Neil John Wagstaff of Elnora, passed away at the Three Hills Hospital on Sunday July 3, 2022, at the age 73, following a four-year battle with renal cancer.
He will be remembered and missed forever by his devoted wife Mary; his three children Doug (Marina) Wagstaff of Olds, Jody (Chad) Young of Delburne, Jackie (Andrew) Aellen of Elnora; nine Grandchildren Grace, Victoria, and Alayna Wagstaff, Eythan and Jaynee Young, Jacob, Molly, Clara, and Emery Aellen; four brothers Gary (Lynn) of Olds, Lorne (Sharon) of Trochu, Glen (Michelle) of Huxley, and Kerry of Elnora.
Neil was predeceased by his father Norman (2007) and his mother Daphne (2003).
A huge thank you to the health care professionals that supported Neil through the many stages of his journey. Dr.Julyan-Gudgeon, Dr.Jim, Dr.McCall, and Dr.Basappa - the family cannot thank you enough for your care and personal touch. Also thank you to staff at the Red Deer Emergency unit, Cross Cancer Institute, Three Hills Hospital, Home Care, and EMS personnel who so often provided Neil and Mary support through the most trying of times. Thank you to the members of the Elnora Fire Department (friends and neighbours) for often going beyond the call of duty to help Neil and Mary when they needed assistance most and medical support was so far away.
A private family burial will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated in his name to the Elnora Legion, Elnora Library, or Elnora Museum.
