It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Sigurd Helgason, who passed away peacefully at 7:11 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 81. He was surrounded by family and friends at Ed’s House Hospice Centre in Cobourg, Ontario.

Al is survived by his daughter, Colleen (partner Julian); sister-in-law, Lynda; nephew, Gunnar Bryan (partner Kimmi); and niece, Jennifer (partner Jackson). He was predeceased by his father, Sigurd; mother, Joleen; and brother, Gunnar.

Born on August 21, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Al attended Kelvin High School and later graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in 1964 and a Bachelor of Education in 1967.

He dedicated 33 years to teaching, beginning in Dominion City – Emerson, followed by a brief tenure in St. James at John Taylor Collegiate, and ultimately concluding his career in Transcona – Springfield, teaching at John W. Gunn, Springfield Collegiate, and Springfield Jr. High.

Al retired in 1998 and embraced his passion for golf, playing throughout the summer in Winnipeg and spending three months every winter golfing in Florida. From 1998-2002, he cherished time traveling with his father, Sigurd, creating lasting memories.

In 2015, Al moved to Ontario to be closer to his daughter Colleen and brother Gunnar. He made his home in Cobourg, where he continued to enjoy golf at Dalewood and became an active member of Cobourg Legion #133, playing darts and sharing wonderful years with teammates and friends.

Albert will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, former colleagues, and students.

An online memory and photo-sharing event in Al’s honor will take place on March 13, 2025, with tribute book orders beginning on March 23, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Albert’s memory by planting a tree or by sending flowers through the Floral Store.