Frank Glenfield, a founding member of Edmonton’s Walterdale Theatre Associates, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd. Funeral arrangements have been made for Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 11733-87 Avenue in Edmonton.
Frank was an inspiring and staple member of Edmonton’s theatre community. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Below is text from the Walterdale website. To read the entire passage, please click here.
Frank and Mary Glenfield were two of the founding members of Walterdale Theatre Associates, then known simply as Theatre Associates. Their involvement with Walterdale embraces the entire 53 year life of the company, from 1958 to 2011. Frank has the distinction of being the individual who has directed more plays at Walterdale than any one else, and at all three versions of Walterdale Playhouse. […] The Walterdale family will miss Frank, his knowledge, and his entirely genuine and so generously shared love for all things “theatre”. To Mary, David and Jane, we offer you our heartfelt condolences, and our great gratitude in knowing this true gentleman of the theatre.
Update:
Jim DeFelice has written a short piece “Remembering Frank Glenfield,” which is posted on the front page of Alberta Playwrights’ Network website.
You can also read Liz Nicholls’ article “We’ll All Miss Frank” on the Edmonton Journal’s website.
Global Edmonton reports that Stephen Harper delivered a eulogy at Frank’s memorial service.
