Dr. Brian Leslie Oldale
1939-2020
Dr. Brian Leslie Oldale, born April 26, 1939, passed away at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre on June 16, 2020.
Brian was born and raised in Wales, Great Britain. He went to school at St. Mary’s Hospital in London to get his medical license before coming to Canada to practice as a general practitioner. He arrived in Athabasca, Alberta, with his small family in 1972, where he continued to practice until he retired in 2014.
Brian leaves behind his four children; Amanda (Neil Pedersen) Oldale, Erika Oldale, Gwyneth (Jamie) Morrison, and David (Tracey) Oldale; grandsons; Nathan Oldale, Curtis Oldale, Gavin Morrison, Tyler Oldale, and Dylan Oldale; granddaughters, Chianna Pedersen, Emily Pendrak, Patience Morrison, Shelby Oldale, and Hailey Oldale. He also leaves behind his step-children; Kim (John) Wojick, Collene (Paul) Williamson, and Derek Allison; grandchildren; Jake Wojick, Allison Grove, Hannah Grove, Fiona Williamson, Miranda Allison, and Riley Allison.
Brian was predeceased by Colby Oldale on July 23, 2007, and Jacob Allison on August 23, 1997.
Brian will be remembered as a well-known, outstanding member of the community. His humor and striking features will be remembered for years to come.
A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the following locations:
All Saints Anglican Church
Athabasca Agri-plex
Athabasca Riverfront Park
Athabasca Healthcare Centre Grounds
In lieu of flowers, those who wish memorial donations may be made to the All Saint’s Anglican Church, Athabasca Healthcare Centre, and the Athabasca Health Unit.
To send condolences, please visit:
www.athabascacommunitychapel.com
Athabasca Community Chapel
780-675-3996
