Obituary of Grace Cole

May 2, 1930 - Vancouver, British Columbia

May 19, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

Grace Cole, beloved wife of Allan Cole of Calgary, AB, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, with her husband Al holding her hand; she was 92 years of age.

Grace was born on May 2, 1930, to Harry and Belinda Gaines. She had two younger brothers, Sonny, and Harry whom she thoroughly enjoyed trying to manage.  Grace graduated from West Vancouver High where she met Al and then went on to graduate from Normal School. She began her teaching career in Vancouver and after a brief period, married Al in August of 1951.

Grace and Al raised three children with varying degrees of success. Richard, Leslie, and Belinda feel very fortunate to be part of the loving family and home they grew up in. Nine grandchildren followed, all loved dearly by Grace who was so proud of them.

Grace and Al made a wonderful life together setting deep roots in Calgary. They enjoyed mutual interests in sports, music, gardening, good food, entertaining and travels around the world. Always one to enjoy a joke and a story well told, Grace always looked forward to friends and family gathered around the dining room talking, debating, and most often laughing. All were welcome.

Grace also had a keen interest in the events of the world. An avid reader, she was always well informed, bringing those interests and exceptional organizational skills to a wide variety of social service groups operating locally and internationally. Many wonderful long-lasting friendships grew from these memorable collaborations.

Seventy years later still holding hands after a wonderful life. It was a love story most of all.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

We would like to give special thanks to Kelle Flanagan for the love and support she provided for Grace while at Providence Father Lacombe.

In living memory of Grace Cole, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.