Daryl Gourlay - Obituary

From today's Herald:

GOURLAY, Daryl John Beloved husband of Jan Gourlay of Calgary, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the age of 53 years. Daryl will be lovingly remembered by his wife and four sons: Aaron, Adam, Devin and Brayden, all of Calgary. He is also survived by his loving parents Willis and Doris Gourlay of Arnprior, ON, and his sister Susan Berberick (Mike) of Hamilton, ON. Also left to grieve, are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Daryl graduated from Erindale High School in Mississauga, ON and then earned a BSc Honours Geo/Geog degree from McMaster University in 1982. He worked his entire career of twenty-eight years with Encana, thus fulfilling his lifelong passion in oil and gas. Daryl has touched many people over the years. He was dedicated to everything he did, whether it was work, trying to win the hockey pool, catching a line drive or supporting his family. He had a very optimistic attitude combined with a sense of humour and determination. He never forgot his roots and this gave him great integrity to all he did throughout his life. Daryl was an inspiration to many, including his four sons, of which his legacy will live on in them. A Celebration of Daryl's Life will be held at The Calgary Winter Club, 4611 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB on Friday, October 15, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. If so desired, a memorial tribute may be made in Daryl's name directly to the Canadian Cancer Society (Unit 200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5), or Colorectal Cancer Research (204 - 5915 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON, M2H 1J8). To e-mail expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com. Subject heading: Daryl Gourlay. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 - 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road), Calgary, AB, T1X 0L4. Telephone: 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca .