Albin Peter Kristy
April 28 1949 - August 18 2021
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jocelyn roberts posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Albin was a beloved fixture in our home. He’d show up mid-jog on damp nights in his famous blue raincoat (actually a baby blue K-Way) drink some water and be on his way. He never judged the chaos of our household and his amused presence somehow made me feel better about it. In a noisy, opinionated world like ours, he was a no comment guy and this influenced us. Then there was the music. “Alison” by Elvis Costello is forever Albin’s song to me. And so many more. My heartbreak at his loss gives me a sense of the magnitude of yours, Mark, Kim and all of Albin’s family and friends.
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Loreena posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Albin was like family. We shared a birthday party when he was turning 40 and I was turning 1. He was a wonderful caring person and it was always a pleasure to spend time with him. Evan and I send our sympathy and condolences to his family during this challenging time.
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Maureen Wight posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Albin was exceptional and quiet about it — and gentle. In some ways he was a wizard. In some ways daft, as we all are. I always thought he was the best of us all, in some ways — in ways most people don’t even notice, until they do… He didn’t talk a lot but when he did, he was worth hearing. Songs he recorded say it all. Authentic. I appreciated his connection via email & our shared lament about aging. Ha ha ha… Glad of days I cheered him up. He brightened my days too. He is a good lifetime friend —one I will never forget.
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Deirdre Roberts posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
I was just a kid when my stepdad, Bob, introduced his friend, Albin to our family. He became a regular presence in our busy, crazy house...He would strum on guitar in the kitchen, listen and smile. Occasionally, he'd lift his eyebrows and laugh. For us kids, he was, by far, the least annoying grown-up we knew. He wasn't preachy and he'd just let others go on with their opinions until they were done. It was like, for Albin, grownups and kids were on the same playing field, or at least both groups were just as likely to prompt a look of wry amusement, and not much else. When he offered something, it was often a personal anecdote or observation, as if to say, when you live in a forest, you're best off describing the trees rather than the mountain range. Only once did I witness him shutting someone down, in true Albin form. We were on a family camping trip and he and I had been invited to join another group at a campsite for some singing. Instead of playing songs together, though, one man began quoting Scripture at length, intent on recruiting us. As a 10-year-old who just wanted to sing "Fire's Burning," I felt hoodwinked. After playing a few church songs to seal the deal, they asked us to play something. We ended up leaving, but not before Albin accepted the offer and played a version of this song that I'll never forget. I can still hear his voice..."Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup/They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe...Nothing's gonna change my world," he sang, "Nothing's gonna change my world." Albin taught me to play guitar. He taught me to drive a car. He helped me write my first song and asked a friend to record it in a real studio when I was 13. I'm still writing songs today. Albin was gentle and quiet...and strong. And though nothing was going to change his world, he sure changed mine. Truly believing he's gone will take awhile. My heart goes out to you, Kim and Mark.
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Rick Paterson posted a condolence
Sunday, August 22, 2021
So sad to have lost such a good man - nothing but good memories of Albin. He's a gentle kind and talented soul and will be missed by many especially Mark and Kim - 3 close brothers for sure. I remember hanging out with him when he had the old piano and we enjoyed beatles music with Albin on the guitar. Rest in peace my good old friend. Rick Paterson, Montreal
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John Cowie posted a condolence
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Linda and I offer our deepest condolences to Mark, Kim and all who loved Albin. We have lost a lifelong friend but have been blessed with the memory of times together. I have added two photos one from 1969 and one from 2019.
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Mike Flaherty posted a condolence
Saturday, August 21, 2021
My condolences to Mark, Kim and their families on the loss of their brother, Albin. I too had the opportunity to rekindle old friendships two summers ago at the reunion, arranged by Mark, to celebrate the life of a mutual friend who had recently died. Sitting in the group was Albin, his enigmatic smile as I remembered it, so many years ago. When we had an opportunity to talk, I realized Albin still employed an economy of words to elicit information and share his thoughts. Rarely have I known someone whose personality so naturally combined gentleness and purposefulness. The photo shows Albin with a group of old friends on the day of the reunion.
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Ron sandor posted a condolence
Friday, August 20, 2021
Two summers ago I had the good fortune to get together with my friends from over 50 years ago. This photo shows Albin (standing far left) with all of us together. As long as I can breathe, I will remember you brother. Memories of you take up a large portion of this old mind. I am glad you are no longer suffering my friend. Someday, our dust will mingle together again in the fabric of the universe. Ron Sandor