Proctor, Albert J.83 years and longtime resident of Whitehall Township, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning October 10, 2015 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Coplay to the late Albert J. and Eleanor (Hyde) Proctor, he was the husband of Marie Jeanne (Jendricks) Proctor for 51 years at the time of her passing in 2006. An active member of The Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, Albert earlier served as an Elder and was a member of Session. A graduate of Allentown High School, he attained his BS from Moravian College and his Masters Degree in education from Lehigh University. A popular Math teacher at Whitehall High School for most of his teaching career, he also was the devoted equipment manager for the Zephyr Football teams for over 25 years. Albert enjoyed being part of the breakfast club of the retired WHS teachers. He loved watching High School and College football, the Iron Pigs and the Phantoms. Albert was honored to serve his Country in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. Survivors: daughter Dr. Lori M. Proctor with who he resided, along with his much loved dogs; sister Dorothy Stoudt of Florida; brother Timothy Proctor and his wife Ellen of Danielsville; predeceased by his sister Shirley. Services: 1:00 pm Friday October 16, 2015 in The Zentz Center of Fellowship Community, 3000 Fellowship Dr. Whitehall, PA 18052, with Rev. Douglas Cronce officiating. Visitation with his family will begin at Noon. Interment will be private. Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements. Contributions: are strongly suggested to The Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua Memorial Fund, 210 Pine St Catasauqua, PA 18032, The Lehigh County Humane Society 640 Dixon St Allentown PA 18103 or Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Dr Whitehall, Pennsylvania 18052.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 12, 2015.

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Ann Fried

October 19, 2015

Lori, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Ann & Glenn Fried

Susan Roberts (Smith )

October 19, 2015

Dear Lori,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Mom just told me last night. I am very grateful to your dad and speak of him often when getting into discussions with people and this "New Math". Your father's class taught you how to survive in day to day life! The only math class I enjoyed! Thank you for sharing him with all of us!

Terri Bilder (Crawford)

October 19, 2015

Lori,
I had your Da in 10th grade for Math and although I hated math for much of school I truly enjoyed his class since he made it interesting and fun. I sat up front and I will never forget when he came up to me and said "Tess you have a gray hair" and he promptly proceeded to pull it out! I told him that I'd be fully gray by the time I was 30 and would need to start coloring my hair and he said "Well since you are doing so well in my class you'll know how to budget your money so you can do it every 4-6 weeks". I am very sorry for your loss and hope that you know others are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May you find peace in knowing that he helped many overcome their dislike of math and actually made them enjoy learning.

Diane Vanderslice

October 17, 2015

What a wonderful man and dear friend.

Bob Erdossy

October 15, 2015

Dear Lori, We are sorry for your loss and indeed the loss of all who knew your dad.
He was a truly unique man with quick wit and a warm smile. More importantly I never heard him speak badly of any individual nor have I ever heard anyone speak ill of him. Not a bad legacy.
May the love of Father GOD fill your heart
with warm memories and the assurance of a reunion in HIS house of many mansions.
You remain in our prayers and thoughts.
Esther and Bob

October 15, 2015

Lori
Your dad always had a smile and a quick wit. I loved to see him enjoy himself at our class reunions. Your mom and dad are together in heaven watching you from above. They can be very proud of the woman you have become. Only time will heal the deep wound that you feel since losing him.

Dawn Schleicher Oswald
WHS 1973

Melissa Marakovits

October 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. -He was my high school math teacher.

Don Hill

October 14, 2015

Lori, My sympathies to you on your dad's passing he was a good man with a big heart . I enjoyed math class with him and the travel club which he enjoyed and I remember the dorney park picnics. May he rest in peace, God bless.

carol vasko

October 14, 2015

Mr. And Mrs. Proctor are now togeather in heaven..Watching Lori..I will be there for you Lori..You wil never walk this life alone..
PEACE:
Carol & Dixie

Bob Brandmeir

October 13, 2015

Lori,
Bonnie and I want to tell you how sorry we are about your fathers passing. I had him for math in 9th grade, he always knew how to keep us interested in math. I really got to know your father much better when I became President of the Zephyr Football Club, we had some great talks. My wife loved your dad, she had him as a patient when he had his open heart surgery. He was a very good friend to our twin sons when they played football. He was a very good person and will be missed. God Bless Mr. Proctor!

Susan Young

October 13, 2015

Tim and Ellen,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of your brother. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Susan

donna strawbridge

October 13, 2015

I was fortunate enough to have mr proctor be my 9th grade math teacher. One day for some strange reason he happened to mention that he liked scrapple and since my family owns Lazarus farm market I took him in a whole pan of scrapple to eat. Never forgot it. he was a great teacher Reat in peace. Donna Lazarus Strawbridge a proud Whitehall Zephyr class of 1974

Keith and Linda Baily

October 13, 2015

Rest in Peace. We will miss you. You were a kind loving man. Your love for your Family and your "puppies" always touched our hearts. We will miss you.

October 13, 2015

Al, I'll always remember you as being very generous and upbeat with a positive attitude. I'll miss our get togethers.

Tom Solomon

Roberta Sheckler

October 13, 2015

My sympathies to the entire Proctor family. I'll always remember "Mr. Proctor" as one of my teachers at Whitehall and, also, as a fellow colleague. He was kind-hearted and hard-working. It was a pleasure to have known him.

October 13, 2015

It was an honor to know you and to have you as a teacher. You will be missed by many. Rest in Peace.

October 13, 2015

Al, going to miss you truly were a good friend may you rest in peace.
Tony Cocca

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