LONG, Herbert
May 7, 1921- February 20, 2010
Herb passed away peacefully at home after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He met this challenge head on, just as he did everything in life.
He is survived by Marsha, his loving wife of nearly 63 years, his beloved son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Jerry and Lynn Long and his treasured grandson and golfing buddy, Christopher, his long time pal and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Bernice Kvasnak and family of Prince Albert, SK. Also cousins, Anne Marie Toquet and family in France, Charlotte Suttle and partner Michael Shinner and Henry and Marg Baldry in England. Herb was born in Yorkshire, England. He then came to Canada with his parents, Alfred and Rose and brother Alfred who have predeceased him. A man of strong principle, Herb had a generous heart and was a total family man. He was proud to have served his country for six years in the Royal Regina Rifles and three years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He retired after 35 years as a Locomotive Engineer in Prince Albert, and then ran the train in Stanley Park in Vancouver for six years. He then moved to Edmonton to be with his family. He loved golfing and is well known at Country-Side. He was a man of great talents and a wonderful sense of humor.
We have so many people to thank: Dr. Trent Dusang, Trish and Don Bayne, Arlene Jennings, Jerry Finley, and the Grey Nuns palliative home care, and not the least, our own family.One day we will walk hand in hand again my love.
Reverend Audrey Brooks will be officiating at a private family service and cremation. At a later date, there will be a memorial service and interment in the Military Cemetery in Prince Albert, SK.