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HALLS - George Henry. Passed away peacefully at age 59 following a long devastating bout with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Carol; sons Ken and Darren (Shelley), grandson Garrett; Carol's daughter Michelle Webber, grandson Marcos, two sons Bruce and John Webber; also by brothers Bill Halls and John Barlow. Predeceased by son Kevin Halls. Special thanks to many supportive friends and family and Lions Gate Hospital staff. A memorial will be held at Mount Seymour United, 1200 Parkgate Avenue, North Vancouver, Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. No flowers please.
SOTRES - Rebecca. Passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer at Lions Gate Hospital on March 3, 1999 in her 71st year. Rebecca is lovingly remembered by her husband Alfonso; sons Alfonso M. and his wife Ann Louise, and Rev. Fr. Gabriel Sotres L.C. Grandma will be sadly missed by her 2 grandchildren; Adrian and Aiden. She is also survived by her sister Emma of Mexico. Prayers will be offered on Monday March 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. from St Edmund's Church, 545 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. A. Galanti celebrant. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the palliative care unit and 5th west at Lions Gate Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted at the church for the Legionaries of Christ.
WOOD - James E.C.- born 1911 in North Vancouver passed away in Lions Gate Hospital February 26, 1999 after a short illness. Cremation, no service by request.
BAKER - Jacqueline Mary, age 73. Passed away at Lions Gate Hospital on February 18, 1999 after a courageous struggle with cancer. Born in Vancouver B.C. to Faulkner and Dorothy Smith. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Herbert Jeffreys (Bert) Baker; one brother Peter Faulkner Smith; two daughters Katherine Nancy and Patricia Anne; one son Thomas Jeffreys; and eight grandchildren Charlotte, Jeremy, Erica, Elizabeth, Simon, Kyle, Casey and Chelsie. Jackie and Bert Baker have lived in their home in West Vancouver for forty years. Jacqueline will be remembered fondly for her years at Hollyburn Mountain and Dundarave and for her love of art, gardening, antiques, handicrafts and music.
"You will always be remembered in
our minds and our hearts.
We will miss you."
A Memorial Service and reception for Jacqueline will be held at St. Stephens Anglican Church at 885-22nd in West Vancouver on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation, if desired, in memory of Jacqueline Mary Baker to Canadian Cancer Society, North Shore Branch
DEWAR - James Robert. Passed away peacefully at Inglewood Care Centre in West Vancouver on February 19, 1999. Born in Bayfield, Ontario on February 25, 1924. Jim was the youngest of four children. He was predeceased by his sister Anne and brother David. He is survived by his sister Elva Metcalf. Jim was the beloved husband of Nancy for fifty-three years and will be sadly missed by all the family, son David (Sioux) of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter Janice (Jim) of Kelowna, British Columbia; three grandsons Todd, Adam of Vancouver and Drake of Phoenix. Private Family Memorial Service was held at Hollyburn Funeral Home on Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of B.C.
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HERON - Helen (Ciss) of West Vancouver and formerly Kamloops. Born in Stranraer, Scotland in 1904. Passed away on February 19, 1999. Predeceased by her husband Andrew in 1979. Survived by her daughter Diana, son-in-law Ken Boyd, granddaughter Sandra (Milan), great-grandsons Daniel and Mark Cejka; sisters Anna Boyd and Agnes (John) Lamb of Stranraer, Scotland and Jean Symes of Carlisle, England; sister-in-law Catherine Dunnett of Yakima, Wash. Many nieces and nephews in Canada, Great Britain, U.S., Australia and New Zealand. Special thanks to niece Mary Prince and Drs. R. Salzman and L.A. Wills for their care. A memorial service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Dr., West Vancouver on Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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McLAREN - Thomas Arthur
Shipbuilder
Born in Montrose, Scotland on September 2, 1919. Passed away February 19, 1999. Survived by his wife of 55 years Dorothy; sons James, Douglas and Malcolm; five granchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arthur came to Canada as an eight year old. A graduate of Mechanical Engineering at U.B.C., Arthur was the assistant manager at the False Creek yard of West Coast Shipbuilders where fifty-five Liberty Ships were built during World War II
In 1948, T.A. founded Allied Builders and began constructing small tugs and barges of his own design. Allied built some of B.C.'s first steel self-dumping log barges and specia-lized in shallow draft vessels for remote Northern rivers, lakes and oceans.
In 1967 Arthur relocated the shipyard to a new site on the North Shore of Vancouver Harbour where many tugs, barges, ferries, fish boats, offshore supply vessels and icebreakers were built and repaired.
