Alphonse Douglas Latchford

Age 52, with heavy hearts we announce that peaceful passing of our son Alphonse Douglas -Latchford at his home in Peterborough Ontario on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Born in Shelburne Nova Scotia he was the son of Stephen Douglas Farmer of Halifax and Rose Farmer-Nash Shelburne. Adopted parents the late Frank and Joan Latchford Toronto Ontario. Alphonse is survived by his loving parents Stephen Douglas Farmer and stepmother Ruby Farmer Halifax, his sons Kevin, Alexandra(AJ) Latchford and Bobby-Vance and step-son Daniel (Danny) Taylor and mother of their children Kellie Taylor all of Halifax.. Sisters Genevieve(Winnifred -Winnie)Beck, Sydney NS; Clairssa Smith, ON;Tasha Farmer(Russell) Centre Burlington NS; Felisha Davidson (Josh) Sackville NS. Stephanie Williams Whites Lake NS. Nieces Myka Smith, Maryn Davidson. Nephews : Matthew and Gavin Beck and Tobias Smith, Laykke Williams, Isaiah, Malachi, and Uriah Davidson, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves behind Tara Hubley, Spryfield and special brother Terry Oilver.

He was predeceased by his older infant brother Stephen Farmer Jr; maternal and paternal grandparents Francis and Marie Farmer and Garfield and Clair Nash all of Shelburne NS; Step Grandparents Earl and Marie Dorrington, Beechville, NS. He was a proud father who loved his boys and did his best for them. He got to see his second son AJ received his high school diploma on FaceTime from his sick bed in Ontario. He enjoyed listening to old stories his dad told to him over and over about growing up in Shelburne He was a charmer, and that infectious laugh was all his.

Al worked for many roofing companies to many to mention.He got his machinery lift certificate before his sickness. He loved fishing, and enjoyed driving miles to share his catch never asking nothing in return. He enjoyed playing video games online and making/meeting New friends from all over the world, Phonsie (Fonz) as he was known by his friends.

His saying was when God takes me he will take me just as I am. Rest in peace our heavenly son till we meet again. Love your heart broken-hearted Family ❤️

Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date at the family plot in Pinegrove cemetery Shelburne Nova Scotia. A celebration of life will be held at 3495 Prospect Rd. White's Lake Legion Nova Scotia on Saturday, August 19th 2023 from 2 PM to 6 PM, assisted by Pastor Darren Mallet of New Life Community Church Prospect Rd., Nova Scotia this will be an informal event to reflect on Alphonse's personality JUST AS I AM and his birthday August 21, 2023. All are welcome to drop in to visit with the family and share a memory friends refreshments will be served. No flowers at the family’s request.

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Alphonse was a dear soul with a streak of wickedness. Growing up as he did, he stood less of a chance than most and tried his family more than most. I loved him dearly: his smile, the laugh in his voice, the way he called me “Sis” and “Franny.” He was no saint, as most can attest, but his charm and his manners were impeccable, and when he came to me for help, which he often did, I didn’t mind because I knew, I hoped, he was trying to right his course, he was trying to sort himself out. Alphonse was a survivor. His life was never easy. He usually went from the frying pan into the fire. Now, he has moved from the fire into God’s arms. Phonsie, I know that heaven embraces you and that Mum, Dad and Vance are waiting for you. And I know that the Lord has granted you the peace and forgiveness that you deserve, just as our Mum (Joan), bless her soul, always did. She trusted the good in you, overlooking every foible and miss-step. Indeed, to any condemnation any one of us might raise, she’d inevitably say, “Well, he’s the only one of you kids who does my dishes every time he comes to visit.” Ironically, it was you, Phonsie, who were robbed: your time on this planet was too complicated, too difficult, too short, with far too few opportunities. You could never catch a real break. Despite all that is in the past, you are missed and loved terribly.

In Ontario, Alphonse Douglas Latchford (née Farmer) is predeceased by his loving parents Francis (Frank) and Joan Latchford and by his elder brother Vancel Latchford. He is survived by his sisters Carol and Frances Latchford, his brothers Ira Cromwell and Michael, Benjamin and Jay Latchford, his sisters-in-law Sherece Taffe, Kym Bird, Martha Wilson, Suzanne Sixsmith, and Cathy Lumsden, as well as his many nieces and nephews.