Polly Ivey Grotzki

Polly Ivey Grotzki

Polly Ivey Grotzki (formerly Polly Ivey Mitchell) passed away on August, 24 2026 at Villa Marie in Red Deer, Alberta.

She was predeceased by her second husband Earl, her brother Chris, and her parents, Patrick and Natalie.

Polly will be remembered for her strong opinions and quirky sense of humour by her daughter Shona, also known as Amity (Greg), Shona’s dad Mitch, Mitch’s partner Anne, long-time family friend Bill, Polly’s niece Katy, Earl’s sister Rose (Gordon), Earl’s nieces and nephews Dawn, Beth, Amber, Elizabeth, Robert, and Sean, and many cousins and extended family across Canada and the United States.

Polly was born in Edmonton but grew up in California. She returned to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta, became a member of Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ), and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction. She completed many courses towards a CPA designation and worked as a bookkeeper during her life. In her late 40s she became an amateur radio (ham radio) operator (VE6PSI) and was active in the Northern Alberta Radio Club for several years. Polly was pedantic about good grammar and known for her dislike of the government. She also loved cats, reading, and taking long drives.

A memorial will take place in Edmonton (streamed online) in late April or May of 2027. To be informed of the details, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/J5DX1emAhqjPFCKw7

Memorial donations may be made to Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) or to the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA).