughter
Uncle Al was a wonderful, generous person – great memories of him. Thoughts and prayers to all.
So sorry to hear of Alan’s passing, my deepest condolences to Rose and your family. I have good memories of the times working with Alan together, both at CF and Sun Life, Kim may recall the time she came to my office to interview me about my experiences on the night hurricane Hazel came to the Toronto area.
Rest in Peace, Alan
Terry (Bunce)
Al was a guy that everyone would want as a dear friend. He lived life fully, positively, joyfully and with devotion. He was also a tennis player, golfer, card player, companion, leader, and listener. Rose and family was his foundation. We loved Al and will miss him dearly.
Rose and family we are so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. He was a great man. Loved working with him in the Portlands. We had lots of laughs and good times. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.
Uncle Al’s humor will be missed.
Rose and family
So sorry to hear about the passing of Al was a wonderful guy had a great sense of humor will be sadly missed by everyone.
Rest in peace
Uncle Al, a kind and gentle soul. He is leaving with us a small piece of himself in the memories we cherish. Love and hugs……
Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family Rose. He will certainly be missed but I am sure you have so many good memories. Sincerely . Janet and Peter Dean
My sincerest condolences to you, Rose, and to your family.
Al and Norm (the electrical team) were some of the first members we met at ABYC over 20 years ago now. Always smiling and a friendly greeting for all… 😎
We’re very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was a very nice person that we had the pleasure knowing.
My condolences to Alan Kearsey’s family.
He was a wonderful man with a big heart and an infectious smile. May God bless you and your family. Rose, be strong
My condolences to Rose and the Kearsey family.
I have wonderful memories working and socializing with Al at CF in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
We sometimes played tennis before work at a public court on Bayview Ave. Al’s happy, kind and soft demeanour with a booming laugh will be missed.
John