Howard Ashley Fairbrother remembered in Williams Lake

An obituary in the Williams Lake Tribune recounts that Howard Ashley Fairbrother was born in Sherbrook, Quebec, lived in Canada and the UK, and is survived by four adult children and two grandchildren.

An obituary published in the Williams Lake Tribune recounts the life of Howard Ashley Fairbrother. He was born in Sherbrook, Quebec, during the Great Depression and was raised by his mother Mabel and his grandmother Almira. Over his life he lived in Calgary, spent time in London, UK, and later lived in Kelowna, the Cariboo region, Ashcroft for two decades, and finally settled in Williams Lake. The notice highlights his interests in geography, history, the written word, riding and western horse culture, and notes his reputation for a strong memory. Key details: - Born in Sherbrook, Quebec, and raised by his mother Mabel and grandmother Almira. - Lived in Calgary, London (UK), Kelowna, the Cariboo region, Ashcroft for about 20 years, and later Williams Lake. - As a youth he excelled academically, played hockey, and was active with the YMCA. - Remembered for a sharp memory, interest in geography and history, and a distinctive cowboy hat. - Survived by four adult children — Dean (Lori), Lora (Lucas), Barbara and April — and grandchildren Aidan (Kalli) and Charlotte; the family thanked caregivers Mary Lou and Derick Kiefiuk for their care. Summary: Family and community remember his long life, his interests, and his memory, and the family expressed thanks to his caregivers. Undetermined at this time.