Audrey Frances Holgate

Audrey Frances Holgate (nee Haynes) passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2023. Audrey was born June 25th, 1929 in Sedgewick, Alberta. Audrey grew up in the Pioneer Inn surrounded by all the things a small town offered; ponies, swimming, school and friends. Audrey moved with her parents to B.C. and completed her high school education at Victoria Composite, Victoria, B.C. She then attended Pitmans School of Business in Vancouver, studying office administration; then returned to Edmonton in 1954 to work at the Toronto Dominion Bank where she met and married Gordon Holgate in 1957, until his passing in 2008.

Audrey enjoyed her time with family and friends; she loved to travel and follow the Edmonton Oilers. She was an accomplished administrator and typist, pianist, planner and organizer! Audrey was active in the Kinettes Club and supported her husband in Rotary activities. Most of all, Audrey was a connector; she shared information and connected people and wrote hundreds of letters and cards annually, keeping in touch with people all over the world.

Audrey is survived by her son Scott, daughter Allyson (Darryl), son Blair (Wendy), her six grandchildren, Brett (Lauren), Ben (Tara), Rebecca (Justin), Madison (Chris), Riley (Sara), Abigail and one great grandson Luca - all of Edmonton.

Audrey was predeceased by her husband Gordon, daughter-in-law Doreen, parents William & Eunice Haynes, sister Eunice Mayhew and brother Gordon.

As Audrey’s health declined over the past years, the family would like to thank the staff at Touchmark for their care and support; and the kind care at the Misericordia Palliative Care Unit, and St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospice Care.

A private ceremony will be held with the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your charity of choice or the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en. Wishes may be sent by email to [email protected]