Arthur was a member of Marine Technical societies, served a term as President of the B.C. Association of Professional Engineers and gave freely of his time and knowledge.
Active until the end, Arthur's example of hard work and common sense was an inspiration to those who knew him.
A memorial service and reception will be held at the West Vancouver United Church, 21st and Esquimalt, on Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
SINCLAIR - Shirley Ruth. Passed away on Febraury 16, 1999 in her 73rd year. Fondly remembered by her loving husband of 49 years Kenneth; her daughter Wendy (Tony) Kulge; son Mark (Cathy); grandchildren Jennifer, Jeffrey, Heather, Jamie, David and Jason; brother Blair (Shirley) Ayling, and many relatives and good friends. No service by request. There will be an informal open house to celebrate Shirley's life on Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, Marine Drive at 20th St in West Vancouver. Our special thanks to Dr. Paul Klimo and all the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at L.G.H. for their loving care and support. If desired donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, 231 East 15th St, North Vancouver, V7L 2L7
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KOLIWOSH - Mary. Passed away peacefully on February 23, 1999. Predeceased by her husband Stephen. Survived by daughter Connie Scott (Gordon). Mary will be remembered lovingly in all our thoughts and prayers. Service to be held 12:00 noon Monday, March 1, 1999 at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. Interment at Capilano View Cemetery to follow.
"Rest in peace Dear mother."
McLAREN - Thomas Arthur
Shipbuilder
Born in Montrose, Scotland on September 2, 1919. Passed away February 19, 1999. Survived by his wife of 55 years Dorothy; sons James, Douglas and Malcolm; five granchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arthur came to Canada as an eight year old. A graduate of Mechanical Engineering at U.B.C., Arthur was the assistant manager at the False Creek yard of West Coast Shipbuilders where fifty-five Liberty Ships were built during World War II
In 1948, T.A. founded Allied Builders and began constructing small tugs and barges of his own design. Allied built some of B.C.'s first steel self-dumping log barges and specia-lized in shallow draft vessels for remote Northern rivers, lakes and oceans.
In 1967 Arthur relocated the shipyard to a new site on the North Shore of Vancouver Harbour where many tugs, barges, ferries, fish boats, offshore supply vessels and icebreakers were built and repaired.
Arthur was a member of Marine Technical societies, served a term as President of the B.C. Association of Professional Engineers and gave freely of his time and knowledge.
Active until the end, Arthur's example of hard work and common sense was an inspiration to those who knew him.
A memorial service and reception will be held at the West Vancouver United Church, 21st and Esquimalt, on Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
MERCHANT-JASLOWITZ - Lotte. Born in Posen, Poland. June 18, 1910 - February 21, 1999. Survived by her beloved family, George, Dolores and Camille. Lotte arrived in 1951 to start a new life in Canada. She lived in Saskatoon until 1979 when she moved to Vancouver. She will be remembered with love by her family and friends. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Lions Gate Hospital.
KOLIWOSH - Mary. Passed away peacefully on February 23, 1999. Predeceased by her husband Stephen. Survived by daughter Connie Scott (Gordon). Mary will be remembered lovingly in all our thoughts and prayers. Service to be held 12:00 noon Monday, March 1, 1999 at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. Interment at Capilano View Cemetery to follow.
"Rest in peace Dear mother."
MADSEN - Leslie Donna "Dixie". Suddenly on February 22, 1999 at Lions Gate Hospital in her 78th year. Survived by her loving children Terry, Ken and Janet; her sister Darrel; and a loving, wonderful extended family and friends. Donna was a lifelong career woman, most recently at Public Works Canada, where she loved her work and colleagues. Donna was active in the Vancouver Story Telling Circle, Vancouver Folk Song Society, Jericho Tennis Club, and the F.M. Club. She was an accomplished photographer, loved music, and was a published writer. We thank her, and miss her greatly. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the United Way or Union Gospel Mission would be appreciated.
STRANKS - Gordon M.D. F.R.C.P.(C)
Passed away at home on February 19, 1999. Beloved husband of Marie, loving father of Shauna, Ian, Murray, Kenneth, Stuart and Graham. He will be missed by all the family. Gordon is also survived by sisters Nelma and Joyce. Special thanks to the Victorian Order of Nurses and the Yee Hong Centre for the palliative care. In accordance with his wishes, funeral arrangements are private.
No flowers by request.
