Darryl Wayne Willoughby 1952 – 2025

Darryl was born May 26, 1952, to Ted and Hilda Willoughby. A little brother for Dennis. He completed his high school education in Canwood and went straight to work, working in the Cookson County Pastures and Big River Pasture. He had a job out in Fox Creek, Alberta as well. He met and married Gloria Jean Gelette on August 9, 1975. They had two children, Dustin and Angela. He farmed alongside his dad for many years and also worked for the Department of Highways for 37 years, until he retired in 2012. He and Gloria were avid curlers and loved to go on road trips, auctions were also one of their past times. In the early 2000’s they decided to try their hand at being market gardeners.  Darryl and Gloria continued this venture for 15 years until Gloria’s passing in 2020. Their daughter Angie and husband had taken over the gardening and continued to live with Darryl on the family farm and caring for him. His first pride and joy came in 2011 when his granddaughter Avery was born, she was the apple of his eye. Two of his favorite sayings were “its only money” and because his daughter Angie had a little white dog he would often say “don’t you know white dogs can’t jump”. He often said that sitting on the deck, whenever she tried to jump up on the patio furniture. Dad you will be missed dearly, and I know your legacy will live on.

Darryl is survived by his son Dustin Willoughby; daughter Angela Willoughby (Randy Ross) of Canwood, SK; granddaughter Avery Poelzer of Grand Prairie, AB; step grandson James Ross of Canwood, SK; step granddaughter Payton Ross of Blairmore, AB; brother Dennis (Linda) Willoughby of Craven, SK; nieces Cheryl (Chris) Washenfelder and their children Luke and Cole of Regina, SK and Shannon (Lee) Cowan and their children Brenna and Bo of Regina, SK; sister-in-law and brother-in-law David and Cheryl Mason of Shellbrook, SK; niece Karen Mason of Shellbrook, SK and her daughter Sara Shakul of Calgary, AB and her son Adam Shakul of Shellbrook, SK.; brother-in-law Milt Gelette of Edmonton, AB.

He was predeceased by his wife Gloria Willoughby (nee Gelette); grandson Michael Curtin; parents Ted and Hilda Willoughby; parents-in-law Alvin and Lora Gelette; niece Michelle Mason; sister-in-law Marlene Gelette.

There will be a graveside service held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Canwood North Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the Canwood Legion Hall.

In lieu of tributes, donations may be made in memory of Darryl to the Boreal Healthcare Foundation Dialysis Unit (2345 10th Ave West Unit 206, Prince Albert, SK S6V 5T4).

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Tammy Smart, Funeral Director, Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.

• Date : 2025-09-15
• Location : RM of Canwood, SK