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GREEN - Daniel Ross. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, September 8, 1914. Beloved husband of Simone Green (Nee Savard), passed away suddenly at home on June 21, 1998. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Daniel (Maureen), Gerry (Jo-Ann); grandchildren Darin, Shannon (Asaf), Danielle and Thea; great-grandchild Nova; brother Harry (Norma); and sister Cathy (Jim).
Prayers will be held Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, East 24th and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated Thursday June 25, 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church. Reception to celebrate his life will follow the service. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation.
HOUSHOLD - Violet Victoria. Passed away peacefully at the Kiwanis Care Centre on June 19, 1998, age 94 years. Predeceased by her husband in 1955 in England and her daughter in 1979 here in Vancouver. "Vi, Ma, and Granny Vi" will be sadly missed by her family and friends here in Vancouver and her son and family in England. We all wish to extend our thanks to the dedicated staff at the Kiwanis for all their loving care.
HUNTER - Charlton Walter (Chuck)
Beloved husband of Rosalie. Passed away peacefully at home in Palm Desert, California on June 18, 1998 at the age of 76. Chuck was pre-deceased by his first wife Kathleen (Kay) in 1969. He will be sadly missed by their daughters Lynne Green of North Vancouver, Patty McEachnie (Bill) of West Vancouver and Cheryl Marshall (Gary) of Fresno, California and their son Craig Hunter (D.J.) of Austin, Texas; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Chuck was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba on August 21, 1921. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and was a former resident of West Vancouver. He was president of Len Kurt Electric in Burnaby and an executive with G.T.E. until his retirement in 1980. He became a permanent resident of Palm Desert in 1983 and a member of Shadow Mountain Golf Club. He was also a member of Capilano Golf Club in West Vancouver.
Funeral services will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home at 1807 Marine Drive in West Vancouver on Wednesday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to: Desert Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 11677, Palm Desert, California 92211 or Orphan Pet Oasis, P.O. Box 798, North Palm Springs, California 92258
MANNER - Aarne. Born November 1, 1919, in Timmins, Ontario. Passed away June 18, 1998 at Evergreen House, North Vancouver. Survived by his loving wife Sirkka of 52 years; 2 daughters Suzanne of Victoria and Helen of Ottawa, Ontario; son-in-law Tome McIllfaterick; 3 granddaughters Nola, Evalisa and Lauren; and 1 great-grandson Dustin. A service of remembrance will be held at the Boal Memorial Chapel of First Memorial, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A special thanks to the staff at Evergreen House and Dr. C.L. Bergstrom.
MORROW - Nicola Elizabeth (nee Hamfeldt), beloved daughter of Charles and Elizabeth, sister of Adrian and wife of Michael. Passed away June 20, 1998 at Lions Gate Hospital after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Sincere thanks to all at the Palliative Unit for their loving care. Nicola was born in Cape Town, April 27, 1972 and was edu-cated in South Africa, England and Canada, gaining a BA Degree from UBC in 1994. Nicola and Mike were married in October 1997. She was an inspiration to many and will be sadly missed. Memorial service at St. John's Shaughnessy, corner of Granville and Nanton St, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 1998.
PETERS - Robert C. Passed away June 14, 1998, age 66. Once drove for North Shore Taxi. For information, call Barb, 984-8879
McGINNIS - Erika Elisabeth. Born in Vienna, Austria, July 3, 1923. Passed away suddenly on June 20, 1998. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Heidi (Carl); sons Nick (Anne), Tony (Sandy), Kim (Kimberly) and Michael; Omama's precious grandchildren, Justin, Emma, Taryn, Tessa, Christine, David and Stephen; and many other family and friends. Erika will always be remembered for her love, devotion and dedication to her family. A service to be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 26, 1998 at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Dr, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Arthritis Society, 895 West 10th, Vancouver, BC. V5Z 1L7
SPENCER - Herbert Nelson. A loving husband and father, passed away gently and bravely on June 20, 1998. Herb was loved and respected by anyone who had the good fortune of being in his presence. You think of Herb and you think of the piano player and his love of music. Active for years in the Kinsmen and Bar-bershoppers organizations. He was always surrounded by true friends and those who just loved his outlook on life. Born on November 28, 1924 in North Portal, Saskatchewan. He grew up in Carnduff, Saskatchewan, moved on to Calgary and North Vancouver, B.C. Herb is predeceased by his father John, mother Bernice and stepmother Doris. He is survived by his best friend, and wife of fifty two years Ruth; daughter Debra; grandchildren Paul and Jennifer; son Terry (Kathy); sister Shirley (Bob); brother Ron (Frances); niece Erin; and nephews Scott, Corey, and Greg. Another Prairie Rambler is playing in God's Big Band. A memorial service will be held at the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, B.C. on Wednesday June 24, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.
