Fern Fleming

Fern (Holman) Fleming passed away on June 24, 2026 at Extendicare Eaux Claires in Edmonton, Alberta, three weeks shy of her 100th birthday

She was born on July 15, 1926 in Salvador Saskatchewan to Jack and Emma Holman and is survived by her children Tom (Donna) Fleming and Bev Fleming of Sherwood Park, Heather (Dennis) Baird of Stettler, Alberta and Carrie (Brent) Taylor of New Westminster, BC, and her grandchildren Angie Fallwell, Troy Fleming, Trent Fleming, Nick Baird, Travis Baird, Adam Baird, Evan Taylor, Aksel Taylor, Grayson Taylor and their families and loved ones. . Also left to celebrate her life are Rachel Holman and Joan Lee and their families

She was predeceased by her husband (Allan) and many of her contemporaries who were near and dear to her heart: Siblings Inez (Pete) Thomas, Madeline (Al) Seidler and Wes Holman and extended family Ted and Jean Larson, Lorna and Daniel Young, Ron and Ruth Fleming, Bill Lee and Janet and Bill Ruttan.

Fern met Allan Fleming in Provost when he was on leave from the war.  They were married in Edmonton on November 18, 1946, and lived on the Fleming farm north of Provost until December of 1960 when they moved to Wainwright, Alberta. Following Allan’s passing in October of 2005 Fern moved to Sherwood Park to be closer to her family.

Fern’s interests included listening to music, preferably classical, playing the piano, knitting, sewing, needlepointing, curling, reading, playing bridge and cribbage and spending time at the cabin.  She and Allan were regular vacationers to Maui with friends and family. She was also an active member of the UCW.

Our family is forever grateful to the care she received at St. Albert Everitt Gardens and subsequently at Extendicare Eux Claires.  In the eight years that she was entrusted to these facilities we witnessed firsthand the dedication, commitment and empathic care the staff provide the residents, day in and day out.  Fern was so blessed to have weekly visits from her care companion, Flora Almario. We are also thankful to the professional staffs of Trinity Funeral Home, Edmonton, and Gregory’s Funeral Home, Provost, Alberta for their compassion and guidance.

A family graveside service will be held later in July in Provost, Alberta.

Donations in Fern’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.--