George Richard Day We announce the passing of our beloved father, George Richard Day, at the age of 79. Our father will be lovingly remembered by his children Leslie (Paul) Stouse, Kerry (Don), and Tina. Dad was predeceased by his wife Shirley Ann Day (January 2013) and his only son, Vincent Richard Day (February 2012). He was very proud of his grandchildren, Trevor, Melissa, Amanda, Kate, Ben, and Liam, who will all sincerely miss him. He will also be sadly missed by many loving relatives and dear friends.Our father was a very strong, caring man, who was well respected by his family, friends, and colleagues. He was very involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, and was a Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He also taught many courses at the Petroleum Industry Training Service in Edmonton.Dad grew up on the family farm in southern Saskatchewan, and was very active with the South Saskatchewan Regiment as an army reserve. He continued his involvement with the army cadets, when the family moved to Sherwood Park, Alberta. Dad was employed by US Steel for many years, then moved to Quinn Oilfield supply. He also worked for his son Vince at his business in Nisku, Alberta. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada in memory of our dad. Expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to the family via the website, Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium 780-440-2999Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
