Steven J. Megley
November 2nd, 2011
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed and forever remembered by his wife of 58 years, Mary, his children Lori Megley-Best (Greg), Leslie Lanyi (Rick), and Rick Megley. Family was very important to Steve, and his grandchildren Claire (Chris) and Stephen Lanyi, and Benjamin, Jacob, Samuel and Nicholas Best each held a special place in his heart. Steve is survived by one brother, Alec Megley, and many nieces and nephews. Steve was born and raised on a farm near Andrew, Alberta, worked in the Superintendent’s Office of CP Rail for 37 ½ years, and was an avid gardener, square dancer, card player and cross country skier. Despite living with dementia/Parkinsonism, his smile and sense of humor delighted those around him until the last few days of his life.
His family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff at the Mayfair Extended Care Centre, who gave Steve such tender loving care up to the end. A Memorial Service will be held at McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca Street SE, Calgary on Friday, November 11 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, 201, 222 – 58 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2S3 or at www.alzheimercalgary.com or to the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family.
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Don and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Steve. I enjoyed working for Steve -- he was kind, patient, a great listener and gave sound advice. One of the best lessons he taught me was focusing on solutions not on problems when managing staff. He had a calm aura and I am grateful for his influence. Our deepest sympathies. Ida (nee Lee) and Don Heron
To Mary and your family. We are saddened for all of you, wishing for a way to ease your pain. Remember the good times.
To all of Steve's family. Please accept my sympathies as you say good-bye to a great husband, father and grandfather. He set all of you a good example. Celebrate your memories and let them be your strength.