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William (Barney) Caufield

October 28, 2013

September 21, 1927 - October 28, 2013

Bill, also known as Barney, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28/13 in Calgary, AB, where he was a resident since the fall of 2008. Bill spent most of his life with his family in the beauty of the Elk Valley.

Bill was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Helen (Badanic), his parents Edward and Elizabeth Caufield, brother Jack Caufield and sister Maureen Rinaldi.

He is survived by his brother Peter Caufield, sister-in-law Janice Caufield, brother-in-law Joseph Rinaldi and in-laws John and Mary Badanic; his children, Sandra Maureen Boyd, Gerard Caufield and Cole Keilty-Caufield; his grandchildren, Mary Boyd, Joel and Jordan Caufield; and his great-grandchildren, Chassidy and Draden Hollinger. As well as many loved nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Bill on Nov. 16/13 - 10:00am, at the Emmanuel Community Church - 3003 - 28th Street SE, Calgary, AB. His funeral and burial will follow on Nov. 23/13 - 10:30am, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Fernie, BC. Luncheon to follow at the Fernie Legion about noon. There will also be prayers on Friday evening Nov. 22/13 at 7:30pm.

In Lieu of flowers please send a donation to your favourite church, charity or local Legion.