Derek DRAUDE

Obituary of Derek Edward DRAUDE

July 9, 1938 - London, England

January 7, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

 

Derek Draude, beloved husband of Marilyn Draude (nee Attle), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 81 years.

 

Derek was born in London, England, on July 9, 1938. Derek obtained his journeyman tickets in welding and plumbing and had a successful career with Western CO-OP Fertilizer and Greyhound Canada. Derek married Marilyn in 1961 and they immigrated to Calgary, AB in 1967. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Calgary. He accomplished much through his life and was proud of his career and his family. He was a humble man and often downplayed his accomplishments. Derek had a passion for all things music; he loved all genres. He also enjoyed reading and could often be found with a book in hand. His hobbies included wine making and ice fishing. Derek’s most memorable vacation was when he travelled to New Orleans with Marilyn where they thoroughly enjoyed the music, food and culture. He will be most remembered for his gentle manner and love of music.

 

Besides his loving wife Marilyn, Derek is survived by his two daughters and  one son-in-law, Elaine and Glen Lidstone of Airdrie, AB and Anita Draude of Calgary, AB; three grandchildren, Megan (Rob) Refvik, Thomas Lidstone and Rhiannon Lidstone, all of Airdrie, AB; and two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Marin Refvik of Airdrie, AB. Derek is also survived by his one brother and one sister-in-law, David and Chrissie Fairmaner of Westcliff on Sea, England; one sister, Jill Coyne of West Midlands, England as well as many cherished friends. Derek was predeceased by his parents, Edward Draude and Elsie Fairmaner.

 

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Derek’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

 

A tree will be planted in living memory of Derek Draude. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403- 248-8585.

Thursday
16
January

Celebration of Life

2:00 pm
Thursday, January 16, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Eastside Memorial
5388 Memorial Dr
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 248-8585
Thursday
16
January

Reception

3:00 pm
Thursday, January 16, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Eastside Memorial
5388 Memorial Dr
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 248-8585
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