GREEN - Daniel Ross. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, September 8, 1914. Beloved husband of Simone Green (Nee Savard), passed away suddenly at home on June 21, 1998. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons Daniel (Maureen), Gerry (Jo-Ann); grandchildren Darin, Shannon (Asaf), Danielle and Thea; great-grandchild Nova; brother Harry (Norma); and sister Cathy (Jim).
Prayers will be held Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church, East 24th and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated Thursday June 25, 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church. Reception to celebrate his life will follow the service. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation.
ELSENER - Danny Richard. Born January 30, 1959. Passed away suddenly at the age of 39 on June 24, 1998. Predeceased by father Richard James. He'll be sadly missed by mother Constance; fiancee Laura; brother Terry (Linda); sisters Cherylene (Gary), Camille (Graham), Melanie (Joel); niece Sarah; nephews Carson, Austin and Matthew; and many other family and friends. Memorial service at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, June 29, 1998 at 12:00 p.m. We love you and miss you Dan.
STEPP - Margaret Josephine.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on February 7, 1914. Passed away peacefully in West Vancouver on Sunday June 21, 1998. Survived by her loving brothers, Walter, John (Betty), George and Wilfred (Corine); her sisters, Rose, Laura, and Hilda (Steve). Lovingly remembered by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver on Tuesday July 7, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
TURNER - Trish. A memorial service will be held on the First Anniversary of her death Tuesday, June 30, 3 p.m., St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd Street, West Vancouver.
YOUNG - Jean Vasey McDermott (nee Waldie). Born February 23, 1937. Passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on June 24, 1998. She will be sadly missed by her sons Robert John Waldie Young and Frederick Douglas McDermott Young both of North Vancouver; sister Deborah (Peter) Graham; mother-in-law Ruth (Doug) Young; sister-in-law Gail (Bob) Muir; as well as numerous other relatives. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Leslie Young in 1988. Memorial service will be held at St. Francis in the Wood Anglican Church, 4773 S. Piccadilly Road, West Vancouver on Monday June 29, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. T. Fisher officiating.
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THOMSON - Annie Isobel (nee Tait) 1904-1998. Passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Evergreen House. Predeceased by her husband Eric. Survived by her daughters Cairinne Thompson and Heather Price (Perry); grandchildren Deborah Dickie (Lorne), Dawn Neubauer and Stephen Price; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside service at Capilano View Cemetery, Wednesday June 10 at 11:00 a.m. The family thanks the nursing staff at Evergreen House for their excellent caring attention to Annie.
MAGNUSSON - Shirley L. (Stacey). Passed away into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on June 5, 1998 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, following a nine month battle with cancer. She would have been 65 in July. Predeceased by her first husband Don Stacey, parents Ruby and Richard Dent. Shirley leaves behind her loving husband of 19 years, Don Magnusson. She is survived by her two children who adored her, Rhonda Mailey (Dean) and Robert Stacey (Edith) and her brother Richard (Mildred) Dent and family. She also leaves behind the cherished light of her life, her grandson Shane Mailey. Shirley and Don Stacey moved from Regina to North Vancouver in 1966. Two years later, Don passed away from cancer, leaving Shirley to raise their two young children alone. Shirley worked in the health industry with the North Shore Health Dept., the Victorian Order of Nurses and in the office of a general practitioner. In 1979, Shirley married Don Magnusson whose work as a contractor led them to the sanctuary known as Pender Island . Shirley and Don enjoyed 17 years together on this island paradise, made many friends and derived enormous peace from its tranquil setting. Shirley loved to sit on the deck and listen to the birds and inhale the sweet scents of forest and sea. She was also known to have enjoyed the occasional "Pender Bender". Shirley loved people and her endless optimism and ability to help others see the absolute best in themselves will be sorely missed. Perhaps that is her greatest legacy - to help us see the beauty in a less than perfect world, to keep reaching for a dream - to laugh when we feel more like crying.
