Norman Haney

September 18, 1942 – July 9, 2025

 

Norman George Haney, 82, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, surrounded by family after a difficult battle with cancer.

He is predeceased by his parents, Carl and Violet Horney (Baranec), and his wife of 59 years, Donna. He is survived by his daughters, Susanne Haney and Brenda Gilray (Jim), and his granddaughter, Sarah Gilray (Liam).

Born in Stettler, Alberta in 1942, Norman grew up with his older brother Ralph in modest circumstances. He left school before finishing Grade 10, but his work ethic, resourcefulness, and quiet determination paved his way forward. He got his start with Canadian Lane Wells in 1958 and soon after joined the Stettler Independent, where he taught himself to run the Linotype machine, a skill that launched a lifelong career in printing and design.

In 1965, Norman married Donna Stauffer, and together they had two daughters. The family moved to Calgary in 1973, where Norman found steady work at The Albertan and later at AGT (eventually Telus), designing ads for the Yellow Pages until his retirement. He never turned down overtime and took pride in supporting his family.

Norman had a mischievous streak and a fondness for shooting pool, often slipping away under the pretense of working in the yard and returning home hours later, pockets jingling with change and a grin on his face. He loved sharing stories, like driving through snow so thick it felt like England (due to ending up on the wrong side of the road), or the time the family Chrysler rolled into a neighbor’s fence with the girls in the backseat, as he had accidentally only got the gearshift up to reverse, not into park!

In the 1980s, Norman and Donna found a new passion in golf, joining the Rocky Mountain Amateur Golf Association and spending summers on courses across Alberta and B.C. Winters in Phoenix brought new hobbies: pickleball, golfing, dancing, and eventually, community leadership. After moving to Red Deer in 2004, Norman stayed active with local curling and pickleball leagues, and enjoyed countless hours on the golf course.

A creative soul, Norman enjoyed using his design talents in his spare time, producing curling bonspiel brochures, personal business cards for friends, and other projects with care and quiet pride.

While Donna was often the one in the spotlight, Norman was the steady partner behind the scenes, always present, always supportive, and always ready with a dry joke or a knowing smile.

Norman will be deeply missed for his loyalty, quiet strength, and the good life he built with love, humor, and humility.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in Norman’s memory. Condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com

Rest in peace, Norman. May your next game be the perfect shot, every time. 🎱🌟

• Date : 2025-07-09
• Location : Eventide Funeral Home, www.eventidefuneralchapels.com