Obituary for
Allan Benwood
On June 13, 2018, Allan Benwood of Edmonton, AB, formerly of Edson, AB, passed away at the age of 94 years.
Born and raised in Edson to John and Ann Benwood, Allan, a proud Scotsman, joined the Navy in WWII. Postwar, Allan moved to Edmonton to work for the CNR as a trainman. He later married Emma Pedersen of Wildwood, AB and together they raised their family in Edmonton.
Allan leaves behind six children, Al (Faye) of Edmonton, Carolyn (Ed) Gibbons of Edmonton, Ed (Debby) of Calgary, Neil (Jane) of North Vancouver, Dianne (Eddie) Chaba of Edmonton and Maryanne (Steve) Jarman of Salt Spring Island; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Bremness of Sherwood Park; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Emma; brothers, Jack and Bill; and sister, Mary Paul.
Celebration of Life Saturday, July 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society, 13620 – 163 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 0B2.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Allan Benwood 1924 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta