Obituary of Alexander Thomas BROWN

December 30, 1935 - Calgary, Alberta

February 5, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Alexander Brown of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 85 years.

Alex was born and lived his entire life in Calgary. He was a respected tradesman in Plumbers Union #496, working many years in the field on various gas plants, where he rose to the position of Superintendent. Alex will be remembered for his gentle, quiet nature and sense of humour.

Alex is survived by his sister Elnora McIlvena, brothers, Douglas and Robert (Joy); special niece Noreen (John) Buckley and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Kate (nee Cook); his siblings, Dolores (Robert Fletcher), and Marjory (Killian Ibach); his sister-in-law Susan Brown and brother-in-law William McIlvena.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Alex’s name may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Alberta, www.alzheimer.ab.ca, the Kidney www.kidney.ca, or Diabetes Canada, www.diabetes.ca. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Alex’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

Thank you to Lisa and Cathy and all his other caregivers, as well as Swan Evergreen Morning Star unit for the care given to Alex over the past three years.

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