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Albert Furey Obituary
FUREY, Albert Cornelius (Con) Wednesday, November 14th, 2007, peacefully surrounded by family. Conductor, composer, arranger, born Dublin 1930. Radio Eireann Light Orchestra trumpet player and staff arranger. A/Dir Central Band of the RCAF, Ottawa. Graduated 1965 CF School of Music with CBA fellowship. 1965 A/Dir NORAD Band, Colorado Springs. Promoted Capt. 1967 A/Dir Air Command Band, Winnipeg. 1971-5 A/Dir Central Band CF Ottawa. Dir Naden Band, Victoria, BC 1975-81. Promoted Maj as Dir/Mus cadet bands (Pacific) 1982-87. He composed two marches for CF units: Golden Hawks (1967) and Mercury March (1974). Con is survived by his wife, Hazel; sons and daughters, Tony, Kim, Karen and Brian; and grandchildren, Kent, Adina and Kelty. A brilliant musician, Con also had a quick wit and loved a good round of golf. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and fellow musicians. Donations may be made to The Victoria Hospice Society. 426185
Memories and Condolences
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17 Entries
joan furey doyle
February 25, 2014
Dear Hazel, I am Cons first cousin Joan Furey Doyle. I unfortunately, had not seen Con for many years, and only recently found out he had died. He was close to my Father , David , who was his Fathers brother. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family, it brought back so many memories when I saw the photo gallery. ( he is very like my Father in looks). Please feel free to make contact, as I will leave my details on this page. [email protected] Sincerely Joan Furey Dublin
Major Furey as Regional cadet Music Advisor
October 27, 2008
Young swells in Dublin
October 27, 2008
Trophy for writing the Boy Scout March
October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008
Director of the Naden Band 1975-1981
October 27, 2008
14(?) years old
October 21, 2008
Peter Furey
October 20, 2008
My ever-lasting memories of Con were his great big smile and brilliant humour. Whenever my Dad and himself got together you were sure to get a lot of laughs! He was a breath of fresh air. Condolences to you all and may he rest in peace.
Paul Furey
October 19, 2008
A great man this Uncle of mine and thanks for the trip to McDonalds in Victoria. I miss you and dad. I hope both of you are now settling Tony in.
cindy Wall (Morcovescu)
November 23, 2007
Dear Mrs Furey and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of your wonderful husband. I remember Mr Fureys wonderful smile and laugh. He was a kind man and smiling every time I saw him. I have seen much of his qualities in Kim, the musical talent and humor that she has, and kindness towards people. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten. You are all in my prayers and may God watch over you all and comfort you at this difficult time. Sincerely Cindy
Chris Dorrington
November 22, 2007
Hazel and family,
Please accept my profound condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Con was truly a great man, loved and admired by most everyone that had the honour to meet or be associated with him in any way. He was a loving grandfather to our Kelty, and I will truly miss him. His strength and personality lives on in her, and in Tony, Kim, Karen, Brian, Kent and Adina. He was proud of all of you, and you of him. His soul lives on in his music. Whenever you hear it, you will hear a part of him. Per Ardua Ad Astra. He is surely conducting a choir of Angels now.
Jack Kopstein
November 22, 2007
TO the Furey Family
I am deeply saddened by "Con"s passing and send to you all my sincerest condolences. It was really an honour to have served with him as a musician.
Greg Wirch
November 22, 2007
To Kim and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts during this difficult time.
janice clarke
November 21, 2007
Karen and Kelty
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather.
He will be missed by all
Janice
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Sean Payne
November 21, 2007
Hazel and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss and will be thinking of all of you.
Sean Payne & Kelly Trotter
Bob LeBlanc
November 20, 2007
Albert's considerable musical talents will definitely live on through daughter Kim. It was an honor to have known him.
Sincerest sympathies to all the family and most specifically fo Kim and her mom.
Bob LeBlanc and Diane Dahli
Guy LeBlanc
November 20, 2007
Hazel, Jeannette and I are sorry about your lost.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. I always
admired Con's musical prowess while I served
with him in Winnipeg and Victoria.
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