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Glendyn Wallace ACORN

Glendyn Wallace ACORN obituary

Glendyn ACORN Obituary

GLEN ACORN, K.C. With sadness and cherished memories, the family of Glendyn Wallace Acorn announces his death on January 8, 2024, at age 95. Glen is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 66 years, June (née Carlson); treasured children, John (Dr. Dena Stockburger) and Annalise (Professor Timothy Endicott); grandsons, Jesse and Benny Acorn; and sisters, Shirley Hamilton and Gerry Johnson. He was predeceased by his sister, Hazel Pallin; and brother, Ivan. He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, on April 18, 1928, to Perry Acorn and Minnie Ina (MacNeill) Acorn, who were of Prince Edward Island ancestry. Glen tied for first prize at the Regina Music Festival in 1945. The announcement of his win appeared on page 2 of the Regina Leader-Post on May 9, 1945. The front page of the same paper was in red ink: Victory in Europe! Glen was both a virtuoso saxophone player and an esteemed lawyer. He was devoted to precision in both endeavours. In 1964, he joined the Alberta Legislative Counsel Office and was appointed Chief Legislative Counsel in 1971. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1974. In 1979, Glen moved into private practice with David Elliott. Glen was profoundly influenced by Oliver Sacks' book, Gratitude. In Glen's memoir entitled Recollections of a Career in Legislative Drafting, he wrote, "My principle emotion now is gratitude: thanks for a long and satisfying career, thanks to those who opened so many doors for me, thanks for being in the right place at the right time, thanks for a multitude of friends made and for a loving family." Glen was a lifelong blood donor and was profoundly grateful for the fact that June's life was saved more than once by blood transfusions. In lieu of flowers, if you are able, please donate blood through: blood.ca/en

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, 2024.

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Nigel Bankes

February 25, 2024

I was in Whitehorse YT this last week (February 22) when I heard this sad news. I met Glen in Whitehorse in the late 1990s. He was drafting oil and gas legislation for the YTG in his inimical way. My job was to facilitate engagement between YTG/Glen and Yukon First Nations. Glen was open to that although in many ways it was beyond his ken, but not for lack of sympathy! I knew of Glen by reputation as the long-time drafter of Alberta´s oil and gas legislation many years before I met him, and it was a privilege to have the opportunity to work with him. Some years later I was across the (dinner) table from the Hon Peter Lougheed and I mentioned Glen´s name to him. We both agreed that he deserved to be included as an inductee of the Order of Alberta. Glen took the trouble to stay in touch over the years with phone calls out of the blue, and it was always a treat to hear his vibrant voice. I miss that chance to talk to him again. Condolences to his family.

Sonia Lemke

February 10, 2024

I will miss Glen very much. He was my boss and friend for many years, a kind and generous soul who was good to all. He and June changed my and my family's life many years ago when they took a chance on a young new mom trying to start a home business. Glen thought the world of his family, and I am so sorry for your loss. He will continue to watch over you, just as he always did. God bless you all.

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