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WHITLOCK - On December 21, 1997, Gregory Randolph Whitlock passed away suddenly at the age of 39 years while on vacation in Pattaya, Thailand. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother Brenda, father George; sister Sharon (Blais); brothers, Winston (Carol) and Bradley; nieces, Sandra and Andrea Blais; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Service of celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Rev. Bob Peel officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. EVERGREEN FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. (The Chapel in the Park). (12/31/1997).
WHITNACK - Mrs. Rayma Katherine Whitnack, beloved wife of Mr. Frank Whitnack, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 1997 at the age of 71 years. Rayma was born in East Florenceville, New Brunswick, August 6, 1926. She served in the W.A.C. of the R.C.A.F from 1943 to 1945. During this period she met Frank and at the end of the war they married in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, August 8, 1945, coming to Calgary shortly thereafter, where she resided for the remainder of her life. Her final day was spent with all three of her precious children, which made her very happy, and for which we will be eternally grateful. Her many loves included her family and friends, curling (she and Frank were Charter members of the Calgary Winter Club), bridge and driving her van. She will be forever remembered by daughter Betty Boon, son-in-law Gary and their children, Michael and David; son Richard Whitnack, daughter-in-law Cheryl and their children, Daun and John; and son Alan Whitnack, daughter-in-law Joyce and their children, Staci and Eric. Rayma also leaves behind sisters, Marian Noble (Kingston, ON) and Bette Martin (Moncton, NB); brothers, Norman Smith (Olds, AB), Wendell Smith (Manotick, ON), and Bob Smith (Calgary); brothers-in-law, Ron Noble and Mervyn Martin; and sisters-in-law, Carolle Smith, Eva Smith, Linda Smith and Ruth Devonshire (Kingston, ON). She also leaves behind Frank's family who became her family when they arrived in Alberta, especially Dorothy (Dot) Whitnack who was one of her best friends. She also leaves many nieces and nephews too numerous to list. Rayma was predeceased by her brother Richard Smith in 1986. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre Street North), on Saturday, September 13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow in "Field of Honor" at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends and family so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The War Amputations of Canada, 1068 Berkley Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta T3K 1E1 or Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta, 480D - 36 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1W4. In living memory of Rayma Whitnack, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (9/12/1997).
WHITNEY - Barry Delano, beloved husband of Shirley of Calgary, passed away at Peter Lougheed Hospital on Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at the age of 48 years. Besides his loving wife, he leaves to mourn his aunts, Elsie Pekse, Ida Yandt, Annie Neumiller; uncle Angus McKinnon; aunt and uncle, Geraldine and Fred Keim; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill and Donna, Marshall and Dianne Wynnychuk; and numerous nieces and nephews. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Marcus and Bertha Whitney. Those wishing to pay their respects, may do so at FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, 1635 - 17 Avenue S.W., Thursday, July 10, 1997 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at First Memorial on Friday, July 11, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary. (7/11/1997).
WHITTINGTON - Carmen Margaret (MacLean) passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on June 6, 1997. Carmen was predeceased by her husband Dick of fifty years, sisters, Florence and Edie, brothers, Walter, John and Kenneth, and by her parents, William and Edith McLean. Carmen is survived by her twin daughters, Sharon (Ross) Harvey, Karen (Jack) Grant; and her son Ian (Christine) Whittington; grandchildren, Lori and Craig Grant, Sian and Erin Harvey, Brea Anne Whittington; sister Ruth DeWare; sisters-in-law, Hazel McLean and Margaret (Odie) Gust; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Carmen will be lovingly remembered for her love of family, respect of others and her joy of cooking. Carmen graduated in Nursing from James Dunn Hospital, Bathhurst, N.B. in 1934. She worked at the T.B. San in N.B. home care, then during World War II for the South African Government for one year. Following her experiences in South Africa, she returned to Canada to become a Nursing Sister with No. 22, Canadian General Medical Corp. Hospital. When stationed in Bramshot, England she met and married Captain L.A. "Dick" Whittington. Carmen has been active with Nursing Sister Association Calgary Branch, Inglewood Community Association in recent years; as well she was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Chapelhow Branch No. 284). Funeral Services will be held at St. George's P. Chapel, 23 Cambrai Avenue S.W. (Currie P.M.Q.), on Thursday, June 12, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Interment to follow in the Field of Honor of Eden Brook Memorial Gardens (17 Avenue at lower Springbank Road S.W.). If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, T2G 1A2 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary T2G 3Y6. The family would like to say thanks to the Palliative Home Care Services for their compassion and kindness. FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES, "Garden Chapel", Directors. (6/10/1997).
WHITTON - Mrs. Ann Whitton, age 86 years old, of Edmonton, passed away on October 26, 1997. Always a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who had a wonderful zest for life, gardening, cooking, playing cards, board games and crossword puzzles and was game for anything life had to offer. She always welcomed everyone into her home, loved to laugh, smile and tell stories. She is survived by five children, Betty Walsh, Edmonton, Glen Whitton, Victoria, B.C., Rev. Ray Whitton, U.S.A., Norma Miles, U.S.A., and Pat Santa, Edmonton; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at Park Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, October 29 officiated by Rev. Ray Whitton. "I love you and I'll miss you. Thanks for all the memories." - Love, your granddaughter Val Walsh (11/1/1997).
WHITWORTH - Mrs. Steffany Whitworth, beloved wife of Mr. Hale Whitworth of Calgary, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 15, 1997 at the age of 89 years. Steffany was born in London, England on October 15, 1907. She immigrated to Canada in June of 1952, and on August 6, 1975 she married Hale, her husband of twenty-two years. The "I AM" Temple, the church to which Steffany belonged, was the center of her life. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Rosemary and Eric Watkins of Vernon, B.C. and Madeleine Osborne of Montreal, Quebec. She is also survived by a brother William Davis in Windermere, B.C. She was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur Davis and Sidney Davis. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Friday, June 20, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. with Mr. Khrys McArdle of "I AM" Temple officiating. In living memory of Steffany Whitworth, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (6/18/1997).
CAMERON - Marion Ruth went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at the age of 64 years. Marion will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Rose (Stephen) Reay, and grandchildren, Kevin and Rachel of High River; and her son Brad (Roxanne) Shandera, and grandchildren, Tizjana, Britian and Dayn of Caron, Sask. A Graveside Service will be held at Highwood Cemetery, High River on Friday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. The family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff and residents of One West at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Calgary, for their care and compassion during Marion's stay. SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME LTD. in charge of funeral arrangements (9/17/1997).
CAMPBELL - Mr. Alexander (Alex) Campbell of Calgary, passed away after a short illness on December 24, 1997, at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, at the age of 81 years. Alexander is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Darlene Campbell of Calgary; and a daughter and son-in-law, Mabel and Ted Takacs of Osoyoos, B.C.; as well as six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother-in-law Bert and wife Madie of Victoria, B.C.; and a sister-in-law, Ev Pocock. Alexander was predeceased by his loving wife Lillian Agnes in July of 1997. At Alex's request, no Services will be held. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. The family would like to thank the nurses, Linda, Anne and Diane of the Montgomery House for their loving care and support of Alex over the last five months. In living memory of Alex Campbell, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS and HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (12/27/1997).