Mom - our world is quiet today. The leaves are still...the sea is calm...the clouds are motionless. This is the state of my soul. It is a temple of silence that pays homage to a mother I shared - happily - with the hundreds of people she touched - with a smile, with a hug, with an inspiration, with a touch. Rest now, sweet angel. You will live forever in our hearts and memories.
A celebration of Shirley's life on earth was held at the Pender Island Legion on Friday June 12, 1998.
Shirley's family would like to extend their profound appreciation to Dr. Paul Klimo and Dr. Craig Bergstrom for doing absolutely everything they could to extend Shirley's life. Her last months, though never easy, gave her and her family immeasurable moments of joy, tears and laughter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's name to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation for Dr. Paul Klimo's chemotherapy clinic, or to the B.C. Cancer Agency.
SINGER - Audrey Elizabeth. Born July 2, 1910. Passed away peacefully on June 9, 1998. Born and raised in Holland, Manitoba. Audrey is survived by her two sons Robert (Betty) and Roy (Anne), one sister Helen, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Alex and daughter Patricia. Audrey was active in Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxilliary for over thirty years. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 15, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 170 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Special thanks to the kind staff at Cedarview Lodge.
PRONK - Jacobus (Jake). Passed away June 11, 1998. Predeceased by his beloved wife Tetje. Survived by his dear friend Resi; children Julie (Alex), Hank (Janet), Ike (Leslie); six grandchildren, Julie, Patricia, Christopher, Jacob, Sarah and Derik, and 3 brothers, Cor, Willem and Joop. Jake will be sorely missed by many other friends & relatives. Service to be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998 at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 565 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4
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PETTY - Frances Elizabeth (Fran). On June 12, 1998 Frances Elizabeth Petty, of North Vancouver, passed away peacefully at age 53, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Fran will always be remem-bered by her loving and devoted daughter Lisa and her son David. Fran spent 15 years dedicated to the home care profession and will be sadly missed by all her clients and friends on the North Shore.
A special thank you to all the staff at Beacon Hill Lodge, especiallly Lillian and Randy. No services will be held; however a celebration of Fran's life will be offered at 245 West 27th St, North Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 17, at 1:00 p.m. All friends and family are welcome.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the B.C. Cancer Foundation
GUSS - On June 7, 1998, Chief Lois Guss of North Vancouver, B.C. age 63. Predeceased by grandparents Isaac Jacob, Maggie Burns, George Joseph Band and Molly Baker; father Alfred Jacob; sisters Molly and Lorraine; brother Joseph; and daughter Violet Winona Lorraine Guss. Survived and will be sadly missed by husband Albert Raymond Guss Sr.; mother Lena Band; children Albert Guss Jr. (Eileen), Calvin Guss (Cynthia), Avis Sinclair (Mel), Jefferey Guss (Rosina), Colin Guss, Carolee Joseph (John), Colette Guss (Mike), Anjeanette Dawson (Jerry); 26 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many loving relatives and dear friends. Prayers will be held on Thursday June 11, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Indian Catholic Church. Followed by Funeral Mass on Friday June 12, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. also at St. Pauls Indian Catholic Church. Father Dennis Alexander celebrant. Cremation. Hinds Funeral Services in care of arrangements.
NATRALL - On June 2, 1998 Winslow Martin Natrall of North Vancouver, B.C. age 30 years. Predeceased by grandparents Andrew and Helen Natrall and Stanley and Katherine James and parents Patrick and Lillian Natrall. Survived and will be sadly missed by his loving family: dear friend Katie Whitesell; stepmother Regina Starr; brothers Reno, Patrick, Carlyle; sisters Holly, Tara, Melissa; children Kiana, Alexandria, Jen-Jen; many nieces, nephews, loving friends and relatives. Prayers were offered Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Catholic Church, 424 W. Esplanade, North Vancouver. Followed by funeral mass June 10, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. also at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Father Dennis Alexander O.M.I. celbrant. Cremation. Hinds Funeral Services in care of arrangements.
