EDWARD BAKER NEILSON – A loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many passed away peacefully at Norwood Palliative Care on
November 22, 2022, at the age of 80 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Edward is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Ruth Neilson (nee Coates), and six children, Andrea, Celina, Lora, Jesse, Roy and Hollie, as well as his adored grandchildren: Curtis, Jonan, Everett, Dominik, Roland, Susannah, Arya, Edward, Alice, Lupin, Rupert, Violet, Sophia, Oscar and great-grandson Owen. He is also survived by his sister Carol and brothers, John, Bill and Nels.

The countless people who loved Ed, whose lives he touched and brought joy to, is too long to list but he held each of you dear to his heart with fond memories and endless
stories which he shared often, even in his last days. A special thank you to everyone who came to his side at the hospital, held his hand and made him smile in his last months. He will be sorely missed and loved always.

Edward was born on April 20, 1942, to Carlo and Alice Neilson, and raised in Richmond, B.C. It was there that he met and married his wife, Marilyn in 1966, but headed east to Alberta in 1976 where they settled down and raised their steadily growing family in Red Deer. As a journeyman machinist, Ed purchased and operated a successful machine shop in Red Deer for more than 20 years. Upon retirement, Ed and Marilyn moved to Edmonton, where Ed continued enjoying his love of motorcycles, outdoor adventure, handyman projects, gardening, live music and good times with friends and family.

An extremely hard worker and a dedicated family man, Ed also always found time for others. He was a generous volunteer and neighbour, willing to lend a calloused hand to help his children, employees, and community. Ed always led by example with an
optimistic and can-do attitude, utilizing an endless reserve of patience and kindness when teaching others. He was a calm, supportive, and loving presence in his family’s life, always there to make things better in times of need or distress.

Edward’s love for his children and grandchildren was his deepest sense of purpose. He stood behind his family every step of the way, providing unwavering support and
unconditional love. He was their biggest cheerleader at every event, from a school performance to a world competition — he always stood up, danced along, whistled and clapped the loudest and the longest to show the world what a proud father he was.

We remember Ed today on what would have been his 81st birthday with deep sadness and loss but also with our hearts filled with love and joyful memories. A private memorial service and will be held with close family and friends on Father’s Day, June 18, 2023. Details will be forwarded to all invitees.

It is with great sadness the family of Don Madill announce his passing on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Donald lived an adventurous life; long haul truck driving, outriding in rodeos and being an all around old school cowboy. Don was extremely gifted in training animals of all kinds, but miniature donkeys were very affectionate to his guidance. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters Nadine and Veronica (Clint), grandchildren Jonathan (Chelsea), Kristin, Jasmine, Kamlyn, Burke and Mila, great grand children Ryder and Kane, his dear friend and former spouse Sarah, siblings Gaylord (Edwina), Lorene (Geo), Sharon and Gloria (John). Don was predeceased by his sister Mona and brother-in-laws Jerry and Ken.

Suddenly but peacefully Bill passed over to the Other Side at the age of 56 in Edmonton AB. Bill was born & raised in Ontario. Bill is survived by his parents, Norm & Diane Taylor, his sister, Aprile Taylor-McLaughlan (John), brother David Quigley (Jody), Nieces Jessica Taylor, Olive Quigley, Nephews Patrick Taylor, Hunter Quigley & great-niece Lily Taylor. Gone but never forgotten. RIP BillyBoy xoxo We love you & will miss you every day.

