Pembina Hills school division chairman Doug Fleming died yesterday.
Fleming had been absent from school board meetings for several weeks for medical reasons, but recently returned.
On Jan. 16, the division's acting Supt. Colleen Symyrozum-Watt broke the news of Fleming's death, saying he had devoted his public education career to serving students, parents and communities.
"He provided over 40 years of service as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, coordinator, director and associate superintendent of schools,” she said.
She said Fleming was elected school board trustee for Pembina Hills in 2007, representing Westlock. He served as board chairman since October 2010.
"Doug's passion for students, staff and public education permeated all of his actions,” she added. "He was a proud ambassador of the many successes of Pembina Hills' students, staff and communities. Doug could always be counted on as a leader, colleague and friend. Our prayers and condolences go out to Doug's wife Duffy and their family.”