Forever Grateful
COLDWELLS - Christina Emma - In her 90th year, on February 13, 1999. Chris passed away peacefully after a brief illness and leaves her loving son Brian (Anna) and family; grandchildren Allan (Lisa), Debbie Wade (Terry), Barbara-Ann Blight (Don); and five great-grandchildren. Also left are brother Ambrose Cooper, sisters Elma Cooper and Mildred Miners, sister-in-law Willa Cooper and many cousins, as well as dear friends in Victoria, B.C., and Ontario. She was predeceased by sister Annie Daly, and brother Harold Cooper. Special thanks to the staff of the Special Care Unit at Inglewood Care Centre. A family funeral will be held at Capilano View Cemetery, West Vancouver, B.C. on Friday, February 19, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. Interment to follow. No flowers by request, anyone wishing to make a donation in lieu might wish to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon, the Alzheimer Society, or the Pacific Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation.
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FISH - Kathleen Mary. Born July 21, 1941. Passed away in Mesa, Arizona on February 10, 1999. Predeceased by her parents Hartle and Leora Whitehead and by her husband Mac Fish. Survived by her brother Charlie Whitehead (Elsie) from Oak Bank, Manitoba, her son Bob Fish (Lori) from Williams Lake, B.C. and her daughter Betty Austen (Wayne) of Port Moody, B.C., ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. No service by request. Donations gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
KRAG - Bodil Sydney. Passed away peacefully in her 88th year at the North Shore Private Hospital on February 9, 1999. Bo was predeceased by her brother Basil Krag and sisters Kay Ormerod and Annette Gardner. She is survived by her brother Niels Krag; sister Gerda Tristram; nieces Seonaid Bonderud (Carl), Wendy Madsen, Susan Teucher (Nigel), Kate Allard (Dan); nephews David Ormerod (Rose Mary), George Ormerod (Bev), Jim Krag (Kris), Bill Krag and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Bo was a graduate of the Royal Columbian School of Nursing in 1935. She held several nursing positions until she joined the South African Nursing Services during the Second World War. She served in Egypt from 1942-45 as a Lt. Nursing Sister, and upon her discharge had achieved the rank of Captain. For her service, she was awarded a Defence Medal, a War Medal and an African Service Medal. After the war, she nursed at the Shaughnessy Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 1975. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
"We live forever
through what we give"
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MOREL - Dorothy Elaine (Johnson) of West Vancouver. Born July 16, 1921 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Passed away February 9, 1999 in North Vancouver. Lovingly remembered by her family, son Don and wife Marlene, daughter Mary and other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband Edward Charles Morel. A private service upon Dorothy's request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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PANTON - Anthony Russell. 1938-1999. Died Saturday, February 13, in Lions Gate hospital. Beloved husband of Gillian, devoted and cherished father of Alex, Katherine and Richard. Loving and dedicated friends have sustained us all in our care of Tony, the best of men. We are especially grateful to Dr. DCT Coupland and Dr. J Padilla and for the exemplary nursing Tony received on Ward 5 West. Private family Funeral Service. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 19, 1999 at 11:30 a.m., West Vancouver Legion, 580 - 18th St, West Vancouver. Flowers respectfully declined
CHAMPION - Margaret. Passed away quietly Sunday, February 14, 1999 in her 92nd year. Born in Preston, England in 1906 and moved to North Vancouver in 1909. Survived by her daughter Ann McBride (Prisann) and her three grandchildren Lynn, Craig and Catherine and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 19, 1999, at St. Simon's Anglican Church, Deep Cove.
FISH - Kathleen Mary. Born July 25, 1921. Passed away in Mesa, Arizona on February 10, 1999. Predeceased by her parents Hartle and Leora Whitehead and by her husband Mac Fish. Survived by her brother Charlie Whitehead (Elsie) from Oak Bank, Manitoba, her son Bob Fish (Lori) from Williams Lake, B.C. and her daughter Betty Austen (Wayne) of Port Moody, B.C., ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. No service by request. Donations gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
PERRAULT - Florence (Flossie). On February 16, 1999 in North Vancouver. Passed away at the age of 96. Born in Pearson, Manitoba, on March 10, 1902. She was one of five daughters born to George and Anna (nee Schnitzler) Riebel. She is predeceased by her husband Ernest Alphonse, her daughter Marjorie and four sisters. Raised in Saskatchewan she and her husband as newly weds arrived in Penticton in 1921. Her husbands death in 1935 left Florence with four young children Ernest, Marjorie, Raymond and Gordon. She leaves many descendants including granddaughters Margot Moser, Vicki Myers, Mary Beth Yates, Lisa Michelle Yvonne Perrrault and grandsons Gregory and Kenneth Lindsay, Lawrence, Steven, Mark and Robert Perrault and many great grandchildren. Prayers Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 1360 East 24th, North Vancouver, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 22, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lawrence Holland celebrant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement, 385 East Cordova St, Vancouver for their program to assist the hungry and dispossessed. The family would like to thank the Kiwanis Care Centre and the Catholic Women's League for their outstanding care and kindness.
