Hugh McDermott, 1938-2003

Hugh McDermott of Barrhead, Alta., passed away on Dec. 16, 2003 in the University Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 65 years.

Hugh was a long time resident of High Prairie where he farmed and worked for the M.D. of Big Lakes. He retired to Barrhead two years ago making his home in Lac la Nonne.

He is survived by: his wife, Carrie; daughters Rosemarie (Ralph) Emard, Yvonne (Andy) LaChance, sons Clinton (Jeannie) McDermott, and Greg (Tonya) McDermott; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Hugh was predeceased by his brother Bill, sister Sylvia Boyer, two sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law.

Hugh was laid to rest on Dec. 27 at the Blue Hills Cemetery in the Banana Belt area of High Prairie.

Donations to Hugh's memory may be made directly to Alberta Foundation for Diabetes Research, 12834 163 Street, Edmonton, Alta., T5V 1K6.