It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Capron of Coleman, AB on December 27, 2022 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. He was 80 years of age.
Frank was born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass, AB and it was his home for his entire life. 1965 was a milestone year for Frank. Not only did he marry the love of his life, Carol Sudworth on July 17th, but he also graduated from the University of Missoula, MT and began his teaching career at Horace Allen School in Coleman, AB. Once Crowsnest Consolidated High School was built, he became a teacher there. Over his long-tenure at the high school, Frank taught a wide variety of subjects. The subjects may have varied, but the way he taught them did not. If a student was lucky enough to be in Frank’s classroom, they would be sure to benefit from his perpetual patience and kindness.
Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher and member of his community. He enjoyed being an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9, Coleman, and he proudly served the residents of Municipality of Crowsnest Pass as a Town Councillor from 1983 to 1992 and as Mayor from 1992 to 1995. In his free-time, Frank could be found curling or on a golf course. After retirement, he and Carol loved spending their winters in Arizona where they honed their golf skills and danced the night away at neighborhood gatherings. Frank’s was a life well-lived, and he will be forever remembered with love and respect.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Carol Capron; his son, Mark (Allison) Capron; his grandchildren, Liam and Maxwell; his extended family; and countless friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Adie; his father, Fernand; his young sister, Evelyn; and his son, Murray Capron.
With respect for Frank’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted by Crowsnest Consolidated High School – Murray Capron Memorial Athletic Scholarship (PO Box 520 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555