Obituary of Greg Chown

December 21, 1972 - Toronto, Ontario

March 9, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Gregory Chown Calgary, AB, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the age of 49 years.

Gregory David Chown was born in Toronto and moved to Calgary in 1997 after graduating from Etobicoke School of the Arts and attending Trent University. His father, Peter, taught him carpentry skills growing up at the family cottage on Long Lake, Ontario – Greg loved to build things. He turned this early apprenticeship with his dad into a 25-year career, building sets in the film, television, and theatre industry as a carpenter and partner at F&D Scene Changes Ltd. In addition to being passionate about his work, Greg loved cooking, gardening, art, music of all kinds, traveling anywhere sunny, and cheering on his beloved Montreal Canadiens.

As a doting father, he will be remembered for his sense of humor, fun, and love of life.

Gregory is survived by his sister Sara Chown; his niece and nephew, Taylor and Carson. He is also survived by his mother Sharon Chown; and his two beautiful children, Mason and Melody.

Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here. We are asking for donations in lieu of flowers to be put towards a fund for his children aged 7 and 16 to assist with their education, daycare and expenses: https://gofund.me/7aa50e99.

In living memory of Gregory Chown, 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.