Obituary of Al Hoffman

Alvin "Al" A. Hoffman, 91, of Pavillon Richard, Faubourg du Mascaret, and formerly of Murphy Avenue, Moncton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 25, 2021. Born in Bear Lake, Ontario, he was the son of the late John and Sarah (McNab) Hoffman. A retired Transport Truck Driver, his hobbies included old country fiddling and repairing and rebuilding violins. Al will be sadly missed by his wife, Rita (Caissie) Hoffman; daughters, Mary Lynn Chalk (late William) of Elmvale, ON and Katherine Burger (Kevin) of Barrie, ON; sons, David Hoffman (Emma) of Hornepayne, ON, Stephen Hoffman (Wendy) of Arthur, ON and Gregory Hoffman (Anna) of Barrie, ON; stepchildren, Geraldine Douglas (Scott), Ronald Hebert (Margo), Diane Gallant (Gerry), Debbie Hebert, Norman Hebert, Bernice Allison (Bruce) and Linda Byers; 20 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by daughter, Karen Hoffman; son, Robert Hoffman; brothers, John and Stanley and first wife, Leila (Clarke) Hoffman. Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) in care of arrangements. A funeral service will be held when restrictions are lifted. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in the spring. Online condolences for the family may be shared on Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook page or at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com.