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OLSON - Constance Kathaleen Catherine Olson of Claresholm, passed away at the Willow Creek Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home on October 29, 1997, at the age of 84 years. Graveside Services will be held at Queen's Park Cemetery, (3219 - 4 Street N.W.) on Monday, November 10, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME LTD. (11/10/1997).
OSBORNE - Mrs. Jean Bruce of Qualicum Beach, BC. Passed away at her home on Friday, July 4, 1997. Jean was born at Empress Hospital in eastern Alberta, on December 17, 1926. Jean's parents farmed in the Bindloss area until moving to Cochrane area and then to Stavely where she took the remainder of her schooling. After leaving school, she worked in the London, Ont. area before returning to her beloved Alberta where she found work in oilfield related jobs. There she met her husband George. She traveled to many places in the world with him in his work. Jean was predeceased by her first husband Larry Capstick, and later by her beloved husband Geo. Osborne on December 11, 1981. Also by her father Robert Bruce Young on January 25, 1983 and her mother Marion Bruce Young on December 14, 1996, and one niece Chrystal Booth on June 28, 1986. Jean is survived by her loving son Bruce Capstick and daughter-in-law Dorella and their two daughters, Jacintha and Stacey. She is also survived by her sister Roberta (Pat) Casey; brother Bruce (Helen) Young; sister Alix (Carl) Bondy; brother Bill and friend Joyce, and sister Jocelyn (Howard) Obrand; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean will also by sadly missed by her adopted friend John Onison, his family, her stepdaughter Terry Osborne and her many friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A Memorial Service was held in Parksville, British Columbia on Saturday, July 12, 1997. PARKSVILLE FUNERAL CHAPEL, Cemetery and Crematorium, was entrusted with arrangements. (7/12/1997).
OSTEN - Max Osten passed away peacefully on November 24, 1997. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Shelly and Alex; his daughter-in-law Linda; his sisters, Esther Loeb and Minnie Emas; his brothers, Robert, Sydney and Alex. He was predeceased by his wife Goldie and his sister Annie. Funeral Services will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel (1702 - 17 Avenue S.W.), today, November 25, 1997 at 12:00 noon. Interment to follow at the Jewish Cemetery (30 Avenue and Erlton Street S.W.). Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA of CALGARY, 1702 - 17 Avenue S.W. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of your choice. (11/25/1997).
OTTAWAY - Lawrence Eric Ottaway. June 3, 1953 - December 25, 1997 It is with the greatest sorrow Katie, Rhys and Megan announce the sudden passing, at home, of our beloved Daddy and husband, Larry, on Christmas Day, 1997. Larry worshipped his wife Megan of twelve years and their two young children. Everything in Larry's life revolved around his family. Larry will be remembered by all as a loving, devoted father and husband. He brightened the lives of many with his jovial wit, laughter and boundless generosity. He will be deeply missed by all his "buddies" here in Calgary and back East. Larry was the loving son of Ann and Clive Ottaway of Hamilton, Ont. A handsome baby boy they would raise into a strong man with a truly unique and generous nature. They were proud to say he was their son. Mom and Dad's loss is severe. He is also survived by his sister Patricia (Rod) who always played the part of mother hen to him and his twin brothers, Robert (Angela) and Richard (Cindy), who on the most part looked up to their big brother. Larry's family is all from the Hamilton area. He was an uncle, playmate and friend to his nieces and nephews, Maggie, Graham, Alun, Lakme and Madeline, and he will be lovingly embraced by Poppa in heaven. Larry was a member of Temple Lodge 6Rc 296 AF & AM with his late father-in-law Bob Jones. A Celebration of Larry's Life for Katie and Rhys will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, January 2, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. In accordance with Larry's wishes, Cremation will follow. Flowers graciously declined, but appreciated by the family would be memorial donations directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta (1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6). The family would like to thank the quick response of the Emergency Medical Services here in the city of Calgary. Also, Medical Examiner Pat Brune for her professionalism, comfort and advice. "Rest in peace my love. Thank you for being the biggest part of my life for the past twelve years. I love you, Larry, more than anyone could ever imagine. Remember we're soul mates, 'Stay with me'." "Daddy died of a heart attack, I'll sure miss him, he'll always be with us." Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3km East of 68 Street S.E.). (12/31/1997).
MCCULLEY - Wesley Everett McCulley June 7, 1921 - November 18, 1997 He will be remembered always by his loving wife Marie; daughter Janine; grandson Joel; special granddaughter Seema; and his friends. A Celebration of Wesley's Life will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Sunday, November 23, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". (11/21/1997).
MCDERMID - Katherine (nee Robinson) passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on December 13, 1997, following a brief illness. Born in Melfort, Saskatchewan and raised in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Katherine came to Calgary following the completion of her nursing training in Brandon. She was predeceased by her brothers, Arnold and John, who died in the Second World War, by her husband Don in 1979, and by her sisters, Isabel and Margaret. She is survived by her daughter Nancy; son John and daughter-in-law Laurie Allen, all of Calgary; and by her sister Florence of Fort Saskatchewan. Kaye worked for many years at the Associate Clinic following her arrival in Calgary. She was married to Don McDermid in 1952 and later left nursing to raise her family. She returned to work in the early 1970's when the Beverly Nursing Home opened its new facility on 90 Avenue S.W., and later retired as its Director of Nursing in 1983. Funeral Services will be held at JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. (12/16/1997).
MCDONALD - James Frances McDonald of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on July 7, 1997 at the age of 68 years. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, July 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Services to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of James McDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (7/12/1997).
