Mr. Basil Edward Dalton passed away at Innisfail, Alberta on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the age of 95 years. Basil was born on May 1, 1928 at Medicine Hat, Alberta. He attended school in Vauxhall from grades one to twelve, and upon graduating in 1948, he went to work constructing roads throughout Alberta. This became his passion. Basil finished his road construction career working with the Red Deer County after twenty-seven years while he lived in Innisfail, Alberta. He enjoyed his time with his family and friends, being at family reunions, doing word searches, crossword puzzles, hunting and woodworking. Basil will be missed by his stepson, Allan (Linda), his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and the Chow Family, as well as many friends in the community, his A&W coffee crew and hunting partners. The family would like to thank everyone who helped Basil to live a life well lived. May he rest in peace. A Drop-In Memorial Service will be held in the Boardroom at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 104, #1 5108 - 49 Avenue, Innisfail, Alberta on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Basil’s honor may be made to the Golden West Drop-In Center at Box 128, Spruce View, Alberta, T0M 1V0, the Penhold Senior Drop-In Center at 3001 Minto Street, Penhold, Alberta, T0M 1R0, the Red Deer Regional Hospital Center at 3942-50A Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7, or to the Innisfail Health Center at 5023 42 Street, Innisfail, Alberta, T4G 1A9. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006