Obituary for Al Giroux
The family of Al (Aldege) Giroux announce his sudden and tragic passing on March 16, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Al is survived by his life-long soulmate Susan, his daughter Chantal, and son Jeremy (Melanie). His cherished grandchildren, the delight in his eyes, Ella, Griffin and Sophia will always treasure the memories of their time spent with Grandpa, whether it was just reading a story, learning to swim, catching the first fish on the lake, driving the quad, checking the water lines at camp, taking the boats out for a ride down the lake at sunset, and sneaking a donut or two, it was always a blast.
Al is predeceased by his father Jerry Giroux, his mother Rita Giroux Wills, stepfather Bill Wills and his brother Gus Giroux. He is survived by his sisters Pauline (Ron) St. Pierre), Carole (Nick Benkovich), his brothers Rick Wills (Diane), and Denis Wills (Nicole). Many nieces, nephews, and close family friends make up the “family Giroux” clan and all will mourn the loss of Al.
After graduating from the University of Windsor in 1973, Al began his Professional Engineering career at Alcan in B.C., then returned to Sudbury to continue working at Glencore (Falconbridge Nickel Mines) in various job sites and positions throughout the company. His proudest time was as General Manager and V.P. Of Operations at Falconbridge’s Raglan site in northern Quebec. Under his leadership, Raglan Mine won the “Canadian Safest Mine Award”.
During this time Al earned his Masters in Engineering, Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, and his MBA. Following his retirement Al providing consulting expertise to many companies nationally and internationally.
To relax, Al was joined by his snow machine buddies and rode the trails for years. He also spent time with the ATV clubs around the Nipissing and Sudbury areas.
In retirement, Al and Susan pursued their passion for travelling, and made many trips to Europe, Japan, Hawaii, and on a few Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises. They spent many happy years in Daytona Beach, the home of the Daytona 500 which they had their “special” seats reserved at the track.
Al’s lasting legacy will always be his dedication to his family, his kindness and humble attitude, his loyalty to his many friends, his willingness to lend a hand, his great tenacity and ability to solve, at times, insurmountable obstacles, and rightfully earning the title of “Al the original tool man”.
Al will always be loved, will always be our hero, will never slip from that unique and special place in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Ave, Sudbury at 11:00 am. Visitation will be at the church preceding the funeral mass from 10:00 am -11:00 am. A luncheon at the Caruso Club, upper hall to follow.
In Al’s memory, donations can be sent to the Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation (of which Al was a board member) Send-A-Kid-To-Camp Program, 471B Ontario St, Sudbury, Ontario Canada. P3E 4K4
For donations or messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.
Al is survived by his life-long soulmate Susan, his daughter Chantal, and son Jeremy (Melanie). His cherished grandchildren, the delight in his eyes, Ella, Griffin and Sophia will always treasure the memories of their time spent with Grandpa, whether it was just reading a story, learning to swim, catching the first fish on the lake, driving the quad, checking the water lines at camp, taking the boats out for a ride down the lake at sunset, and sneaking a donut or two, it was always a blast.
Al is predeceased by his father Jerry Giroux, his mother Rita Giroux Wills, stepfather Bill Wills and his brother Gus Giroux. He is survived by his sisters Pauline (Ron) St. Pierre), Carole (Nick Benkovich), his brothers Rick Wills (Diane), and Denis Wills (Nicole). Many nieces, nephews, and close family friends make up the “family Giroux” clan and all will mourn the loss of Al.
After graduating from the University of Windsor in 1973, Al began his Professional Engineering career at Alcan in B.C., then returned to Sudbury to continue working at Glencore (Falconbridge Nickel Mines) in various job sites and positions throughout the company. His proudest time was as General Manager and V.P. Of Operations at Falconbridge’s Raglan site in northern Quebec. Under his leadership, Raglan Mine won the “Canadian Safest Mine Award”.
During this time Al earned his Masters in Engineering, Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, and his MBA. Following his retirement Al providing consulting expertise to many companies nationally and internationally.
To relax, Al was joined by his snow machine buddies and rode the trails for years. He also spent time with the ATV clubs around the Nipissing and Sudbury areas.
In retirement, Al and Susan pursued their passion for travelling, and made many trips to Europe, Japan, Hawaii, and on a few Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises. They spent many happy years in Daytona Beach, the home of the Daytona 500 which they had their “special” seats reserved at the track.
Al’s lasting legacy will always be his dedication to his family, his kindness and humble attitude, his loyalty to his many friends, his willingness to lend a hand, his great tenacity and ability to solve, at times, insurmountable obstacles, and rightfully earning the title of “Al the original tool man”.
Al will always be loved, will always be our hero, will never slip from that unique and special place in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Ave, Sudbury at 11:00 am. Visitation will be at the church preceding the funeral mass from 10:00 am -11:00 am. A luncheon at the Caruso Club, upper hall to follow.
In Al’s memory, donations can be sent to the Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation (of which Al was a board member) Send-A-Kid-To-Camp Program, 471B Ontario St, Sudbury, Ontario Canada. P3E 4K4
For donations or messages of condolence, www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.