Derek Arthur Drummond Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Derek Arthur Drummond

August 29, 1972 - April 20, 2021

Obituary For Derek Arthur Drummond

Derek Arthur Drummond, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the age of 48 years.

Derek was born on August 29, 1972, in Upham, NB, to Mavis and Douglas Drummond.

He loved the country and living on the farm. He enjoyed many sports such as swimming, fishing, running track, rowing, ball, and hockey. After high school, Derek attended New Brunswick Community College, achieving his goal of getting his Agricultural Diploma and Culinary Diploma.

Derek is survived by his mother Mavis Drummond (nee Allaby); wife Emma Liza Soria Drummond; sons Thomas Arthur Drummond (age 8) and Adam Isaiah Drummond (age 6); sisters: Angela Ryan, Christine (Philip) Cliff, and Mary Ann Drummond; niece and nephews: Nickolas Ryan, Brandon and Jordan Cliff, Kathrynn and Zackary Ashworth; grandmother Laura Drummond (nee Teakles); as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Derek was predeceased by his father Douglas Drummond; grandfathers Gordon Drummond and Sterling (Tim) Allaby; grandmother Teresa Allaby (nee Beamish); honorary grandparents Raymond and Elizabeth Abbott (nee Beamish); uncles Dale and Gary Drummond and aunt Marie Cavanagh (nee Allaby).

A Private Viewing will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home.

A Private Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 1:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home. A livestream of the service will be available on Derek’s obituary on Oliver’s website.

Memorial donations may be made to Oliver’s Funeral Home on behalf of the family to assist in alleviating expenses at this time.

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June 24, 2021

Anthony Michelle and David

Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.....Derek was a kind and loving soul....R.I.P. Derek....Love you forever.....Michelle and David.....
June 24, 2021

McGonigal Thomas

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Drummond Family at this very difficult time. Derek always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. RIP Derek.
June 24, 2021

Hart Jamie and Jennifer

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2021

Fentie Clarey and Chris

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Derekâ??s passing. We so appreciated his cheerfulness and zest for life! He could really tell a colourful story and his laugh was infectious! His love and pride in his family was so evident when Derek spoke of his family! Whether stories of his family in the east and or Emma and the arrival of his sons, family was so important to him! Taken far too soon. RIP Derek. Keeping all his family in our prayers at this sad time. With deepest sympathy, Clarey and Chris Fentie.
June 24, 2021

Jyrkama Coralee

Dear Mavis, Angela,Chris and Marianne, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Derek. I will always remember all the fun we all had playing together as kids. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time, Coralee (and Mikko)
June 24, 2021

Welder Merrilee

Derek and me have had several different conversations about random stuff and we laughed a lot. I will miss the conversations and the good times we had together at Ballad. He brought out the joy and happiness in people and was an inspiration to others including myself. It deeply saddens me that he is gone and I am so sorry for your loss.
June 24, 2021

and Alice Horsnell Mike

Sending our condolences on your losd

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