June 2, 2021

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Allister D. Maisonneuve of Kamloops, BC, on June 2nd, 2021, at 93 years of age. Allister is survived by his children Lynne Terrill of Calgary, AB, and Robert (Lisa) Maisonneuve of Kamloops, BC, his grandchildren Sean (Isabelle) Terrill of Calgary, AB, twins Kimberly & Lauren Terrill of Calgary, AB, Andrea Terrill of Jasper, AB, and Randi & Reid Maisonneuve of Kamloops, BC, and great-grandchildren Taliah Terrill of Calgary, AB, and Brielle of Kamloops, BC. Allister was predeceased by his parents, Harry & Jean, his wife Dora, and his sister Laurette.

Allister was born in New Westminster in 1927. He served in the Merchant Marines before working for CN Rail in Prince George, Prince Rupert, Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver over the course of 37 years. After retiring he served as the Captain of the Wanda Sue, and he was an avid sailor – sailing the oceans and delivering boats all over the world. He sailed his own 40’ sailboat out of San Diego & Vancouver, and worked as Captain on the Lasqueti Island ferry. Allister was a member of the Kamloops Judo Club, with a 2nd degree black belt in Judo. He also belonged to the Kamloops Radio Club.

There will be no formal ceremony by request. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Gemstone Care Facility, and Ponderosa Lodge.

You may offer a message of condolence by visiting Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2021-06-02
• Location : Kamloops