Obituary of John Archibald Bishop

John Archibald Bishop

May 14, 1953 ~ April 19, 2026

John Bishop was born in Kentville, NS on May 14, 1953 to Fred and Barb Bishop.

Having joined the RCMP on April 1, 1974, John served over 30 years with postings in Jasper, Vegreville, Waterton, Cardston, and Stettler. He followed this by joining the County of Stettler Protective Services in 2005 and retired in 2018.

John was a long time member of the Legion in Stettler and worked his way through the executive to be Branch President for many years.

He had a variety of interests which included playing guitar, bean bags, cards, slow pitch, hunting and fishing, renovating and taking care of his home and had many wood working projects that kept him busy in the garage. He especially enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends.

Having spent a long career in policing, he and Diane made their home a gathering place for a large group of coworkers, and together with their families and friends, they formed an extended family where everyone was always welcome.

John is survived by his loving partner Diane Rattray; daughter Tracey Bishop of Red Deer; son James Rattray of Stettler; grandchildren Chase Bishop and Kaia Leinweber, both of Red Deer; sisters Sharon (Ralph) Comeau and Val Brannon; brother-in- law Jim (Maryann) Rattray; sisters-in-law Jean (Marshall) Welschuk, Shirley Rattray and Bonnie (Chuck) Babineau; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and many friends.

John was predeceased by his parents Fred and Barb Bishop; grandparents Jack and Dorothy Bishop and Arch and Sadie Tracey; mother-in-law Sarah Rattray; brother-in-law David Rattray; nephew Shawn Brannon and niece Monique Eberhardt.

A Celebration of Life

Will Be Held Later This Summer

(Details to be announced when available)

Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S.

Stollery Children’s Hospital, 8440 – 112 St N.W., Edmonton, Ab T6G 2B7,

  or to a charity of choice.

John Archibald Bishop

May 14, 1953 ~ April 19, 2026