In Memory Of

Clayton James Rettie

Jun 2, 1944 - Mar 9, 2026

Service

  A Celebration of Life for Clayton Rettie will be held at a later date, so please watch for an announcement on the website for updates.

Obituary

Clayton Rettie passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 81 years.
Clayton James Rettie was born to parents Miriam “Dolly” and Lorne Rettie of the Tiger Lily (Barrhead) area on June 2, 1944, completing their family of 4 children.

When Clayton’s father passed, Clayton took over the farm. To ensure the growth of the farm he chose to work for 22 years on the drilling rigs, all over Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

In Clayton’s younger years, he loved being outside, playing hockey, baseball, golf and skiing along with hunting or on a lake fishing. Always along side close friends and family. Clayton really enjoyed travelling, to places like Hawaii, Cuba, Mexico and even cruises.

Clayton leaves behind his companion Bev May; his children and their children; daughter Beth, grandchildren Tiffeny, Rhychelle, Kandace, Clayton & families; daughter Sherry, grandchildren Destiny, Burgandy, Dustin & families; son Lorne (Ashley); grandchildren: Kaleb, Shealynn and Aidan.

He was predeceased by his parents Miriam “Dolly” and Lorne, siblings Lorne “George”, Grace and Florence, Beth’s companion Mervin and Sherry’s ex-companion Don, ex-spouse Janice Rettie, and ex-companion Gene Kirsch.

A Celebration of Life for Clayton Rettie will be held at a later date, so please watch for an announcement on the website for updates.
For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Clayton’s name please consider giving to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences

Debbie Poltorak(nee Evans):

I would like to send our deepest condolences to Beth, Sherry,and Lorne and your families. So sorry for your loss. Clayton would often stop to say hi whenever he was in the Westlock area. I will miss his visits.

Gene and Deanna Patterson :

Sincere condolences to our nieces and nephew on the loss of your father Clayton ensure children’s grandfather. We have always considered your father our brother-in-law. Clayton often stopped and visited us in Calahoo even after he and Janice had separated. May your memories bring you peace in this time of sorrow

Auntie Laurelynn :

Oh my Loves….such rapid goodbyes to both your parents.

We are here if you have need

Ian Wallace:

My sincerest condolences go out to Beth, Sherry, Lorne, their families and Clayton's friends throughout the province on your loss.
He was our Uncle Clayton, steadfastly tending to the family farm our mother grew up on, continuing the legacy of the early settlers of the Tiger Lily area. Hardworking and humble, he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of his company. May you find comfort in the memories he helped create for all of us.

Cindy Callihoo :

So sorry to your loss my Mom Ramona & Norman Callihoo had lots of of good times with Clayton on the farm. With Janice

Corey and Marie Cermak:

Bev, we are so sorry for your loss and wish to express our condolences to you and all the families.

Peggy Fast:

Sending condolences to Clayton’s family. He was a great friend.

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