DIANE N. LEONARD (Whiteside)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Leonard on Feb 27, 2023 at South Terrace Continuing Care Centre in Edmonton, Alberta
Diane was predeceased by her Mother and Father, Eileen and Edmond Whiteside, and her brother Earl.
Diane is survived by her husband Ian of 61 years, daughters Kim and Colleen and son Scott.
She will also be missed by her 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Diane loved to cook, have family gatherings and partying with them.
She also enjoyed bowling, and golf with family and friends, and was an avid book reader.
Diane worked for the Manitoba, Alberta, and back to Manitoba Government where she was medically retired in July, 1994.
Diane was such a resilient lady, that endured many medical emergencies, including two cerebral aneurysms in 1971 and 1993, both operated and clipped. The second in 1993 was very debilitating.
In 2012 she made South Terrace Care Home her new home.
Diane contracted COVID-19 twice in 2020. She suffered a stroke in 2021 which left
her paralyzed on her left side and unable to speak. Through all of this, Diane was still aware of what was going on around her and smiled at everyone with whom she came in contact.
In January, 2023 Diane suffered a fractured hip which was medically repaired at U of A hospital, and was diagnosed with 4th stage lung and liver cancer, which she succumbed to on Feb 27.
Diane wrote a letter in 1993, donating her body to Science. Her body was transported to the U of A, Division of Anatomy on Feb 27, 2023, where the study will take place for 11/2 to 21/2 years.
After the study, her remains will be sent to Simply Cremations in Edmonton. Her family will then spread her ashes as she noted in her letter.
The family would like to thank the staff at South Terrace Care Home for keeping Diane comfortable and happy.
A celebration of life was held by the family on March 18, 2023.
Diane and her heart warming smile will be missed so much.

It is with broken hearts our family announces the passing of Darlene Terrill Wilson. She was released from this life on Saturday, March 18th at the University of Alberta Hospital, surrounded by so much love.
She was a beautiful wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, great grandmother, devoted Sister, auntie, cousin and friend to all who knew her.
Although her life ended before we were ready, we are glad she is now resting peacefully. Darlene had the strength, determination and heart of a lion. She showed to all who knew her the power of positivity as she overcame more than most humans could ever physically or mentally endure. She demonstrated, with grace, what it takes to keep getting back up, after being knocked down, over and over again. She faced each day with the faith that life would be better than the day before. She loved to help others and she gave so much of herself, never wanting anything in return. She taught us to show compassion and kindness to all even if we had been wronged and felt it was undeserved. Darlene left us with many precious life lessons and the best gifts of all…unconditional, unwavering love.
We will miss her cheeky demeanor, her fiery spirit and her beautiful smile.
At Darlene’s request, there will be no funeral service. However, a life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. There was nothing she enjoyed more than a gathering of the people she loved most so the family is hosting an intimate wine and cheese in her honor. We will raise a glass to toast an extraordinary lady, tell some stories and remember her as a light in this world that will continue to shine brightly.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers you consider a donation to the Canadian Lung Association, The Cross Cancer Institute, The Women’s Shelter or, in the true Spirit of Darlene, give your neighbor a helping hand with thoughts of her in your heart.

THOMAS KEITH PORTER
Edmonton

Thomas K. Porter, 73, passed away March 21st, 2023, after losing his fourth battle with cancer. He went peacefully, surrounded by his Wife and Children at the Norwood Capital Care Hospice.

He was born on July 25th, 1949, in Oxford Township, Grenville County, Ontario. Thom graduated from South Grenville High school in Prescott, ONT in 1967. After high school he worked for Newells Manufacturing where he worked for 8 years full time, and continued working summers, while attending the University of Waterloo from 1974 to 1980. During this time working at Newells, he met the love of his life, Bonita Porter (nee Vail). He graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1980, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Thom and Bonita were married in June of 1980 and subsequently moved to Edmonton, Alberta, where Thom started with Government of Alberta. They had 3 Children, Kristopher (Born 1983), Jennifer (Born 1985), and Lindsey (Born 1987). They lived in a few different places during their time together, including Calgary, Lac La Biche, back to Edmonton, Victoria, and then back to Edmonton for a final time. Thom Retired from the Alberta Government in 2016, after 29 years of service.
Thom was a long time Montreal Canadiens Fan; he even had season tickets to the Forum as a young adult, where he was fortunate to see some of the greats play. If he wasn’t watching Hockey, then he was watching football and cheering for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. He was a Loyal Fan until the end.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bonita Porter (nee Vail), their 3 children; Kristopher Porter and his significant other Samantha Bigelow, Jennifer Porter and her significant other George Baker, Lindsey Nesvold (nee Porter) and her Husband Jesse Nesvold, Thom’s 6 Grandchildren; Karsten Porter, Brenten Porter, Adley Porter, Noah Porter, Grayson Nesvold, and Liam Nesvold, Thom’s 3 brothers Gary Porter, Dave Porter and wife, Nancy Porter, and Wayne Porter and wife, Cara Porter, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his Parents Keith Allan Porter and Sylvia Belle Porter (nee Earle) both in 2002.
Thom was first diagnosed with Cancer in February 2006, and battled cancer 4 times over the past 17 years. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The Link can be found below.
A memorial will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday March 29th at Riverbend United Church 14907 45th Ave NW Edmonton, Alberta.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hazel Taylor of Edmonton, Alberta on March 17, 2023 at the age of 85.

Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on January 5, 1938 to Charles and Dorothy Fillmore, Hazel was one of six siblings. Her mother passed away when she was only six years old, so Hazel started at an early age taking care of her siblings which fed into her dreams of becoming a registered nurse, as she always had a calling to help others. Hazel trained to become an RN at Sydney City General Hospital and graduated in 1960 and went on to have a varied and interesting nursing
career including joining the Air Force and being posted across Canada and overseas. Hazel always wanted a family, so she left the Air Force after getting married. She then continued to work in various hospitals across Canada including the University of Alberta Hospital and finally ended her career in extended care looking after seniors at Shepherd’s Care in Edmonton.

She is survived by her two children, Karen (John) of Edmonton, and Stuart of Edmonton as well as her sister Janet (Henry) Walsh of Dartmouth, NS and brother Cyril Fillmore of Glace Bay, NS, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Hazel was predeceased by her siblings Gordon, Irene, and Robert Fillmore.

A memorial service will be held at Mill Woods Presbyterian Church (6607 – 31 Avenue NW, Edmonton) at 11am on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Hazel’s name to the Edmonton Food Bank or Community Cats Edmonton.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clayton Wayne Klymok. He passed away peacefully at home in Edmonton on March 5th, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

Clayton was born at Elk Point, Alberta, on July 25th, 1949, and he grew up on the family farm in Bellis, Alberta, until his father passed away. Along with his siblings, and his mother Jean, Clay then moved to Edmonton, Alberta, where he completed his education.

Clay was a labourer for the Labourers International Union of Alberta, Local 92. He had a passion for nature and spent much of his free time, and in his retirement, fishing, hunting, foraging for blueberries and mushrooms, and tending to his garden. His hobby was
building flower planter garden boxes. He was known for his gentle and kind spirit
towards all wildlife that he encountered.

Above all else, Clay was a loving and devoted family man. He had a special bond with his two children, Lisa and Jordan Klymok, and his wife, Elsie, whom he loved dearly. Clay’s three grandchildren, Lindsey, Haley, and Karter, brought him immense happiness, and he was proud to be their Grandpa.

Clay was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Jean Klymok; and his siblings, Patty Klymok, Brian Klymok, Delma MacDonald, Darcy Klymok, and Jim (Cecile) Klymok. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Elsie Husak, his daughter, Lisa Klymok, his son Jordan Klymok and his daughter-in-law Kirsty Cherniwchan, his beloved grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, his sisters Loretta Maisonneuve and Janice Klymok, and numerous other family and friends.

Clay will always be remembered for his warm smile, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for his family, friends, and nature. His legacy will live on through the memories he created with those who were lucky enough to know him. A celebration of life will be held at a
later date.

“Until We Meet Again”

Our deepest “Thank You” to the Palliative Care people who were so helpful and caring. They gave us strength and support while Clayton was in comfort care at home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Clayton Klymok to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, or to the AHS Palliative Care Program at the following address:

Palliative Services
C/o Cher Sigma
4th Floor, South Tower
7th Street Plaza
10030 107 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3E4
(Cheques are payable to Alberta Health Services)
Please note in Memo “In Memory of Clayton Klymok”

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandy LaChapelle (nee Semegen) announces her passing on March 2, 2023.

Sandy will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her
children, Brenda (Harvey), and Gail (Marc); her grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey, Bryan, Corey, Kelsey and Lauryn; her brother Gord and family and friends.

Sandy was predeceased by her parents, George and Kay Semegen, and her Sisters, Morna and Helen.

In keeping with Sandy’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

Donations, if desired, can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.