Obituary of Duane PARISH

The family of Duane John Parish sadly announce his passing on Thursday, September 20, 2012 following several years of ill health. Duane was born in Calgary and lived here his entire life. He was a 33 year member of the Calgary Fire Department, retiring in 2001 with the rank of Captain. Duane is survived by his loving wife, Alison; sons, Michael, Jason (Shantel) and Stephen (Shayla); three grandchildren, Andrew, Cadence and Seth as well as his sister Sharon. He will be greatly missed by many friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Bertha Mae(1985) and Terance (2000). At Duane’s request there will be no funeral service. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 – 32nd Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca. Our heartfelt thanks go to the Heart and Kidney teams at the Foothills Medical Centre.