FLETCHER, Alden

Alden Fletcher

1940 – 2023

 Alden Fletcher, beloved husband of Millie Fletcher, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 82 years.

  Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 3, 2023 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.

  Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Alden’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 1:45 P.M. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The livestream will begin at 2:00 P.M.

 Alden is survived by his wife Millie Fletcher; daughters Lynn (Terry) Marcellus of Fort Assiniboine and family, Rhonda Fletcher of Lethbridge and family as well as numerous relatives and friends.

 He was predeceased by his son Christopher Fletcher; parents Frank and Louise Fletcher; brother and sister-in-law Douglas and Marence Fletcher.

 Alden was born in Lethbridge on April 22, 1940 and raised in Purple Springs on the family farm. This is where Alden and Millie raised their children and farmed until they retired to Lethbridge.

 Alden was active in his community. He was involved with the Knox United Church, served as Reeve for the MD of Taber and on the Taber Hospital Board. His one goal was to stay on the hospital board until Taber had it’s new hospital in 1985.

 Alden had many hobbies including golfing, curling, fishing and playing cards with friends and family. He loved a cold beer, good conversation and friendship that accompanied these activities. Keeping in touch with family and friends was most important to him. Alden was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Alden’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (www.tdhf.ca).

 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.