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HART -- passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, October 25, 1997, Mr. William Curtis Hart, formerly of Pincher Creek, beloved husband of Mrs. Jacqueline Hart of Lethbridge.
Bill was predeceased by their daughter Linda Louise. Cremation - no Service.
MARTIN BROS. FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD., Directors of the Funeral Service.
Telephone: 1-403-328-2361.
LAWRENCE -- Stanley Lawrence of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Bow Crest Nursing Home on October 26, 1997 at the age of 93 years.
Stanley will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend Barbara; his daughter Shirley (Don) Sarsfield; his daughter-in-law Linda Lawrence; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son Stanley, his granddaughter Wendy, and by his sister Mae Ryder.
A Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Cremation.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2.
FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel", Directors.
Telephone: 297-0888.
LIEFF -- Bernie (Bernard Charles) died peacefully after a courageous battle with the cancer Multiple Myeloma on October 25, 1997 in Victoria, B.C. at the age of 55 years.
Bernie is survived by his wife of thirty years, Joy in Victoria, and his daughter Dayna in Claresholm, Alberta.
Also left to mourn are Bernie's parents, Vera and Abe Lieff; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Dick Payne; niece Julie and nephew Robin of Victoria; Bernie's in-laws, Sheila and Murray Garnett of Victoria; and family members, Maureen, Reg, Robin and Gennie Dunkley, Joan and Bob Shakeshaft, Tim and Jenny Smart are also saddened by his passing.
Bernie will be remembered by his friends and colleagues at Parks Canada where he worked for twenty-six years and strived to impart his strong conservation ethic.
A memorial tribute to Bernie will be held in Victoria on Monday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Road and a Service in Celebration of Bernie's Life will be held in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, November 14 at the Southern Alberta Pioneers' Memorial Building, 3625 - 4 Street S.W. at 11:30 a.m.
The family welcomes memorial donations to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, "Bernie Lieff Fund", established to perpetuate Bernie's contribution to the management of ecological integrity in National Parks.
Contributions may be sent to CPAWS, 41 Richmond Street W., Suite 380, Toronto, Ont., M5V 3A8.
MORIE -- Gunhild. In loving memory of Gunhild Morie, who passed away on October 24, 1997.
Gunny will be sadly missed by her husband Marshall; and her loving family: Neil, Jocelyn (Steven Ondre), Michele (Frank Scott), Jeffrey (Concetta Carbonaro), Brenda (John Sisti) and Gregg; as well as her six grandchildren.
Gunny's love for music, art, and nature, and her natural vitality for life began at an early age.
Among the array of creative talents she displayed, Gunny played second violinist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as a young woman.
With her boundless energy and enthusiasm, she raised her family of six children to experience a rich and active lifestyle, which they will always treasure.
As her family grew, Gunny worked in many volunteer activities, contributing and making a difference in the lives of others, including advocacy with the local Cerebral Palsy Association.
She later worked ten years respectively for the Edmonton Jaycees and West 10 Community Social Services.
Devoting her talents in later years to painting and exhibiting extensively, she enjoyed her association with the Canadian Federation of Artists, Edmonton Art Club and Laurier Heights Art Club.
Gunny and Marshall also enjoyed many years of travelling to various countries around the world.
At Gunny's request, a private family Service will be held Tuesday, October 28, at Christ Church.
Interment to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, for those who wish to be present.
The family and Reverend John Privett invite all family and friends for a celebration of Gunny's life, to be held at Christ Church Parish Hall at 12116 - 102 Avenue, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28.
Everyone is welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
McLEOD -- Jean Helen. Peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 1997, with the family at her side, after a courageous battle with cancer, Jean Helen McLeod, passed away at the age of 74 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Jean leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory, sister Mary Studenka and nephew Brian, sister Agnes and Wes Finnon, niece Brenda Barske and husband Lorne, their children, Kevin, Melanie and Blair, niece Barbara Kuypers, children Scott and Ainsley, all of Winnipeg; nephew Jack and Beverley McLeod and children, Cameron and Allana of Claresholm, Alberta; niece Diane and Tom Brown, their children, Bonnie and Denise of Innisfail, Alberta.
Jean was born at Claresholm, Alberta on October 11, 1923, and had her elementary education at Claresholm and Nanton, Alberta.
The family moved to Calgary, Alberta, where Jean completed her high school education, and then completed a business course at Hepburn Business College, Calgary, and was employed by the Alberta Government Elevators for twenty-seven years, retiring as Office Manager in 1980, when she then moved to Winnipeg.
Known by all whose lives she touched as a kind, thoughtful and generous person, Jean always put family first.
At Jean's request, Cremation has taken place and there will be no Service.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
If friends so desire, contributions may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg R3C 9Z9.
Special thanks are extended to the doctors and staff of the Oncology Department and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital.
THE DESJARDINS FUNERAL CHAPEL, Winnipeg, MB, in care of arrangements.
Telephone: 204-233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.
PADGET -- Robert Loren (Paddy) Padget, passed away in Calgary on Saturday, October 25, 1997 at the age of 82 years.
Paddy was a long time resident of Saskatchewan.
After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan as an engineer he served in the Navy during the Second World War.
He retired from Saskatchewan Power Corporation after thirty-eight years of service and spent his retirement years golfing, curling and traveling with family.
His family and friends shall remember this gentle man for his wit, wisdom and humor.
Paddy is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Padget of Calgary, and Brett and Veronica Padget of Edmonton, AB; three grandchildren, Rob, Dawn and Kimberley; twelve nieces and nephews; as well as by his brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Lorraine Padget of Denver, Colorado, USA.
He was predeceased by his wife Geraldine Sybil, his parents, Albert and Edith, his brothers, Kenneth and Richard, as well as sisters, Iris and Muriel.
Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, (142 Massey Road, Regina, SK), on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Paterson officiating.
Graveside Service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, (Saskatoon, SK) on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at 4:00 p.m.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2, and/or Rosedale Hospice Calgary, Suite 300, 628 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, T2R 0H6.
Forwarding arrangements in care of REGINA FUNERAL HOME, Regina, SK.
Telephone: 1-306-789-6666.
In living memory of Paddy Padget, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E.
Telephone: 403-256-9575.
