Fast, Albert Henry “Bert” passed away peacefully at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre in Ottawa on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the age of 97. Predeceased by his loving wife Carmel. Father of cherished daughter Susan (Roger) and grandfather of dearest grandchildren Melissa and Cassandra. Remembered fondly by sisters-in- law Teresa and Margaret and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Nicholas and sisters Margaret and Katharine.

He served in the Canadian Army for 5 years in the Intelligence Corps during WWII in Canada, Europe and the United States. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto and a Chartered Accountant. He worked at the Windsor Star for 35 years, with the last 17 as General Manager. Throughout his working years and 13 years of his retirement he always served in various charitable and community organizations, including 9 years on the Board of Governors of the University of Windsor and 13 years as Treasurer of the Windsor Foundation.

Special thanks to Joan and Doug Harding, Doris Jenkins, and Cassandra and Tyler Lacombe whose visits brightened many a day, and Patricia Lafleur who was of such support these many years in Ottawa. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff of the Perley Rideau including doctors, nurses and PSWs on Rideau 2 North for their extraordinary care.

Cremation has taken place, and the Memorial Service will be at Lupton Hall, at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McPhail Memorial Baptist Church or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.