Albert (Al) Leander North, a veteran of the United States Army, was born in Medford, Massachusetts, on December 11, 1941, passed away on May 4, 2021 after a two-year courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He demonstrated strength and determination every day, while thoroughly enjoying each day he spent with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Martha Mary (Smithers) North and his devoted daughter, Erin Jean North. Al was predeceased by his parents, Josephine A. (Donahue) and Albert L. North, and his brother, Gerald F. North. He is survived by his in-laws, Judith and Vincent Fogarty of Melrose, MA and their four wonderful sons and their families and Jean and Robert Jackson of Sharon, NH. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Margaret North from Fort Myers, FL and her family and his niece Jennifer North and family from Concord, NH. Al had a lengthy career in IT working for many companies that include John Hancock, Bay State Computers, SDI, Converse Rubber Company, King's Department Stores, Addison Wesley and retiring from State Street Corporation. In his earlier years he enjoyed golfing and bowling, but his true passion was being ‘Captain Al’ on his 21’ pontoon boat, The North Star. He enjoyed every minute leisurely driving the length of Lake Sunapee. He was a past Trustee and Treasurer of the Cottage Owners Association of Blodgett Landing, Newbury, New Hampshire. His gentle demeanor and contagious smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Tuesday May 11th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Bread of Life at 54 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/PFFTribute/AlbertNorth directly on his Tribute Page.