Earl is survived by his son Michael Deacon (Wendy Cameron) of Creston, BC, and daughter Shauna Wensley (Bryan Trehearne) of Camrose, AB; grandsons Dederick Wensley, Joshua Wensley, and Jeremy Wensley all of Camrose, granddaughters Skyla Trehearne, Avaya Trehearne of Camrose and Trisha Wensley (Jake Ratushniak) of New Norway, great-grandsons Markus and Lochlan Ratushniak of New Norway and great-granddaughter Aaliyah Wensley of Camrose.  Earl is also survived by his brother Albert (Sylvia) of Vegreville, his sister Lois Thompson (Gerry) of Hope, BC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Earl is predeceased by his parents Thomas & Cora Deacon, brothers: Lloyd, William (Bill), Larry and Edwin (Jim).

A celebration of life for Earl will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.