Obituary of Nick GREGORY

September 22, 1926 – Calgary, Alberta February 29, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta Nick Gregory of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Nick grew up in Calgary, starting work at a very young age at the Eau Clair Lumber Mill, hauling sawdust to build Princess Island. Nick along with his father Michael, were moved to work for the Canadian Pacific Railway at Ogden Shops with the outbreak of war in Europe. Nick enlisted and served in the Canadian Navy, attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Nick retired from the railway after forty-four years of service. As a retiree, Nick volunteered for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank for fourteen years. Nick also shared his love for horses with anyone who would listen, raising two Arabian horses himself. He was outgoing and friendly, honest and driven by a desire to help others. Nick is survived by his son Michael and his sisters, Jean and Olga. Nick was predeceased by his wife Ruby; and his sisters, Annie, Kay, Mary, Nettie and his brother Walter. At Nick’s request there will be no funeral service held. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society, 5000 – 11 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5, Telephone: (403) 253-2059, www.calgaryfoodbank.com. In living memory of Nick Gregory, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.