FRANDSEN - Frank E. Passed away June 7, 1998 in his 65th year. He will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed by his loving companion Marie; sons Jamie (Gina), Frank (Trenna), and grandchildren Joanna, Carmel and Jimmy; his mother Pearl; brother Al; sisters Joanne (Gary), Evelynn, Grace; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Frank was born in Vancouver on November 16, 1932. He graduated from Vancouver Technical School and began a career in the printing industry at the age of 18. Employed for many years at Grant Mann and Evergreen Press, to be followed by approximately 20 years as an instructor at Vancouver Community College in the Graphic Arts Department. He also carried great interest in his sons' sports and donated many years as coach and later umpire in the Lynn Valley Little League. He also coached in the Lynn Valley Soccer Association. His short retirement was enjoyed at his home on Allison Lake in the Princeton Area, where fishing, snowmobiling and visiting his neighbours gave him great enjoyment.
A memorial service will be held at the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, B.C. on Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Special thank you to the kind and caring staff of Princeton General Hospital and also of Surrey Memorial Hospital.
THOMSON - Annie Isobel (nee Tait) 1904-1998. Passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Evergreen House. Predeceased by her husband Eric. Survived by her daughters Cairinne Thompson and Heather Price (Perry); grandchildren Deborah Dickie (Lorne), Dawn Neubauer and Stephen Price; as well as numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside service at Capilano View Cemetery, Wednesday June 10 at 11:00 a.m. The family thanks the nursing staff at Evergreen House for their excellent caring attention to Annie.
FROST - John Edwin Richard was born April 22, 1919 on Osborne Road in North Vancouver and passed away on May 29, 1998 in his 80th year after a brief illness. Jack, a truly unique individual, is survived by his loving wife Gertrude whom he knew since childhood and married at St Francis in the Wood, West Vancouver in 1942; their daughters Diane Quinn, Darlene Booth and Vicki Strachan, and their families which include six grandchildren. His brother George, and parents Harriet and John Frost of North Vancouver predeceased Jack.
On a family trip to England, at age 11, Jack met an uncle in the Royal Navy that led him to join the Sea Cadets as soon as they returned to North Vancouver and that meant he would ride his bike from Kings Road down Lonsdale and take the ferry to reach his class in Stanley Park. He then worked on the Empress of Russia as messenger boy and made trips to the Orient at age 16 while waiting for his name to be called to join the R.C.N. Getting impatient, he attempted to join the R.N. in Hong Kong but was told to complete the return journey then come to join after that. When he returned to Vancouver his call to the R.C.N. was waiting for him. He was the youngest member on the Esquimalt base and according to tradition, asked to ring in the New Year in 1936 on the ship's bell. He joined with a class of 60 of whom only about 1 in 5 survived to 1945. On convoy duty he witnessed bombings and sinkings; his ship was caught in a hurricane that took them off course to the South Atlantic with no lifeboats and major damage to the ship's bridge. An icebreaker freed his ship after it was caught in ice on the St. Lawrence when they were the last ship out. His ship took part in the chase for the Bismarck till they had to put in to Iceland for fuel. During the war, he served on many des-troyers, even on Fairmiles; every ship he was on came to grief after he was transferred. His destroyer took Churchill to the historic mid Atlantic meeting with Roosevelt. He served on H.M.C.S. Ontario for about three years following the war and reluctantly retired from the Navy in 1957.
He had built a beautiful home in Victoria with the help of his contractor father (who built many homes in North Vancouver) but both he and his wife's families were on the North Shore so they moved to West Vancouver in 1958. He immediately started working to raise their young family which included at that time Diana and Rose Marie Hall, the daughters of deceased neighbours.
First, he worked in the Post Office during their move to the present building on Georgia Street and then became an inspector of Weights and Measures for the Dept. of Consumer Affairs. He enjoyed travel and covered most areas of B.C. at one time or another as well as travelling by air or sea to check coastal fishing and logging areas not accessible by road. After 21 years in the Navy he proceeded to work 20 years in that department before retiring.
