It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Owen De Bathe.
Owen spent his formative years on the family farm near the village of Grand Valley in Ontario. Owen had fond, lifelong memories of his time in this beautiful countryside. This rural upbringing shaped his character into the hardworking and honest man that he was.
For the last 35 years of his career, Owen was a Canadian Tire Dealer. This business took him out west and he settled in Edmonton in 1975.
Owen was dearly loved and will be remembered by family and friends as a genial, perceptive, thoughtful, mannerly gentleman with a ready wit and warm demeanour.
Owen loved the performing arts, classical music and jazz, the mountains, hiking, and travelling.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, daughters: Karen (Kent) Carole (John); stepchildren: Kathren, Gary (Lisa), Paul (Katja); eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Owen was pre-deceased by his beloved mother, Reta and his sister, Annette.
Owen’s family will gather to celebrate his life.
In memory of Owen, donations would be welcomed by the Art Gallery of Alberta (2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2C1), or the University Hospital Foundation (Donor Office Rm 1H1.91 WMC, 8440 – 112 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7)
Mike McCue says
Sorry to hear about Owen’s passing.
Meriyn and Ron Nychka says
It is with sadness when we read in the Edmonton Journal of Owen’s passing. Please accept our condolence regarding Owen’s passing. Merilyn would like to refresh her relationship with Linda regarding our children and what life has provided for us.
Bob Truchan says
My condolences to the family, my memories of Owen are from when he opened the first Canadian Tire, he would bring his Citroen to us at Pioneer Automotive. Always enjoyed chatting with him.
JUNIE REID says
It is with deep sadness when I heard of Owen De Bathe passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to his family friends.
Owen’s kindness, compassion, empathy speaks volume. I remember when he heard about my School Project to help children in need of school supplies, Owen without hesitation donated large amount of School Supplies etc.
I SALUTE YOU OWEN DE BATHE!!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
Barbara Cockrall says
my thoughts are with you at this time as you took special care of Owen. I hope our paths will cross in the near future. Barb
Ed and Lynn Beakhouse says
We were deeply saddened to hear of Owen’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to Linda, Karen ,Carole and families.
Owen was a true gentleman . It was a privilege to have been in his employ for 20 plus years and Ed and I always looked forward to seeing him and Linda socially for a chat in the years since.
He will be missed.
Rest in Peace .
Patrice (Pat) Pilon says
i am sad to hear about Owen’s passing, My sincerest condolences to Linda,Karen , Carole and families. Owen was a very professional business man at his store and inspire many persons to become Canadian Tire dealer and i am one of them. I learn from Owen the importance of building the team and delegate,He left behind special memories from the past that will stay,,,,
Au revoir mon ami soit en paix.(good bye my friend stay in peace)