William Allen Irwin

January 11, 2019

William (Bill) Irwin

February 2nd, 1942 Indian Head, Saskatchewan

January 11th, 2019 Didsbury, Alberta

It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Irwin announces his passing at the Didsbury Health Centre Friday, January 11th, 2019 at the age of 76, after a long struggle with cancer.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Gail of 53 years and their three children; Kory (Valerie), Randy (Megan) and Christy (Grant) ZoBell and their 6 grandchildren; Cole and Hunter Irwin and Jack, Norma, Abigail and Zackery ZoBell. He is also survived by his brother Lyle (Marion), sister Joan (Ernest) Smith; sisters-in-law Jacqueline Gee and Joanne Baxter; brothers-in-law Lorne (Marg) Baxter and Tom Gee as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents Jack and Doris Irwin and infant brother Kenneth.

The family extends a very special Thank You to Dr. Rob Collingridge for his kindness and excellent care of Bill throughout his illness. Thank you to the nursing staff at the Didsbury Health Centre as well.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Crossfield Community Centre, 900 Mountain Ave., on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

If friends desire, donations in Bill’s memory (William) may be made to Crossfield United Church Box 233, Crossfield, Alberta T0M 0S0 and Alberta Cancer Foundation (Brain cancer) 1331 – 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 or a charity of choice.

Messages of Condolence

We are so sorry to hear of Bills passing.Many thoughts are with you Gail and your family.

- Lloyd and Laurangel Farr

I am thinking of you all, deepest condolences to you during this time...

- Jodie Farr

Christy and family, so sorry for your loss!

- Christie and Whitney Strong

I knew Bill was sick and dying, but when I heard the news it hit me in the stomach. May the Lord be with you to comfort all of you at this time -- especially Gail because there are going to be lonely days ahead.

- Jack ZoBell

Sending you much love, and wishes of peace and comfort, from the Jensens in Magrath.

- Carol Jensen

Gail, our deepest sympathy to you, Christy, Kory and Randy and their families. It is always too soon to lose a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Diana and Dallas Hehr

So sorry to hear of Bills passing, thoughts and prays for all the family.

- John and Sharon (Irwin) Niven

I will always remember Bill's big smile and our many curling games over the years was great fun, remember the good times. He will be missed by all of us. A life well lived. rossco

- ross a farrell

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