He joined the Masonic Lodge in Halifax during his time there and was a Life Member of both the Chiefs and P.O.'s Assoc. and the R.C. Legion at Lord Nelson Branch 60 where he had worked many years on the Executive including serving as President. He lived and enjoyed life in so many ways - particularly his garden at the home he has lived in for the past 32 years with Gertrude - always ready to welcome his daughters and sons-in-law, David, Michael and Rob, and grandchildren, Zoe, Claire, Blair, Sean, Lauren and Kyla. He was not able to get around easily these past few years and appreciated the home and garden they had created all the more so after deciding to stay instead of choosing an easy existence in a condo. The day before he entered hospital Jack was out weeding and cutting the grass; he took his dogs Bonnie and Cruzer for their run the same day. I know he is happy to have made a quick get-a-way and not prolong our worries but he will be deeply missed.
The Memorial Service will be held at Boal Chapel, First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, V7J 2J1 at 2:00 p.m. on June 3. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sea Cadets, HMCS Discovery Stanley Park would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the medical and nursing staff at Lions Gate Hospital who worked so hard and heroically for Jack.
FEARN - Marguerite Walker. Born August 23, 1911. Passed away May 29, 1998. She will be lovingly remembered by sons, Ron (Heather Ann) and Ken, as well as grandchildren Michael and Erin. Marguerite was predeceased by her husband Ralph in 1972. Funeral service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver on Friday June 5, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Capilano View Cemetery. Hollyburn Funeral Home 922-1221
GUBBINS - Hazel Maude. Born in Whitewater, Manitoba on August 16, 1899. Passed away peacefully in North Vancouver on Thursday, May 28, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Lancelot Gubbins. Survived by her daughters Pat Hanson and Kathleen Brooks; grandchildren Kathy, Karl, Jim, Julie, Jennifer, and Joe; great-grandchildren Ian, Eric, Esme and Robert. A memorial service will be held at the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver on Monday, June 8, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.
HEAVER - Joan. Passed away Sunday May 31, 1998 at the age of 79 years after a short illness. Predeceased by her son-in-law Keith Stott in 1990. Dearly beloved wife of Joseph and cherished mother of Rosemary Stott and Christopher McIntosh (Jaquel). Adored grandmother to Cathy (Chris) Parent, Daniel, Jennifer and Andrew Stott, Andee and Darcy McIntosh. Funeral service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver on Thursday June 4, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Don Collett officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Hollyburn Funeral Home. 922-1221
LIBBY - Rose Wilhelmina of West Vancouver aged 88 years - passed away on June 1, 1998 in North Vancouver. She was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Allan; daughter and son-in-law Judith and Jim; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren as well as many friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 4, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. in the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
McKENZIE - Margaret Ann. Passed away peacefully on May 28, 1998 in Lions Gate Hospital after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Dearly loved and missed by her partner, David Mayer of North Vancouver, sister Heather Talbot in Prince George, her family and many friends. Margaret loved her work as Judicial Assistant at the B.C. Provincial Court in North Vancouver. Margaret enriched the lives of so many with her quilts, gardening, cooking, piano and singing. Special thanks to Drs. Paul Klimo and Juanita Anderson and to Reverend Paul Murrin. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the B.C. Cancer Agency would be welcomed. A gathering to celebrate Margaret's life is being planned.
Margaret, you will always be with me on Salt Spring Island, David.
NORRIS - Nora Indiana. Slipped away to her eternal home on Monday morning June 1, 1998. "PSALM 23". Funeral service will be held at Hillside Baptist Church, 870 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver on Friday, June 5, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society, 872-6691. Hollyburn Funeral Home, 922 1221
RAU - Sheila Gail (Naylor). Passed away peacefully on May 31, 1998, in the Palliative Care Unit, Lions Gate Hospital surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lovingly remembered by her son Shawn; daughter Dana Katherine; sister Kathie (Ralph) Boyd, Meghan, Kelly, Shelagh; sister Valerie (John) Allan, Chris, Lisa and Leanne and families; brother Dave (Kathi) Naylor; cousin Lois Carrier. Sheila will be sadly missed by her close friend and travelling companion Kathy Roach. Sheila graduated from North Vancouver High in 1956, then attended St Paul's School for Nursing. Sheila was a dedicated and compassionate nurse at L.G.H. for the past 17 years. Service at St. Agnes Church, 530 East 12th St, North Vancouver, Friday, June 5 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Sheila's name to the Palliative Care Unit at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver.
