A Turner Valley senior who lost his wife after a blaze has now received the gift of a new home.

Willi Craciun says his wife Elly knew about the home before she passed away in hospital and he knew it brought her piece of mind.

Elly, 81, was pulled from the November 5th fire that destroyed the couple’s home, but died a few weeks later from her injuries.

The story was enough for Pat McCann to donate a whole house to Willi, and offer to transport it from the southeast.

The Calgary Sun reports many businesses have also stepped in to donate appliances for the home.