It is with much sorrow and heartbreak we share the sudden passing of our dear Elliot Scott Saxby.
He sadly passed in his sleep January 16th 2024, and will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Elliot loved with his whole heart, and would truly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Ell’s genuine soul could easily connect with others, he had this effortless ability to make friends even when faced in the most challenging of situations. He embraced others with compassion, understanding and acceptance, always without judgment.
Elliot had a great love for all sports. He absolutely loved his Oilers and would wow anyone with his vast knowledge of the game, the players and their stats.
He did not boast about his own talent in sports but he excelled in hockey and soccer, where he was chosen to represent Alberta in the Nationals. There is so many stories of his many medals achieved with his mom and dad cheering him all the way in anything he set his mind on. He was very strong and fast and played with great fitness ability and skill.
Elliot Scott Saxby was born in Camberly England May 20, 1966 to his loving parents, father Maurice Saxby and Mother Doreen (Chaffe) Saxby and was four years old when they came to Canada. Elliot had a beautiful and loving childhood shared with his two younger brothers Matthew and Phillip.
He was seventeen when he received his Dual Citizenship in 1983 and graduated in 1985, then went on to College to receive his Law Enforcement Degree including Sociology and Psychology.
Elliot received a letter for his bravery from when he worked as a Security Guard at West Edmonton Mall, and would share stories with us from that experience.
Around the age of twenty-five Elliot moved to Chetwynd BC, he worked at the Pulpmill and became a volunteer Fire Fighter where his strength and ability and care to protect others was again displayed. In 1999 he was married in Banff, creating what he lovingly would call his bee family. Ell eventually found his way back home to Alberta in 2001 with his little family (Elaine and Blair) in tow. In reflection, time has seemed to swiftly pass, sharing much love, laughter, some tears and struggle over the years. We are reminded that life is short and we only get to spend it once. We all may experience struggle but our struggles do not define us. Elliot had incredible strength and held such hope in his heart. You are so loved; our hearts are broken…our love for you will shine through eternity.
He deeply showed his love for his family and cherished all the memories he shared with his mom, dad and brothers, his wife and stepson, his sisters-in-law, brothers-n-law and his nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins in England.
We lovingly remember and hang onto all our very precious moments. Thank you Elliot for loving us, your gentle kind spirit will be forever missed…and never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers we ask to support one of Elliots desire to help others in way of giving back to a local Shelter or Food Bank. Make a difference and live each day with purpose.
Elliott was such a sweet soul. Every summer had great times at the lake. He was always so helpful with putting out the pier, yardwork etc. He would always tell me I was the sister he never had and call me Sandra La De Da lol. Gonna miss you Elliott ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Dear Saxby family ,our condolences to you , I will always remember the good times at the lake , he always helped out , like cutting the grass ,putting in and out the peer for my dad, he was a big help to us, I thought of him as a big brother and he thought of me as a sister , will also miss him around the fire pit at sandys or at Carls with all of us. I will miss his laughter and smiles .Doug was happy to meet him, he was impressed with Doug work ethic around the lake. And they clicked very well .Elliott would come to my mom’s for Martin birthday, he knew me when I was a little girl , I will miss him very much and i will always have the good memories of him and he will be on are harts and be very missed. From Anita Albrecht and doug price.
My sincere condolences to Doreen, Matthew, Phillip and extended
Saxby family and friends.
We all lost another great one!
Elliot Saxby was my best friend! Elliot was everyone’s best friend!
Everyone and anyone who knew/known or happened by chance
to be with Elliot knew how a incredible man he was. Elliot was
always there, like a brother I didn’t have, to help build/repair something or to offer
advice on personal issues. Whether or not the best effort didn’t help,
it didn’t matter, because Elliot did his best and helped out one way or another!
I got to know Elliot in High school, and we all know what happened back
then; Bush Parties!!, House Reckers!! Bars, The Best of Times! as we remember.
Over the years, Elliot was the best of friends, would help or at least offer to help
when something needed to get done. Just recently after I busted my shoulder, Elliot
offered to shovel my driveway, his desire to help out was never-ending.
Now, not sugar coating things, In my view, Elliot would have passed several years ago, if
it wasn’t for the loving care and support of his wife Elaine.
Elliot was lover of music, and he would hit on the theme of a song and relate it to
normal life. For Elliot, mine is from the late Tina Turner “Simply The Best”!!!
I’m incredibly blessed for knowing Elliot all these years and miss him dearly!!
We are heartbroken with the sudden passing of Elliot.
Elaine, Blair, Doreen, Matthew, Phil and the Saxby family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We will compassionately cherish memories of Elliot in our hearts always, love the McAvany family.
Deepest condolences to the Saxby family, Elaine, Blair, and friends. Elliot was one of the sweetest person I have known. He was an angel that would do anything for anyone and loved with all his heart. He was like a second brother always making sure I was safe physically and emotionally. He will be dearly missed by me and the Albrecht family.
I was incredibly shocked and saddened by this tragic news. Elliot you are one of my fondest memories. My deepest condolences go out to all those who had the pleasure of having you in their lives.
I am so very sorry for their loss.