THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
COMRADE ALBERT FITZRANDOLPH
FitzRANDOLPH, Albert L. - 92, Middleton, formerly of South Williamston and Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., passed away Monday, October 15, 2007, in the Veterans' Unit, Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. It is with great sadness we announce his passing. He was well cared for by the wonderful staff of Middleton Veterans' Unit for the past 10 years. Born in South Williamston on January 19, 1915, he was the only son of the late Frank A. and Frances Elizabeth (Robblee) FitzRandolph. He joined the army in 1940 and was a Sergeant in the 52nd Anti Tank 3rd Division. While overseas he earned many medals, one of which was the Bronze Star. He was one of only two Canadians to receive this from the United States Government. The citation reads "Sergeant Albert L. FitzRandolph, Canadian Army, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations on 21 July 1944, near Sassy, France. Sergeant FitzRandolph, with his gun crew of the 3d Canadian Anti Tank Regiment, was acting in support of an infantry attack when an enemy shell hit beside his gun tower, inflicting five casualties in his crew. Without hesitation, he manned the gun tower and drove the vehicle unaccompanied to the infantry objective, maintaining effective support in spite of the fiercest opposition. His determination, courage, and disregard for personal safety were an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. By Command of General Eisenhower." After returning home he owned and operated the family farm in South Williamston and later worked at CFB Greenwood until retirement. He was a life member of Branch No. 112 Royal Canadian Legion, Lawrencetown, and Evangeline No. 94 Masonic Lodge; a member of Lawrencetown United Baptist Church since April 27, 1930; and a past member of the Lawrencetown and District Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth (Wendell) MacGregor and Catherine Lowe, both of Lawrencetown; grandchildren, Bruce (Susan) MacGregor, Edmonton, Alta.; James (Janet) MacGregor, Nictaux; Allen (Becky) MacGregor, Port Perry, Ont.; Victoria (Gary) Gaul, Brickton; Steven (Ann Marie) Lowe, New Minas; Denise (Chris) Naugler, South Williamston; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian Clarke, Mississauga, Ont. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Lois Pearle Hupman; great-granddaughter, Carly MacGregor; son-in-law, Arthur Lowe, and sisters, Marjorie and Frances. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. today in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, where Evangeline No. 94 Masonic Lodge will conduct their service beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute conducted by Lawrencetown Branch No. 112 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, in Middleton Funeral Home, Rev. Barbara Bishop officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations in memory may be made to Lawrencetown United Baptist Church, Royal Canadian Legion, Lawrencetown Branch No. 112 or Veterans' Bus Fund, SMH Veterans' Unit. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com