1928 – 2022
Maisie Cropley passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023 at the age of 94 years. She was born at Arbutus, Alberta to Calvin and Catherine Clemont on May 27, 1928. She spent her early years in the Arbutus District and as a young adult, she lived, worked and started a family in Rocky Mountain House before moving to Penhold. It was here where she raised her family along side her husband, Nelson ‘Pops” before eventually moving to Innisfail.
Maisie was a talented cook and bread maker, who enjoyed gardening, knitting, reading and crossword puzzles. She taught herself to play the piano and guitar and she liked to sing and dance. She was always in pursuit of a funny story or joke and a good laugh and enjoyed time spent with family.
Maisie will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Virginia (Dale), Jackie (Al), Brenda (Mike), Jo-Anne, Belle (Rob), her son, Bob (Corree), ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sister, Clara as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Maisie was predeceased by her husband, Nelson, her brother Fred, and her sisters: Adeline, Irene, Florence and Peggy, her grandson Trevor and her son-in-law Pat, and her first husband Joseph Barnes.
A Memorial Service will be held at Heartland Funeral Services Chapel on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
If desired, Memorial Donations may be made directly to the Rocky Mountain House Museum 5406 48 St, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, T4T 1C8 or the Parkinson Association of Alberta 6835 Railway St. SE #120 Calgary, Alberta T2H 2V6 https://parkinsonassociation.ca/
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006
