Ian Leslie Corbett

Ian Leslie Corbett passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital on March 8, 2021 at the age of 76 years. Ian is survived by his wife Linda Carol (nee Makranoff) and daughters Serena and Lindsey all of Calgary. He is also survived by his sister Rhea Pennell of Nambucca Heads, Australia. Ian was predeceased by his parents Henry and Evelyn Corbett of Sydney, Australia, and brother Bill (William) Corbett of Gosford Australia.

Born in Sydney, Australia, he went to Hurstville Boys High School where he played rugby for the school team. He then went on to attend Sydney Technical College where he received his diploma in Land Surveying and Drafting which served him well throughout his career and in 3 countries!

Ian left Australia for Canada in 1967 aboard the ship the Canberra. His family came to see him off and that was the start of his love for travelling. It took him months to reach Canadian shores but it was worth it as he met his wife Linda in Edmonton, Alberta where they were married in 1969. Ian and Linda went back to Australia shortly after they were married and ended up living and working in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. This is where they welcomed their first daughter Serena.

Life brought Ian and his family back to Canada where they settled in Edmonton, Alberta to be near family. Ian found his love of hockey during this time and celebrated the Oilers throughout their multiple cup wins. Edmonton was where he welcomed his second daughter Lindsey.

Ian moved his family to BC (White Rock area) where he loved being back near the ocean. He spent his free time restoring an old truck, brewing and crafting his own beer and still enjoying the Oilers all while relishing in the milder weather that BC had to offer. An opportunity to work with former colleagues at Challenger Geomatics presented itself in the mid 90’s and he moved his family back to Alberta, this time to Calgary.

He will always be remembered for his love of the Edmonton Oilers and his enjoyment watching tennis and sailing whenever he could find them on TV. He enjoyed his scotch – the older the better – and always had one ready for any family or friends who came over to visit. He had a fondness of traveling.

Ian was a gentleman with a kind heart and soul. He was a loyal friend, a loving father and husband. He will be missed everyday by those who loved him.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Ian’s memory directly to the The Royal Canadian Legion or the Canadian Transplant Association.