BATTEN - Elsie Lilian (nee Appleyard). Died peacefully in her own apartment in North Vancouver on May 26, 1998. Born July 1, 1920 in Victoria, B.C. Educated at Norfolk House and St. Margaret's Girls' School. Lived in Vancouver from 1956 and subsequently in West and North Vancouver. Predeceased by her husband Capt. Peter Batten and her brother Capt. Anthony Appleyard of Victoria but survived by cousins Dr. David Morley (wife Elizabeth) Essex, England, Gary R. Smith (Bonnie) Delta, B.C., Capt. Ray Smith (Vilma) Bellingham, Wash, U.S.A, and stepchildren Susan Guelpha (Dennis) Courtney, Michael Batten (Joy) Kelowna and Dorothy Lundgren (Volker) Kelowna (all in B.C.). A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation B.C.
FISHER - Vera. Passed away May 31, 1998 at the age of 78. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, of 40 years and will be happy to join him again. She will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed by her son Willie and his wife Janice, her daughter Christine and her husband John, her granddaughter Jennine and her husband Gene, and her grandsons John and Liam. A special thanks to all of our friends who have been so supportive and kind throughout some very difficult times. A funeral service will be held at St. Richards Anglican Church in Norgate on Friday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Margaret Fulton Adult Day Centre or the Alzheimer Society of B.C. would be appreciated.
INSULL - Phyllis E. (Moss). Passed away suddenly on June 2 1998 at St Pauls Hospital. She lived her life with grace, humour and courage and will be deeply missed. Viewing on Friday, June 5 from 7-9 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 6 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica's Church, 6404 Wellington Ave, North Vancouver. Interment to follow at Victory Gardens in Surrey. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Jack; son Robert; daughters Lorraine, Gloria and Pat; six grandchildren and nine-great grandchildren; sisters Betty (Ray), Vera (Cy), Opal (Wyn); and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the heart and Stroke foundation or Cancer Society.
IRBE - On June 1, 1998 Patricia Nadine Irbe of Port Alberni, B.C. age 74 years. Predeceased by parents Chief Moses and Christine Joseph; brothers Larry, Elmer, Charlie and Chief Norman Joseph; sisters Elaine and Dora Joseph. Survived and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Elmer; brother Michael; sisters Corrine "Ted" Brown, Marion Joseph, Shirley Ring, Margaret "Al" August, Gloria Lemon, Rosina "Jeff" Guss, Victoria John "James Gillespie" and Susan "John" August; many nieces, nephews, loving relatives and many dear friends. Prayers will be offered Thursday, June 4, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Pauls Catholic Church, 424 W. Esplanade, North Vancouver. Followed by funeral mass June 5, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. in the Squamish Nation Rec Centre. Father Dennis Alexander O.M.I. celebrant. Interment Mission Reserve Cemetery. Hinds Funeral Services in care of arrangements.
DICKSON - Dorothy (Dolly). It's with great sadness Dolly's family announces her passing on June 1, 1998, four days after her special 87th birthday party. Dolly had great pride in being born and raised in North Vancouver. Dolly's love for family life, special friends and all animals made her such a dear and special lady. Dolly was predeceased by her husband, of 50 years, Campbell in 1986. She is survived and lovingly remembered by daughter Dorothy (Dick) Michaud; and son Clary (Sharon) Dickson; grandchildren Kristine, Colin, Kara (Aaron) and Scot; and 2 great-grandboys, Tristan and Zack; niece Joan (Paul) Schwartz, Greg and family; nephew Don (Dawn) Egginton and Laura. Also missing her is special companion, her dog Cammy and her very dear friends, Phil, Wendy and extended family and Lucy. Together they spent many happy hours.
The family would like to request that everyone who knew Dolly take a moment to remember a special time they spent with her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. at Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Flowers gratefully declined, donations appreciated to either Margaret Fulton Day Care Centre, of 1044 St. Georges Avenue, V7L 3H6 or S.P.C.A.
Our appreciation and thanks to Dr. Parsons, Kay and Maureen and staff at Margaret Fulton and the staff of West Van Care Centre for the excellent care given to Dolly.
