Alan “Big Al” C. Machin, 85, of Fremont, OH and Key Largo, FL passed away after a short illness on January 15, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1935 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada the son of Douglas and Agnes (Clarke) Machin. He was a 1956 graduate of Port Credit High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.
Al married Lenore Jameson on August 1, 1958 in Inglewood, Ontario, Canada and she preceded him in death on January 27, 2009. He worked in Quebec and Ontario until he became the plant manager for Pfizer in Gibsonburg, OH. He then became the VP of Steetley Industries in Toronto, Ontario.
Al enjoyed traveling extensively around the world, visiting more than one hundred different countries, and loved spending time in the Florida Keys. The family would like to thank Dr. Hiestand and Heartland Hospice for their loving care of Al during his illness.
Al is survived by his children, Barry Machin, Nancicarol (Tom) Woleslagel, and Christy (Dan) Brudzinski all of Fremont; grandchildren, Bradley (Jordyn) Woleslagel, Christy (Fernando) Cortez, Cassie Woleslagel and Molly Brudzinski; great grandchildren, Eli, Xander and Emersyn; brother, Ross Machin, Ontario, Canada.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lenore Machin and brother, Bruce Machin.
A private service for the family was held.
Memorials can be made to Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice.
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Chris Sibbersen
Cheers Al! You will be missed.
Tana & BILL Shortridge
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BARRY & FAMILY ..SENDING PRAYERS FOR ALL.
Francisca Lara and family.
Deepest condolences to the family, May he Rest In Peace.
Dan & Jonda Martin
Love you Christy. Sending prayers of healing to you all! May the beautiful memories of your Big Al live forever in your hearts.
Maria Chávez and family
May you find peace in the days to come and in the loving thoughts that are with you now.
Gilberto Gutierrez and familia
My most sincere condolences and prayers for Al and the rest of the familia….
Kendra
Thinking of the Machin family. We have many great memories of your parents, their visits out west, the converted travel van, lots of stories and lots of laughs. Kendra Adamson/McPherson & family.
CATHY Zaleski Ruiz
Barry and family, sorry for the loss of your dad, he truly was a character. always enjoyed chatting with him.Prayers for peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Bob Hahn
May you RIP, Big Al!!
Rick jenkins
We sure enjoyed knowing Big Al and the fun times we spent with him here and in Key Largo. We’ll sure miss him. Thoughts and prayers continue.
Rick and Sue Jenkins
Gary and Joan Godfred
Nancicarol, Christy and Barry,
We would like to extend our sympathy to you with the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you all.
Pat Waggoner
To Big Al.. A Legend of a Man. God Bless You All. ✌ Waggs
Alan Spence
To Big Al’s extended family, Please accept my sincere condolences.I have good memories of interaction with Big Al at Queens and the subsequent reunions, generous,kind smiling ,laughing. Although he was just a Mining Engineer he was still accepted by the geologist fraternity. Al Spence Geological Engineer
Carol & Jeff Miller
Dear Christy, Dan, and Molly,
We did not know your father, Christy, but in reading his obituary I can get an idea from where your love of life comes. Our prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of such a vital part of your lives. May God give you extra strength and comfort in the days ahead.
God’s peace.
Carol & Jeff Miller
Jim Dippel
Big Al’s Family. Many memories here in Key Largo. Missed by all. Jim Kathy Dec Jan friends from Cape May NJ
John Berch
Fremont family and friends… so sorry to hear about Uncle Al. We have only great memories of him and our times at the CCCP. He was very kind and welcoming to us. We will miss him.
Caroline and John Berch
Floyd & Loretta Hinesley
We are sorry to hear of Al’s passing. We
met Al in 2000 on our first trip to China.
He was fun to be with and made the trip,
So enjoyable with his humor.
Regards to his Family and Friends
Floyd & Loretta Hinesley
Arroyo Grande, CA