He is survived by his wife of 56 years, JOANNE, his two children GORDON (Sheri) and KIM ORR (Mike), five grandchildren BRITTANY BELAN (Austin), RYLEN PANCZAK (Katie), BROOKLYN PANCZAK, BRAEDON AND FYNN BOURGOIN. Three great grandchildren OLIVIA AND ZOEY PANCZAK, KAYDE BELAN, his brother JULES “BUD” BOURGOIN, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

Galen was predeceased by his parents JULES AND RUTH (Emberley), brother NORMAN, sister SHARON NUGENT.

Galen was always a larger-than-life personality with the gift of gab, affectionately known around town by his nickname “FRENCHY”. He was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and in 1978 moved his family to Raymond, Alberta. Galen completed his apprenticeship as an electrician, becoming a journeyman, and continuing on to become a Master Electrician. He worked for a few different electrical companies, but ultimately chose to venture into a partnership then on to become self-employed where he remained for over 30 years.

Galen was involved in various groups and leagues around Raymond. Men’s league at Raymond golf course, Raymond Lion’s club, volunteer for Raymond fire department for over 10 years as well as cubs/scouts leader and co-coaching midget hockey for a season. He had many interests from cooking, camping, and playing guitar but his greatest joy was when he was fishing with his grandkids. There was always a great fishing story to be told and told with such great pride in his grandkids fishing abilities.

Galen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend and he will forever be in our heart and missed every day.

A Celebration of Galen’s life will be held at the RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 305E 400S, Raymond, AB, on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.