It is with profound sadness, and the heaviest of hearts, that we share the passing of our mother, Edie May. Edie fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks, but sadly succumbed to complications, passing peacefully with her children Jory Maccan and Chelsea Baglien by her side.
Edie grew up in Cremona, AB, with her parents Wilson “Boyd” and Ethel May as well as her four brothers and five sisters – Spending time on the family farm near Water Valley, AB and playing crib. Edie worked in the Oil & Gas Industry as a Landman, and was blessed to have loved her work. Her spare time was spent caring for her children and their friends, golfing, painting, enrolled in university courses and travelling; one of her favorite destinations was Maui.
Edie will be lovingly remembered as a woman of incredible strength, perseverance and generosity and leaves her loved ones with a legacy of values and virtues to live by. Edie was a devoted friend, trusted confidant and did not want to burden those she loved. The memory of her soft voice, genuine smile and warm hugs will be cherished by all who knew her.
Words cannot describe the sorrow of our loss, nor our love and respect for her dedication, hard work, and sacrifice in order to protect and provide for us. She taught us kindness, compassion, and a strong work ethic – All attributes that we will carry on as part of our own legacy.
Respecting Edie’s wishes there will be no service. We will be holding a Celebration of Life for her family and friends this coming spring. Location, date and time will be provided to those who RSVP to the following address: ediecelebrationoflife@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edie’s memory to the Calgary Boys and Girls Club, 731 – 13th Ave. NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 1C8.
In loving memory, a donation will be made by her children, as a dedication for her love of books and lifelong learning, to The Windows of Opportunity Campaign in support of the New Central Library, located in downtown Calgary.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the many spiritual care practitioners, health care aids, nurses, residents and doctors at the Foothills Medical Centre for their devoted care and treatment of our mom, for showing compassion and respect and maintaining her dignity.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edith Edie Irene May formerly Maccan January 21st 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Airdrie, Province: Alberta