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Blair "Bear" McCONNELL

October 12, 1991 - November 8, 2023

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On November 8, 2023, Blair “Bear” McConnell of McRae passed away at the age of 32 years. He is survived by his children, Addison Grace, Georgia Kasey, Belle Kasey, Mathias Kasey Ronan & Merrick Richard; loving parents, George & Bonnie; siblings, Blake (Courtney), Bailee (Preston) Chief & Daniel; nieces & nephews, Brylee, Landon, Buck, Blake, Bronson, Brooks, Theo & Edyn; maternal grandpa, Phillip Collins. Blair was predeceased by his brother, George “Buck”; maternal kokom, Ursula Collins; paternal grandparents, Olive & William McConnell; aunties, Pauline Jackson, Verna Lavoy & Josephine Collins; uncles, Ed Whitford, Bill McConnell, Dave Jackson, Daniel P. Collins, Phillip D. Collins & Leonard Steinhauer; cousins, Bradley Hamelin, Joshua Collins, Carmen D. Collins, Lenny Hunter, Adam Sloan, Holly Whitford, Robby Houle, Georgina Houle, Gordy Lewis, Gayle Collins, Denise Collins, Merle McConnell Sr. & Matthew Collins. A Wake will be held on Tuesday, November 14 (leaving Grace Gardens at 12:00 p.m.) at McRae Community Hall, McRae. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. at McRae Community Hall, McRae, with interment in East Star Cemetery, McRae. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.

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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel

Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.

From: Shannon McConnell
Relation: Cousin

I am so sorry to hear this incredibly sad news. Blair is so young and you all must be devastated by his loss. Please give my love and condolences to George and Bonnie, and his children.

From: Carson Loveless

May he rest in peace

Service Schedule

  Wake

Date & Time:
November 14, 2023
Beginning at 12:00pm

Location:
McRae Community Hall

McRae, AB Canada

Procession leaving Grace Gardens on Tuesday, November 14 at 12:00 p.m.


McRae, AB Canada

  Funeral Service

Date & Time:
November 12, 2023

Location:
McRae Community Hall

McRae, AB Canada


McRae, AB Canada

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