February 14, 1935 - October 29, 2023
In loving memory ~
Elson (Sam) Cleon Drakes was born in Barbados, W.I. and moved to Canada in 1957 to attend psychiatric nursing school in Ponoka, Ab. where he graduated in 1960 and worked at Alberta Hospital until he retired in 1990.
He is survived by his son Jim Drakes and grandchildren Elson Joshua, Jazzika and Jaydenn; daughter Cecilia Drakes and Granddaughter Zoe; grandson Justin Drakes and great-grandchildren Charlotte and Nadia; Great-Grandson Scott Crowe; sisters Clovine, Hilda and Cleopatra (Diana) Drakes in the USA, June Watson in Barbados and brothers Deighton Payne and Roosevelt Drakes.
Elson was predeceased by his son Mark Drakes and granddaughter Tessa Drakes; sisters Sheila, Quender and Lolita and brother Rudolf Drakes.
A private family memorial will take place via Zoom.