Rairie - Albert Edward of Courtenay, passed away at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital on Monday, August 26th, 2002, aged 87. Predeceased by his wife Josephine 鈥淛oy鈥� in 2000, Al is survived by his daughters and sons: Thelma (Harry) Wigman, Gerald (Linn) Rairie, David (Brenda) Rairie, Marilyn (Richard) Mitchell, Merv (Darcy) Rairie, Kate Rairie and Beverley Rairie (Kalvin Bains); his grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers Herman and Joe, as well as his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed over 70 years of woodworking, as well as baseball and hockey, especially the Maple Leafs. Al will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Private family arrangements entrusted to COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 RYAN ROAD. For those wishing, donations in Al鈥檚 memory to the charity of one鈥檚 choice would be appreciated.