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, Shirley, Melody, 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

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

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