Obituary of Rex Clement BOOTH

June 11, 1927 – Consort, Alberta

August 17, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Rex Clement Booth at Providence Care Centre in Calgary on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 93. 

He will be remembered as a loving and compassionate husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Consort, AB, Rex had many fond memories of growing up with his brothers and working on the family farm in the prairies. Rex professionally achieved success as a heavy equipment sales representative in both Lethbridge and Edmonton. He established the Calgary Branch of Olsen Equipment and worked as the General Manager for many years. He married Marguerite Lillian (nee Hurst) July 31, 1954 in Lethbridge and had over 58 years of happy memories with their family.

“Sadly missed, but never forgotten.”

Rex will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Maureen (Joseph) Weber and grandson Jameson of Calgary, AB; son Douglas (Gillian) Booth and granddaughters, Heather, Jennifer, and Emily of Canmore, AB. He was predeceased by his wife and best friend, Marguerite Lillian Booth, and his brothers; John, Peter and Ivan Booth.

A Graveside Service will be held at Queen’s Park Cemetery, Section H, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the donation page for Rockyview General Hospital at https://secure.calgaryhealthtrust.ca/sslpage.aspx?pid=380.

In living memory of Rex Booth, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.