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Sophie Charlotte Aldred
March 06, 1937 - September 14, 2021
Obituary For Sophie Charlotte Aldred
Sophie Charlotte Aldred, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Faust, AB, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the QEII Hospital, at the age of 84 years.
Charlotte was born in Faust, in a tent on the bank of Lesser Slave Lake. She met Bill in Grande Prairie at the York Hotel and they were married in 1958. Together they had 5 boys. They lived near Flying Shot Lake until they moved to Wembley in 1974.
Charlotte was a mother by nature, loved children, family, and had a survivor’s spirit.
She loved knitting, watching movies, visiting, bingo, baseball, dancing, music, reading, crosswords, and curling.
Charlotte will be sadly missed by her children: Ray and Elaine (nee Watson) Aldred, Bill and Bev (nee Erickson) Aldred, Jim and Mary Joe Aldred, and Garth and Patsy; grandchildren: Catherine, Rueben, Ray Jr., Jenny, Trevor, Tylor, Todd, Nathan, Jocelyn, Amos, Ariel, Erica, Grace, James, Bart Jr., Kristin, Delly, and Miranda; as well as 32 great-grandchildren.
Charlotte was predeceased by her husband William Budd Aldred, son Bart Thomas Aldred, as well as many other relatives.
A Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 7:00-9:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave).
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 2:00pm, at the Aldred family farm in Beaverlodge (103065A Twp Rd. 720). Interment to follow at Beaverlodge Cemetery.
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October 06, 2021
Charlene Eckstrom
My sincerest condolences are extended to Charlotte's family. She was always such a happy and kind individual. Charlotte had a wonderful sense of humour, which she definitely needed raising five active boys.
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October 02, 2021
Russell Kuykendall
Ray and Garth, I am very sorry for your loss.
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September 29, 2021
Joe Quinn
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Many fond memories of your time at Harry Balfour School. -Joe Quinn
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September 27, 2021
vi meck
charlotte was my favorite ball coach i loved her. my deep condolences to her family. she was a straight shooter and kind
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September 27, 2021
Sharmaine Boman
Jim and Marijo and family: sending you much love and prayers on the loss of your mom and grandmother. -Sharmaine
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September 26, 2021
Denny Morrison (nee Walker)
To the Aldred family - my parents Dorothy (nee: Dumont) and Ernest Walker (both have passed on) made occasional visits to Bill and Charlotte when we lived in Gr. Pr. (1968-1996). My mother, was also born in Faust. Condolences to the family
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September 24, 2021
Kathy Blais
I knew Charlotte from her many years at The Bay working with my Mom. Thought and prayers to you all.
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September 23, 2021
Janice Hogg
Deepest condolences to you all.
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September 23, 2021
Karen Wills
Sweet ,sweet lady ,known well in the community and area. She will surely be missed by many.
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