Obituary of Mel Campbell

December 16, 1951 – Medicine Hat, Alberta

November 4, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Mel “Bill” Campbell, beloved husband of Sharon McDonald-Campbell, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 72 years.

Mel was born in Medicine Hat, AB, on December 16, 1951, and moved to Calgary, AB, in 1989. Mel retired in 2010, after 35 years as a Paramedic in both Medicine Hat and Calgary. He was particularly proud of his achievements during his career in EMS.

Besides his loving wife Sharon, Mel is survived by his daughter Melissa, son Matthew (Sally), granddaughter Madison, and grandson Jacob. He is also survived by his mother Annetta Lozo, brothers, Robert (Shelley) and Michael (Rose); sisters, Lorna, Ellen (Dan), and Kathleen (Nic); stepsons, Robert McDonald (Troy Lacher) and Roger (Veronica) McDonald; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his daughter Megan (1976) and father William (1985).

Mel would like to share a special thank you to his wife, Sharon, “the most loving and supportive person I have known” and to his mother, “for always being there for me.”

Thank you to Dr. Doug Helmerson, Dr. Mitesh Thakrar, and Kelly Chabot, R.N. of Alberta Transplant Program for their excellent care and support following a double lung transplant on February 5, 2008. Also, a special thank you to the staff of the Peter Lougheed Centre, Unit 39 for their care and compassion over the last sixteen years.

Also, thank you to Rev. Tom Melvin for his support and guidance.

A Celebration of Mel’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, 220, 6223 – 2nd Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 1112, www.diabetes.ca or to the Southern Alberta Organ & Tissue Donation Program, Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 – 29 St NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, www.calgaryhealthfoundation.ca or to the Canadian Lung Association, 502-885 Meadowlands Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 3N2, Telephone: 1-888-566-5864,  www.lung.ca/donate.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Mel’s family here.

In living memory of Mel (Bill) Campbell, 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.

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