In Memory Of

Albert "Eric" Fairbrother

Sep 15, 1939 - Jul 16, 2026

Service

Saturday, August 1, 2026
2:30 pm
A Graveside Service will be held at West Meadow Cemetery, Sylvan Lake, Alberta with a reception to follow at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre.

Interment

West Meadows Cemetery, Sylvan Lake

Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert “Eric” Fairbrother surrounded by his loving family at home in Sylvan Lake, Alberta on Thursday July 16th, 2026, at the age of 86. Eric was born to Edith and George Fairbrother on September 15, 1939, in Saint John, New Brunswick.
He was the beloved father of Wayne (Melanie), Paul (Deanne), and Greg.

Eric was the best grandfather to Joleen, Joel, Sydney, George, and Kai. He also had a special relationship with all his great grandkids Angelina, Dominique, Lily, Jersey, Ryan, Gage, Aaliyah, Kinsley, and Jaxon.

Eric is also survived by his sisters-in-law Hope (Pat), Shirley, Melody, Dy-Anna, and Barb; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and large chosen family.

He was predeceased by the love of his life Carro (Gillett) and their loving son Bobby; his parents George and Edith Fairbrother; and all his siblings.

Eric will be remembered as a kindhearted and hard-working family man. He loved making connections with people over a cup of coffee and never forgot a face or a name.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the palliative nurses and home care who assisted in allowing us to fulfil Eric’s final request to remain at home.

A graveside service will be held at the West Meadow Cemetery in Sylvan Lake, Alberta on August 1st at 2:30 PM with a reception to follow at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to join both.

Flowers are respectfully declined. If desired a donation may be made, in Eric's memory, to the charity of ones choice.

Condolences

Joanne Brownlee:

Eric and I met one time only and I connected immediately to his warm and gentle soul. He was a great friend to my father and I feel very privileged to have met him. You no doubt touched many people so positively. Rest in peace Eric.

Janelle Bulloch:

Sorry for your loss.

Pat West:

Greg, sending prayers and hugs for you and your family
Pat West

John Brownlee:

Some people leave a lasting impression not through grand gestures, but through the kindness,thoughtfulness's and genuine care they show others. That was Eric .
I had the privilege of working with Eric many years ago and for almost 40 years we remained friends. We kept in touch, through visits and phone calls. Eric’s wit, warmth and unwavering friendship enriched my life in countless ways. He had a remarkable gift for making people feel valued. It brings comfort to know Eric is reunited with Carro, the love of his life. To Eric’s family, may you find comfort in the love that surrounds you and strength in the cherished memories you hold.
Rest in peace, my dear friend.

Sharon Hamilton Marsh:

I was sad to hear of Eric's passing. He was a true friend for many years & i looked forward to his visits & phonecalls. He has left behind some wonderful memories shared by many of his friends & family. His friendship was a gift that I was honored to receive. May he & Carro rest in peace.

Ralph Brown:

Sorry to hear about Eric. He and I were lifelong friends,he was a very kind person and a great friend. my heart goes out to the family in this time of loss. One of Erics sayings was " what is your story. Everyone has a story...).from my family to yours sincere condolences. Ralph and Anne

Graham Richards:

I was contacted by Eric many years ago regarding our joint connection to British Homes Children. Eric's ancestors were living in adjacent streets to my G Grandfather in the late 1890's in Leamington Spa, England. I managed to obtain some historical images for Eric as I work in Leamington Spa and from this a correspondence friendship grew. Eric was a kind and beautifully spoken person who wore his heart on his sleeve., his Facebook posts were always thought evoking, respectful and philosophical. I am very saddened by Eric's passing but happy in the thought that I helped him in his quest to find information from his past. Rest in peace my friend and rejoice in reuniting with Carrow and other past love ones. Goodnight and God bless you my friend. Graham Richards. United Kingdom.

Marion Crawford:

So sorry to hear that Eric has passed away. I had great emails with him over the years and with his genealogy. Sincere Condolences to all his family.

Lianne:

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Eric was a wonderful person who always greeted everyone with a welcoming smile. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with your family.

Don Fairbrother:

My Uncle Eric, my father’s last surviving sibling, was always there for the family, be it in his meticulous recording of an extensive family tree, as a shoulder to lean on when someone died, with a homespun philosophical tidbit, or a family story.
He saw his share of tragedy as a teenager, as a parent and as a husband. He overcame all that and became a beacon of change without being self-righteous or sanctimonious.

Eric was, to me, a father-figure and a friend. I loved him dearly—but he knew that.

Peace for you, Eric—tears for us. Nancy and I will miss you and are so please you came out to the farm when we were all younger people in better days.

Rielly Burke :

Eric will be gravely missed, meeting him later in my life he meant so much to not just me but my father as well. Eric you will be missed dont worry Tiny will look always look after this side of the family

Lorna Doiron:

Dear Wayne, Melanie, and Fairbrother Families
So sorry for your loss and condolences to all on the loss of your loved one. My thoughts & prayers are with you all,
Hugs Lorna Doiron

Dwain Karen and Nita Johnson:

We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Eric
You are all in our thoughts and prayers to the whole families
We’ve know Eric and Carro for so many years living in the same neighborhood
We still talk about their dog Joey always coming over for a visit and Eric stopping all the time when we were out back
May Eric RIP and is with Carro now.

Charlene Bolch:

Eric.... it was truly a pleasure to know you, work with you and to call you my friend. My heartfelt sympathies to the family he loved and cherished so dearly

Jackie McMillan:

Condolences to Eric’s family.
I worked with Eric for many years and always enjoyed his company and his sense of humour.
I was amazed at the writings he posted on Facebook in the last few years. He will be missed.

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