Faye Engel

1957 - 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Faye Rosannah Engel (Leggett) announce her passing at her home in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, on Friday May 13, 2022, in her 65th year. Faye had been struggling with heart disease for the past year and her untimely death was the result of this. Faye was born in Dunnville in August of 1957 to Wilfred and Marion Leggett (Campbell). She grew up in Wainfleet, Ontario. She attended high school at EL Crossley in Fonthill. At 21 years of age, Faye met Richard Engel who owned and operated The Canadian Aviation News. Faye followed Richard West to help him run this newspaper as editor. Faye and Richard retired to Fairmont Hot Springs in 2000. They were very active in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71. Together they travelled all over the country covering many air shows. They both committed many hours to Citizens on patrol. After Richards passing in 2014 Faye remained an active member as she participated in many activities including the Poppy Campaign for Remembrance Day. They were avid train collectors, and their beautiful displays were often admired at many locations, especially at Christmas time. Faye met many friends along the way and was always sharing many stories with her family. Faye was predeceased by her husband Richard Engel in 2014. She is survived by her Mom Marion Leggett but was predeceased by her Dad Wilfred Leggett in 1999. Faye was the youngest of three girls and has a younger brother. Left to mourn are her sisters Wenda (Ross) Michener, Sherry (Gary) Watkinson and her brother Phillip (Sonia) Leggett. Faye had five nieces and nephews who will miss their Aunt Faye terribly. Tammy (Matt predeceased) Michener-Peters, Carrie (Kevin) Schachtschneider, Aaron Watkinson, Brett Leggett (Marissa Gregory) and Sarah Leggett (Will Lindsay). A huge part of their family tree will be missing for them, but they have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Faye. Faye also adored her great-nieces and nephew, Ethan, Elle, Anna Peters, Kayley, and Kassie Schachtschneider. For birthdays and Christmases, Aunt Faye always found that special gift for each of them, which showed just how interested she was in everything each and everyone of them was doing. We were all so lucky to have been able to have spent special times with her in her home in the Rocky Mountains. Faye leaves behind many family members and a lifetime of friendships she met along her many adventures. In keeping with Faye's wishes, cremation has taken place. We will share plans for a celebration of Life for Faye at a later date. She will then join her husband Richard and be set in her final resting spot in Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Calgary Alberta. All arrangements have been entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services in Cranbrook, British Columbia.