It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of JAY BYRON THURLOW on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Claresholm, AB. Left to mourn Jay are his daughter Maryann (Rob) Shopa, four grandchildren, Erykah, Sydney, MacKenzie and Carlos, brothers Richard, William, Keith, and Sidney and sisters Neola, Shirley, Barb, and Donna. Jay was predeceased by his daughter Jaycee Dawn Thurlow, his sister Carol Sawa and both parents, Sidney and Donna Thurlow.

Jay will also be missed by his extended family and wide circle of friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Lung Association, 17420 Stony Plain Road N.W., Edmonton, AB, T5S 1K6 or a charity of the donor's choice.