Albert Frederick Wadden

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Wadden on November 5, 2023. Al was born on July 28, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario.Al was the devoted husband of Catherine (nee Murphy) for 51 years. He was the proud father of his two sons Jason (Gayle) and Mark (Natalia) and his grandchildren Alison, Ashley, Josh, Ben, Zach, Jack and Sam. Al is survived by his brothers Ray and Brian, and his sisters Anna and Sharon, along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Having grown up in foster care and orphanages, Al sought to give back by becoming a foster parent himself for many years with some kids forever becoming a part of his family circle.Al had a long and proud career at Stelco, spending most of his career in the “fab shop” helping to build and maintain the iconic Hamilton company that he was so proud to be a part of. He also took great pride in his work as a teacher, having taught welding to many students at Mohawk College in Hamilton and across Canada with the Canadian Welding Bureau. Not one to embrace retirement, he stayed active volunteering with the Good Sheppard in Hamilton and the Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign, happily ringing his bell and making friends of donors. Still not busy enough, he worked as a greeter at Walmart – welcoming everyone with a smile, a helping hand and a corny joke.A private Celebration of Life will be held for immediate family and close friends.In remembrance of Al, and in recognition of his compassion for others, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Good Sheppard in Hamilton or the Salvation Army, and we can all do a little more each day to love, accept and support one another no matter of all the things that make each one of us a little different from one another.