Philip Anthony Gaunt

February 16, 1927 – April 25, 2013

It is with great sadness the family of Philip Anthony Gaunt announces his passing on April 25, 2013 in Stony Plain, AB at the age of 86 years.

Philip leaves to mourn his loving wife Betty, children Ian (Sandie) Chris, Jennifer (Mark), and Judi; grandchildren Kelly, Sean, Jill and Emily Higgins, Beau Armstrong, Luke and Melissa Gaunt and their mom Lorna; brother David and sister Chris Foster. He was predeceased by sister Carol Belsheim.

Born in Moyerton, AB, Phil spent his childhood in Paradise Valley, AB and moved to Edmonton in 1941. After finishing High School, he spent a year teaching in Northern Alberta, he spent another year at CN Rail and in 1946 started working for Canadian Pacific Airlines in various capacities. This job took him from Fairbanks to Regina wetting his appetite for travel. He took a leave from CPA to join the RCAF where he obtained his piolets license. Phil married Betty Gibson in 1954. Ian and Christopher joined the family and Phil returned to CPA. In 1958, Phil and Betty bought a ¼ section of land North of Stony Plain where they built a home and settled down. In 1962 Jennifer joined the family and Phil left CPA for a new Airline, Wardair. Judi completed the family in 1967. Phil flew many international routes for the next 23 years. In 1987 Phil retired from Wardair to enjoy his grandchildren and gardening.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Spruce Grove Alliance Church, 800 Century Road, Spruce Grove with Pastor Gary McKellar officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made in memory to the Stony Plain Light Up Your Life Society, 4405 South Park Drive, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 2M7 or to the Salvation Army.