Connie (Cassidy) Chettleborough

Hazel Constance Chettleborough, “Connie” passed away peacefully, with her family beside her at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on Sunday afternoon, April 18th, 2021 at 96 wonderful years of age.

Connie (nee Cassidy) was born second last in a brood of nine and was a complete tomboy growing up in small town Saskatchewan. She met her husband to be, Chett, a young RCMP member in Moose Jaw, while working as a telephone operator. They married, moved east, started a family and enjoyed an active decade in Ottawa, Ontario where Connie was an avid curler at the RCMP club. The family lived in several different locations in southern Ontario as the girls grew up.

During retirement Connie and Chett made London, Ontario their base and enjoyed travelling abroad to visit their daughters Sandy and family, and Bev and family in the Northwest Territories, when they could.

Connie was thrilled to become ‘Oma’, (a grandma) and actively supported all of her grandkids’ activities. After she lost her dear husband, she moved to Alberta to be closer to her family.

Connie was known for delicious baking, especially her scrumptious apple pies. She was naturally musical and loved to play the organ and harmonica. She was rather ruthless when playing cards with family and friends, and a fan of watching hockey, football, baseball, and of course curling, as long as her team won! She lit up every room with her smiles and sense of humour and we all loved to listen to her vivid detailed stories of growing up in the ‘olden times’ without running water or electricity.

Connie (Oma) was a kind, wise, practical person who loved chatting with people wherever she met them. There is no explaining how much and how dearly she will be missed, but her loving spirit will always be cherished and shine in our hearts.

Connie is lovingly remembered by her daughters Sandy (Allan) Bezanson and Bev Chettleborough (Boris Atamanenko), and grandchildren Josh Bezanson (Sarah VanDusen), Cassidy Atamanenko and Rowan Chettleborough.

Connie was predeceased by her loving husband of 43 years, Leonard Foster “Chett” Chettleborough.

The family would like to acknowledge the fine treatment Connie received at both the PLC and RGH over the past month, especially the compassionate care given by Dr. Samis.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada at https://www.heartandstroke.ca.