Angus Neil Montgomery

Neil passed away peacefully on September 19, 2012 in Calgary at the age of 89 years after a long fight with cancer. He was born on April 22, 1923 in Tees, Alberta.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth; 4 children – Connie Funke (Ron), Elaine Montgomery (Robert Maitland), Douglas Montgomery (Patricia), Murray Montgomery (Mirella); by 7 grandchildren – Travis Funke (Michelle), Trent Funke, Neil Maitland, David, Francesca, Anthony & Daniela Montgomery and 2 great grandchildren, Milena and Lorelai. Neil was predeceased by one grandson, Brandon Maitland, by all of his 6 siblings – Beatrice, Alberta, Clarence, Ken, Lloyd, and Allan; and by his parents Angus Montgomery and Ella Montgomery (née McMillan). Neil was an RCAF pilot in WWII, a CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and he worked for 35 years at the Alberta Wheat Pool. In his retirement, Neil enjoyed spending time in Windermere and Arizona, and also enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Italy, the Maritimes and several cruises to various places in the Caribbean, Alaska and the Mediterranean. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent N.W., Calgary at 2 p.m. Interment will follow later at Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, AB.  Donations in memory of Neil may be made to the Veteran’s Food Bank, #1, 4539 – 6th St. NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3Z6. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services of Calgary.