Bill Slaght

William Henry Slaght, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and the compassionate staff of the Carewest George Boyack, in Calgary, on Monday, September 24, 2012.

Bill was born and raised in Norwich County, Ontario, the son of Alexander and Beatrice Slaght. At age seventeen, Bill joined the navy (RCNVR), on active duty from 1943 to 1945 as a signalman on the minesweeper, HMCS Digby. Following the war, he entered McGill University in Montreal where he completed his BSc. and his MSc. Degrees in mining geology. He graduated and married Jean Van Patter in 1951. They then relocated to Calgary where Bill pursued a thirty-five year career as an exploration geologist in the oil industry

With a growing family, he was involved in coaching and refereeing community sports and in other youth activities. Retiring to Canmore in 1986, Bill was an enthusiastic volunteer during the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. In subsequent years he enjoyed his mountain home, extended family and friends, curling, golfing and volunteering.

He will be lovingly remembered by Jean, his wife of 60 years, daughter Nancy, sons Darrell (Sharon), Warren (Loreen), Dave (Sue) and grandchildren Jordan (Tedi), Krista (Chris), Taylor, Jana, Robyn, Gregory and Drew. Bill was a life member of A.P.E.G.G.A.

and the Royal Canadian Legion.

An informal celebration of Bill's Life was held on Saturday,

October 20, 2012 at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club.

Flowers gratefully declined. Friends wishing to remember Bill may make a donation, in his name, to the charity of their choice.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.