Albert David Brady

It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Albert David Brady on October 4, 2015 at the age of 88.

Albert was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Idell and his parents Frank and Ida Brady.

Albert was born in Banning California while his parents were on vacation; this may explain why Albert loved to travel so much. After the unexpected birth the family returned to their home in Reston Manitoba where he lived until moving to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba.

Albert graduated with degrees in Science and Education and with his two degrees’ he became Mr. Brady the science teacher at Gordon Bell High School for most of his working career.

Albert developed into a man of many passions and Idell became his first and most beloved. The two of them spent many wonderful years travelling the world and always collecting trinkets and souvenirs. They spent their summers enjoying their cottage and friends at White Lake and their home in Wolosley. Albert loved his home and especially his beloved flower garden where he would spend countless hours tending flowers, feeding and observing the birds.

In 2011 Albert and Idell left their home for the comfort of Riverwood Square and since then the Wolseley residents may have noticed the birds have become skinnier without Bert feeding them.

Alberts love and eye for beauty turned into a passion for collecting that could include anything which caught Bert's eye. Albert had a large collection of stamps and post marks and was as a member of the Winnipeg stamp club. Albert also loved antiques and paintings done by Winnipeg or Canadian artists. It should also be mentioned Albert could always find something he fancied at Value Village.

Albert loved to paint and was very proud of his botanical painting and labeling of every Flower and plant found in Manitoba. Albert’s collection of paintings was presented as a gift to the Museum of Man and Nature.

Albert never missed an auction sale and something would always catch his eye. Idell would try her best to offer the suggestion of "and where are we going to put that." Albert would quietly agree and then raise his hand with a bid.

Albert loved nature and all animals in it, so while their cats brought him joy over the years he felt compelled to feed a mouse that used to frequent their front step.

Albert was an avid reader surrounding himself with anything in print, whether it was the daily newspaper or one of his Dick Francis mystery novels; it always seemed you could find one or the other in his hands or lap.

Friends and family were important to Albert and he thoroughly enjoyed sharing a meal or afternoon tea and conversation.

Albert was a true gentleman; his kindness, his sincere and polite manner endeared him to anyone and everyone who had the great pleasure of crossing his path.

A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 11:00am at McClure United Church, 533 Greenwood Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Thanks to the caring staff at Deer Lodge 5E who took special care of Albert.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Albert to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0R3.