Alfred J. COCKBURN

COCKBURN, Alfred J. - The family of Alf Cockburn announces his entry into eternal life on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in his 92nd year. Alf, devoted husband since June 12, 1943 of Mary Cockburn (nee Kavanagh). Loving father of Mary Louise (Bill) Matthews, Greg (Barbara) and Fred (Andree). Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Jessica and James. Alf was the brother of Sister Mary Cockburn C.N.D., Fred and Ray. Alf was a devoted parishioner at St. Bonaventure Parish and a member of the Leaside Lawn Bowling Club. He was a World War II Naval Veteran serving mostly on the North Atlantic on H.M.C. ships Amherst, Minas and Leaside. He was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and its past executive director for Canada. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (Between Warden and Pharmacy) from 2-4 & 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3rd, 2011. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. in St. Bonaventure Church (Leslie south of Lawrence). In lieu of flowers, donations in Alf's memory can be made to Tobias House Attendant Care Inc. #611-695 Coxwell Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4C 5R6.