Derek Arthur Drummond, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the age of 48 years.

Derek was born on August 29, 1972, in Upham, NB, to Mavis and Douglas Drummond.

He loved the country and living on the farm. He enjoyed many sports such as swimming, fishing, running track, rowing, ball, and hockey. After high school, Derek attended New Brunswick Community College, achieving his goal of getting his Agricultural Diploma and Culinary Diploma.

Derek is survived by his mother Mavis Drummond (nee Allaby); wife Emma Liza Soria Drummond; sons Thomas Arthur Drummond (age 8) and Adam Isaiah Drummond (age 6); sisters: Angela Ryan, Christine (Philip) Cliff, and Mary Ann Drummond; niece and nephews: Nickolas Ryan, Brandon and Jordan Cliff, Kathrynn and Zackary Ashworth; grandmother Laura Drummond (nee Teakles); as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Derek was predeceased by his father Douglas Drummond; grandfathers Gordon Drummond and Sterling (Tim) Allaby; grandmother Teresa Allaby (nee Beamish); honorary grandparents Raymond and Elizabeth Abbott (nee Beamish); uncles Dale and Gary Drummond and aunt Marie Cavanagh (nee Allaby).

A Private Viewing will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home.

A Private Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 1:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home. A livestream of the service will be available on Derek’s obituary on Oliver’s website.

Memorial donations may be made to Oliver’s Funeral Home on behalf of the family to assist in alleviating expenses at this time.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2021-04-20
• Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta

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