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October 21 1927 – June 20 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Al Thorpe, in his 99th year, predeceased by his loving wife, Marlene Thorpe, longtime Muskoka real estate broker.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in Toronto, Al eventually settled in Huntsville after having resided in Nashville, Ontario, training, breeding, racing, and showing horses at The Royal Winter Fair, CNE, and local racetracks.\u00a0He also managed the Arena in Bolton for approx. 5 years before relocating to Bracebridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al became manager of the Huntsville Arena in 1975 and remained in that role until his retirement in 1995. A devoted volunteer and community champion, he was named Lion of the year in 2003,\u00a0was involved with the Kinsmen, hockey leagues and just about every other organization. Al received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in 2003, in honour of his commitment to volunteerism.\u00a0Al eventually moved to Ottawa to help care for Marlene in her final years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Al Thorpe room in the Canada Summit Centre was named after him for his dedication as a long-serving town employee who gave back significantly to the community.\u00a0Al was particularly fond of his fishing trips with his buddies, especially the Temagami ones, his hunt camp adventures, and his regular morning coffee runs with the regulars.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al leaves behind his children\u00a0David, Paul, Mark, Elizabeth, and Valerie, as well as their spouses.\u00a0 Also, dear sister-in-law Barb, two special daughters-in-law, Marilyn and Ramona. His grandchildren, Kyle, Kent, Krista, Kristle, Danielle, Emma, William, Lila, and several great-grandchildren. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A memorial service will be held on September 19, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n

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