Obituary of Frank Norman McKitrick

January 11, 1943 – North Battleford, Saskatchewan

August 9, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Frank McKitrick, of Burnaby, BC, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 78 years.

Music was Frank’s life. As a child born in North Battleford, SK he showed great talent at playing the piano and organ, studied at the Regina Conservatory and eventually earned a Masters’ Degree in the U.S. He pursued his career in Moose Jaw, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary as an organist and choir director, and taught high school at Sir Winston Churchill, Central Memorial, Mount Royal College, and Viscount Bennett. Frank founded the Calgary Carol Festival in 1977.

Frank inspired students with his choirs and Broadway shows, and was particularly delighted with his musical contributions at the downtown Calgary Rotary Club. He wrote several anthems and cantatas which were performed by the Knox Choir for over 37 years.

He is survived by his partner Greg Duff, daughters, Katherine (Cory Chesla), and Deborah; as well as their mother Beth McKitrick, grandson Callum and brother John.

A Celebration of Franks Life will be held at Knox United Church (506 – 4th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Frank’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Frank McKitrick, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.