Alfred Robert Mouget
May 7, 1930 - Sept 1, 2022
Alfred Mouget died on September 1, 2022, with Nancy, his wife of 37 years, by his side. He was 92. Just days before he died Alfred said, “I have no illusions. I know my days are numbered. But I can't complain. I've had a beautiful life".
A bon vivant, architect and engineer, he was a man of relentless optimism and courage who could never tell a joke without laughing his way through the punchline. Born in the Saarland region of Germany, he and his young bride Kriemhild emigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal, where they lived happily together until her death in 1980 and where their beloved son, Yves, continues to live with wife Marie and children Thierry and Mia.
On a cruise in 1983 he met Nancy and they married soon after. Alfred's work as an engineer on the St. Lawrence Seaway brought them to Niagara-on-the-Lake, where they found a vibrant and welcoming community, centered around the Shaw Festival Theatre, and made a home of laughter and hospitality, deep friendships and civic engagement.
A lover of poetry and ideas, Alfred could also make things with his hands: he designed and built elaborate gingerbread houses, entirely edible and ever popular at local charity auctions. In retirement he returned to an early love of painting with support from the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. His watercolours capture both the landscapes of his youth and the farms around Niagara.
A man of strong religious belief, he had faith in an afterlife. He believed in reincarnation. Alfred hoped that when he came back he would be Ambassador to France. Salut, Your Excellency!
Friends are invited to gather and share memories on Sunday, Sept 11th at 4:00 PM at 15226 Niagara River Parkway, service road 66 at line 3.
Those wishing to honor Alfred with financial contributions are encouraged to donate to the Shaw Festival or the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre.