Al Clouston
Alwyn Vey Clouston was a Canadian storyteller and humourist known as "Uncle Al. " He was popular at conventions during the time he worked as a travelling businessman and owner of John Clouston Ltd of St. John's Newfoundland. He retired in 1975 and became a best-selling author of comedy books. IN 1980, his comdedy album Cinderelly was nominated for a Canadian Juno Award. http://www. metrolyrics. com/1980-juno-awards. html Albums included "Spinn'Yarns, Come 'er till I tell You, and Cinderelly" He married Ida Bridden at St. John's Topsail Anglican Church on November 25, 1933, and they remained together until her death. Clouston is survived by their 2 children (Carol Ann and Ian Bridden; died 2008), 4 grandchildren (Nancy, Doug, John, and Elizabeth, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was 94. Alwyn was the son of John Clouston, grandson of Thomas Clouston, great-grandson of John Clouston. Almost Certainly related to Brian Clouston, Sir Edward Clouston, 1st Baronet, Storer Clouston and William Alexander Clouston as the surname Clouston is exclusive to descendants of Haakon Harvardson Klo, from whom the name derives.
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