McCREADIE - Barbara Jean (nee Salsman). Passed away peacefully, after a brave battle with cancer, February 14, 1999 in Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 60 years. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Brian; three daughters, Lori, Suzy and Janine; sons-in-law, Gerry, Dan and Rick; and her grandchildren, Victoria, Tyler, Meghan and Conner. Barbara and Brian have lived on the North Shore for the past 36 years. Barbara was born in Toronto, Ontario, July 8, 1938; then lived in Medicine Hat, Alberta as a young girl. She moved to Vancouver to attend university at UBC where she got her B.Ed. in 1962. Barbara taught Home Economics in various high schools in the Lower Mainland. She later pursued a career as a writer for the North Shore News for eighteen years, writing about her passion for travel and cooking, not to mention her family and cats. Barbara enjoyed the past few years driving across Canada and the U.S. with Brian in their R.V. Nothing pleased her more than pulling out of the driveway in their R.V. humming to the tune of "on the road again". You will always be on our minds and in our hearts. We'll miss you. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Monday, February 22, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a donation if desired, in memory of Barbara McCreadie, to the Canadian Diabetes Association, phone 732-1331.
VERDICCHIO - Alfredo. Born October 1922 in Naples, Italy. Passed away peacefully February 16, 1999 in Lions Gate Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Alfredo was owner, with his brother Joe, of Peppi's Restaurant from 1964 to 1991. Prede-ceased by his mother Assumta, brothers Gino and Salvatore. Survived by sisters Mena (Eric Evans), Maria (Marcello) of Naples, Italy, Tina (Umberto); four brothers, Mario (Elda), Enzo (Antonietta), Joseph (Anne), Franco (Sharon); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver on Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Lions Gate Hospital and West Van Care Centre. In lieu of flowers the family will be grateful for donations, in Alfredo's name, to the Parkinson's Disease Society or the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
"MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
BELOVED BROTHER"
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CONNETT - Frederick Henry. Born London, England, April 17, 1897. Died suddenly February 9, 1999 at Inglewood Manor. Predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Ida, in 1977, and daughter Marjorie in 1997. Sadly missed by daughter Phyllis; grandchildren Deborah Lee (Bryan Stickland), Alison (Reg) Eland, Andrea Lee (Thomas Schlote; great-grandchildren Paul and Justin), Tiffany Lee (Jeffrey Erdman) and John Maxon; nephew Desmond Larock and family; and relatives in Canada, England and Australia. Fred came to Canada settling in the Ottawa area, served in RCASC during WWI, was active in Masonry and his church. Joined his daughters in West Vancouver in 1977. Funeral was held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, February 12, 1999.
Gen 31-49 Rest in Peace, dear Poppa
de JONG - Sunny. On Thursday, February 18, 1999. With great sorrow the family announces the loss of this loved and cherished spirit. Service Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis in-the Wood, 4773 Piccadilly, West Vancouver. In Sunny's name and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Memorial Library Foundation of West Vancouver are appreciated.
LANDRY - Roy Thomas. Passed away peacefully at Capilano Care Centre, West Vancouver, February 16, 1999, at the age of 85. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Monica; sons Alan (Toddy), Lorne (Lynn) and Keith (Brenda); daughter Kathie; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; sisters Susan Jones (William), Margaret Graham; Helen Graham, Elizabeth Fraser; and many nephews and nieces. No service by request.
BREWER - Henry H. Born December 8, 1900 in Vienna, Austria. Passed away peacefully on February 15, 1999 in Lions Gate Hospital. Pre-deceased by his wife Wilma in 1991. Lovingly remembered by his sons, Gerry (Margaret) and David (Beverley); five grandchildren, Janis (Rick) Krego, Carl (Sherri), Brad (Terri), Scott (Charlene) and Alan. 12 great-grandchildren. Henry is also survived by nephew Rolland Klein in Vienna. Henry homesteaded in Golden B.C., in 1929, moved to Vancouver in 1932 where he married Wilma and built his home in North Vancouver. He worked in the forest industry, Burrard Dry Dock and spent 15 years in Ocean Falls working in the electrical department. Henry resided in his own home until his recent illness. Henry was an active member of the Jehovah's Witness congregation. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jim Hayward and the staff at Lions Gate Hospital for their kindness and support. A celebration of Henry's life will take place in the Kingdom Hall, 2626 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, on Monday, February 22, 1999, at 12:30 p.m. A reception will follow the service. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity or the North Shore Rescue Team, 147 E. 14th St, North Vancouver, V7L 2N4.
