Ranken William WAGG

WAGG , Ranken "Doc" William October 19, 1940 - September 12, 2009 Doc passed away on September 12 at the age of 68 at the Three Hills Health Centre from complications of prostate cancer. He was born in Norris Arm and was always a proud Newfoundlander. He served twenty years in the Canadian Army where he worked in the tank division and taught mountain climbing, defensive driving, and small arms. He was also a member of the Army's musical ride. He did overseas stints in Germany, Egypt, and Cyprus. Then he had a second career as a correctional officer at Spy Hill for twenty-two years. He was an avid follower of the stock market and a shrewd investor who dispensed financial advice to others frequently. Doc was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for twenty-nine years and also a long-time member of the Lord Strathcona Horse and The Canadian Association of United Nations Peacekeepers. After retirement, he enjoyed playing poker, darts, and bowling. He was a proud father and devoted grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Susan Pirs, and his three sons: Doug, Trevor, and Mitch Wagg; his daughters-in-law, Randeen and Ulrike Wagg; and his five grandchildren, Morgan, Grace, Rachel, Gina, and Luke Wagg. He also leaves to mourn, his three brothers: Burt, Ross, and Claude Wagg; and his sister, Maisie Grimes, all in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Also left to mourn are his sisters-in-law, Barb Gowland of Ontario, Lila Kalnins of New York, Betty and Valda Wagg of Newfoundland, and Phyllis Wagg of Nova Scotia, his mother-in-law, Milly Pirs of Ontario, and his brother-in-law, Ross Grimes of Nova Scotia. He also left behind numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, and his best friends, Eric and Viva Balson, all of whom will miss him a great deal. The family would like to thank Dr. Swinton and the nurses at the Three Hills Health Centre for their compassionate care. Thanks also to Dr. Graham and the nurses at the Red Deer Cancer Clinic for their support during Doc's battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at his home on Range Road 26-2 north off Highway 575 west of Acme (Legal Land Address of 295060 Range Road 262) on September 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of SUNSET FUNERAL SERVICE, Linden. Telephone: 403-546-3903. Published in the Calgary Herald on 9/18/2009