Stoneham's Albert Earle Passes Away

A release from the Barile Family Funeral Home:

Albert W. Earle, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on February 16, 1944 in Melrose. He shared his life and heart with his wife, Linda M. Earle, who preceded him in death in 2017. They raised their family of four sons and created lasting memories for them.

For decades, Al worked as a manager of computer information systems. He was ahead of his time regarding technology, predicting to his skeptical family and friends that something they had never heard of called '"the internet" would change the world as it was known. After retiring from the world of information systems, Al changed careers and became a real estate agent. A role model to his sons, Al taught the importance of hard work, dedication, loyalty, and reliability.

A self-taught master woodworker, Al meticulously crafted cabinets, storage chests, wooden pens, flower boxes and built home additions. Precise to the last measurement, perfection was his only standard for all that he made, and it showed.

Al treasured spending time with his sons. He had a solid understanding of what was important: living a full and happy life with those he loved. He truly enjoyed when his family was together. Al's uncompromising integrity and honesty defined his character. He was an inherently good listener who spoke with wisdom and grace.

Al was the beloved husband of the late Linda Earle; loving father of Bryan Earle, Kevin Earle and his girlfriend Katrina Santisi, Todd Earle and his husband Jody Murray and David Earle and his wife Kathryn; grandfather of Emily Earle and Matthew Earle; son of the late George and Ella Earle; brother of the late George Earle Jr. and his wife, Gerry, Audrey Gordon and her late husband Windsor, and his late twin sister Alberta Quaglia and her husband Jerry. He was also an uncle to many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to gather to celebrate Al's life and share memories. Visitation will be held at the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (Route 28), Stoneham, MA on Sunday Aug. 11 from 3-7 pm. Parking attendants and elevator available.

Funeral services will be held from Barile Family Funeral Home on Monday Aug. 12 at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Service in First Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Stoneham at 10 am. Interment will be at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Albert Earle to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or via www.dana-farber.org/gift.