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Albert Thomas Joseph D'Aoust
April 24, 1954 - May 23, 2021
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It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Albert Thomas Joseph D’Aoust peacefully in his sleep on May 23rd, 2021 at Ladysmith, BC. Left to mourn are his son, Terry, sisters Denise (Richard), Linda, Lorraine and brothers Fred (Helen), Leonard and Marcel, many nieces and nephews, his good friends Terry, Bruce, Ken, Paul, Jon, Dave, Mike and Laurel and a long list of students. He was predeceased by his mother Elise, stepfather Romeo, brother Roland and sister Rolande.
Albert was born in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, on April 24th, 1954 and spent his youth living in Toronto. In 1990, he moved to Vancouver Island with his family and settled in Duncan where he opened Canada Goju dojo where he taught karate to hundreds of students. He later changed the name of the dojo to Duncan Martial Arts Studio. He also developed his own style of karate and named it Jinen-do. His legacy is the long line of black belt students he helped to become confident and wise. His teaching career ended when he started to develop primary progressive aphasia which eventually took his memory and language comprehension. Several strokes contributed to his decline and passing.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all of the doctors and support workers that cared for Albert over the last decade, namely Roxie, Dr Saunders, Dr Wilhelm, Dr Pascoe, Sabri, Stella, Kim, Amal and the staff at Duncan Manor, Cowichan Lodge and Oyster Harbour.
In lieu of flowers, Albert would love you to spend some time in nature. There will be a get together later in the year to celebrate his life and scatter his ashes. Contact Terry D’Aoust on Facebook if you would like to receive date, time and location info.
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre
H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Denise Germaine
Relation: Al is my brother
Deepest sympathies to my nephew Terry. I know you will miss your dad. I will miss him terribly. I will always love my baby brother and think of him often. We had a wonderful life together and we shared so many great times. Love always. Auntie Denise. Hugs
From: Dawn’-Renee Modestino (D’Aoust)
Relation: Niece
Terry, our deepest Sympathies go out to you and your family. I remember Uncle Al fondly.. He was the fun uncle, who always paid attention to the younger nieces and nephews. He always made me feel loved and welcomed. I’ll cherish our memories. Love, Dawn-Renee.
From: D Germaine
Relation: Al is my youngest brother.
Terry. You know I will miss Albert until the day I join him. He was my special baby brother, my friend and I loved and respected him with my very being. I will miss him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart. Take comfort with nature as Al would surely recommend. We all love you.
From: D Germaine
Relation: Al is my youngest brother.
Terry. You know I will miss Albert until the day I join him. He was my special baby brother, my friend and I loved and respected him with my very being. I will miss him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart. Take comfort with nature as Al would surely recommend. We all love you.
From: Donald “Ducky” Jodouin and Marilyn Baskey
Relation: Cousin
Terry please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I, Ducky have so many special memories of my time spent with your dad during our younger years. We would alternate summer locations. One year your dad would spend the summer with my family in Sudbury and the following year I would spend summer in Toronto with him. Yes we would get in trouble but it was all innocent! Your father truly was a very special person and I will miss my cousin very much. You may not know this but it was your dad who gave me the nickname Ducky and it has stuck with me since then. I Marilyn only met your father a few times but he impressed me so much. He graciously Invited us to stay with him during our visit to Vancouver Island almost 10 years ago. He was the best host and the best tour guide you could ask for. He will be missed but foundling remembered.
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