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Condolences to the family of Eileen Louise Persinger

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PERSINGER
Eileen Louise

April 7, 1934 - January 14, 2022

Eileen Louise Persinger passed away on January 14, 2022 at the age of 87. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
Eileen is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Howard Persinger; daughter Shelley Loewen (Vic); daughter-in-law Debbie Persinger; brother Ed Coad and sister Jean McGhee; grandchildren Kevin (Stacey), Leanne (Joe), Heather (Keith), Amy (Drew), Mark (Lucille) and Erik; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased in August 2021 by her son Leonard, brothers Stan and Lloyd and her sister Barbara.
Eileen was born on April 7, 1934 in Drumheller, AB. She was the fourth child of Robert and Bernice Coad. Eileen attended school in Munson, Drumheller and later went to Olds College, where she received a certificate in Home Economics. Her first job was with the ATB in Drumheller. Eileen met Howard at a dance on November 11, 1954. They were married on November 10, 1956. After following Howard around on road construction projects for 2 years, they took over the family farm in Munson in 1958. Leonard was born in 1959 and Shelley completed the family in 1960. While on the farm, Eileen developed a passion for gardening and growing flowers, a skill she took with her when they retired and moved to Drumheller in 1990. Howard and Eileen loved to golf with friends and family as often as possible. They also enjoyed many Hawaiian vacations together with friends and often travelled to Green Valley, Arizona to visit her brothers. They moved to Airdrie in 2015.
Eileen will be missed by many and will be remembered for her amazing cooking, love of her family, calm and pleasant demeanor and her beautiful flowers.
A service will be held at a later date.


Condolences to the family of Chuck Spencer

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SPENCER
Chuck

November 5, 1947 - January 4, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Chuck Spencer, beloved husband of Lynne, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the age of 74 years. Born November 5, 1947, in Preston, Ontario, to Cyril and Irene, Chuck spent his formative years in the house on Fountain Street hill, a converted dairy farm that overlooked the small town. A sports enthusiast, Chuck played hockey and was a member of the Preston High School Football team. Chuck attended the Stratford Teacher’s College, where he accepted Lynne’s invitation to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. The two were married on August 16, 1969. With teaching careers in full swing, Chuck and Lynne began their family. In 1974, Chuck decided to leave teaching to pursue his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Following graduation, Chuck began his distinguished career with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. After many years of branch management, Chuck accepted a position at the Calgary Data Centre in 1994, from where he retired in 2006.
Chuck was a faithful Christian, avid learner, storyteller, hobbyist and family man. He loved his children and grandchildren, and he spent countless hours playing, hiking, biking, painting, spectating and working with them. He loved puttering about his acreage on Monarch Hill, travelling and spending time at the Pioneer Trail Senior’s Centre. Chuck and Lynne cultivated and cherished many friendships. Chuck’s greatest joy was bringing his children and grandchildren to Hawaii to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Besides his loving wife, Lynne, Chuck is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Don) Ferro, son, David (Christa) and daughter-in-law, Biserka; grandchildren, Christian, Ben, Adrian, Maria, Jacob and William; sister Barbara Debrusk; brother, William (Mineke), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Cyril and Irene, and his son, Peter.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:45 pm and 6:45 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church (178 3rd Street West, Drumheller, Alberta). Prayers will follow at 7 pm.
A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, January 28, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 178 3rd Street West, with Father Lukas Drapal as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Drumheller Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Rosebud Theatre.

Condolences to the family of Robert W. A. Lefley

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LEFLEY
Robert W.A.

October 7, 1955 - December 30, 2021

Robert W.A. Lefley passed away on December 30, 2021 at his home near Pine Lake, Alberta.
Rob was born in Drumheller on October 7, 1955 the third child of Tom and Jean (Mackie) Lefley. The family moved to Hanna in 1959 and then to Calgary in 1967 where they remained for many years. Rob is survived by his son David, father and stepmother Tom and Eileen Lefley of Drumheller, older siblings Tanis Martin of Airdrie and Jack (Anne) Lefley of Toronto, 2 nieces 1 nephew, 3 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Rob was predeceased by his younger brother David in 1975 and his mother Jean (Mackie) Lefley in 1977. Rob marched to the beat of his own drum, participated in many sports in his younger years and loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting in his older years. At Rob’s request he will be cremated and have his ashes spread near Pine Lake at a later date.