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WAY -- Dolores Virginia passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at her home in Calgary at the age of 69 years. It is with great sadness that her family is announcing her passing. Dolores was predeceased by her husband Ralph, her parents, Lela and Coleman Morgan, and her brother Russell and infant brother David Morgan. Dolores is survived by her five children, Laura (Doug) McLauchlin, Linda (Terry) Hebhardt, Jim (Deb) Way, Rod (Rachel) Way and Cheryl (Chris) Ptak. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Kasey (Callen), Kari (Dirk), Kim, Kellie, Erin (Shola), Bob, Morgan, Connie; and her two great-grandsons, Jordan and Luke. Dolores had many relatives and friends in Calgary and Strathmore and a favorite aunt Vivian McConnell of Portland, Oregon whom will greatly miss her. Dolores enjoyed playing shuffleboard at the Kensington Legion, which she was a member of for twenty-four years, she made many dear friends there. Mom we love you and we will miss you. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated and may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. For those wishing a Visitation will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, November 7, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home on Saturday, November 8, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555.
GUIDOLIN -- Mr. John William Guidolin passed away suddenly at home on November 7, 1997 at the age of 54 years. He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughter Andrea; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cheryl; mother Anne; brothers, Vic and Frank and families; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 5552 Madigan Drive N.E., on Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ed Bayani, Celebrant. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711.
HAYDON -- Helen Marjorie Haydon, beloved wife of Wilfred Haydon, passed away November 5, 1997 at the age of 85 at the Glenmore Park Auxiliary. Helen was born April 21, 1912 in Port Arthur, Ontario. The family moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan where her father was a city engineer. Later the family moved to Edmonton where she completed high school and commercial school. On October 17, 1942 she married Wilfred Evans Haydon. For fifty years they resided in Edmonton and in April of 1992 they moved to Calgary to be near their children. In November of 1994, Helen moved into Glenmore Park and in May of 1996, Wilf joined her there. She is survived by her husband Wilfred; her children, Ron and Carolyn of Calgary; as well as Ron's wife Chris and their two daughters, Cathy of Ottawa and Darlene of Calgary. She is also survived by brother Jim (Olive) Calder of Renfrew, Ontario; and sisters-in-law, Gladys New of Calgary, Elsie Calder and Fran Calder, both of Edmonton. She was predeceased by her brothers, John and Hector. Helen was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was intensely proud of her two granddaughters. Special thanks to the staff of Glenmore Park for the loving care she received. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Monday, November 10, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Glenmore Park Auxiliary Hospital (6909 - 14 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 1P8). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555.
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 at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME LTD. Telephone: 228-4422.
SIEGL -- Maria, aged 73 years, of Calgary, passed away November 6, 1997 at her residence. Beloved mother of Maggie Flynn (Neil), St. Albert, Hans Siegel (Anna Mae) of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Mark Siegel, Carla-Marie Peebles, Tania Nahulak, Brandy Flynn, Michael Nahulak and Melody Flynn. Born in Vienna, Austria, she came to Edmonton, Canada in 1952. She was President of the United Ostomy Association of Canada and devoted many years to improving the quality of life for Ostomates worldwide. Services will be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.), on Monday, November 10, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Calgary Regional Health Authority (Home Care), P.O. Box 4016, Station C, 320 - 17 Avenue S.W., T2T 5T1. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Directors of Service. Telephone: 228-4422.
STOKES -- Amy Bernice, beloved wife of the late George Stokes, passed away peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare, November 6, 1997 at the age of 80 years. Amy was born March 24, 1917 at Armada, Alberta to George and Sara Craine. She received all her education at the Sunny Plains School in Armada. In 1937 she moved with her parents to Springbank where she helped them on the Dairy Farm. She married George "Jim" Stokes on November 29, 1939. Amy and Jim moved to the farm in Armada and raised their family. They farmed until George's passing in 1967. A few years later Amy moved to Calgary. In 1973 she moved to Vulcan where she was very active in the Drop in Centre, Friends and Meals on Wheels. In 1977 Amy returned home to Lomond. She enjoyed oil painting, teaching her granddaughters to knit, games of all kinds, and travelling with relatives and friends. She canvassed for the Canadian Cancer Society for many years and was a member of the Armada Community Club for over fifty years. Her door was always open for friends and relatives alike as Amy always made friends easily. She was ready to go anywhere at anytime and was always there to give rides to doctors appointments, go shopping, or for family visits. Time spent watching her grandchildren play hockey or figure skate was very special to Amy. She loved her grandchildren and would do almost anything for them. Amy moved to Vulcan Extendicare where she has resided for the past five years, first at Peter Dawson Lodge and then Extendicare. She will be dearly missed by family and friends far and near. Loving mother of two daughters, Mavis Stokes of Calgary and Tuny (Ken) Hart of Lomond; two sons, Chuck (Arlene) and Norman (Terry), all of Lomond; thirteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maurine McLeod of Parkland and Myrtle Eriksen of Calgary; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband George in 1967, infant son Andy, grandson Ryan, sister Doris, brother Herb, infant sister Lola, six brothers-in-law, and her parents. Funeral Service Monday November 10, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Vulcan United Church, Vulcan with Pastor Ed Fisher and Rev. Don Watt officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Amy's memory could be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church, Lomond, Alberta, T0L 1G0. VULCAN FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 1-403-485-2633.
BIGGAR -- Robert Andrew Hamilton Biggar passed away at home in Strathmore on October 24, 1997 at the age of 76 years. Bob was born February 18, 1921 in Strathmore and has resided in the area most of his life. He is survived by his loving wife Mildred; his daughter Jane (Brian) Taylor; and son Terry (Donna); five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Ed and Allen, and one daughter Linda. Funeral Service Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at Strathmore United Church at 1:00 p.m., Reverend Gil Arthur officiating. Interment Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorials may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. Phone: 934-5666.
DOCKERY -- Mrs. Irene Joan Dockery of Calgary, passed away on October 23, 1997 at the age of 69 years. Announcements later by LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME LTD. Telephone: 228-4422.
