square and round dance in eastern ontario

John Alfred (Alfie) Marin

"Alfie" to most of us, passed away on Sept 29th, 2015 at the age of 77. Alfie started doing singing calls back in 1980 & became the Club Caller for the Harbour Lites from 1999 until his health caused him to stop calling in 2014. Over the years, Alf has taught square dancing in schools, for Brownies; Guides; at different events such as camps, parades, nursing & retirement homes, hospitals, weddings & many more.

He was the inaugural caller for the very first Harbour Lites' Food Bank Dance in 2007 and it has become an annual event. The 2015 dance was dedicated in his memory

Alfie just LOVED to call & entertain, it was his passion and his sense of humour was ever present! The square dance community & all it entailed was his life. He will really be missed by all his square dance friends & Caller colleagues.