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DUFFY, Clarence Leo
1910 - 2003
Clarence Duffy left this world peacefully on September 4, 2003.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years Isabel (Mathieson), his children; Lois (Wayne) Burley, John (Leona) Duffy, Noell (Barry) Wakeford and Shirley McCallum.
Clarence was very proud of his grandchildren; Ryan (Kathleen) McCallum, Lori (Jay Reich) Briggs, Julie Mirdoch, Danelle (Frank Windsor) Turner, Lee Ann (Brent) Lloyd, Terry (Karyn) Duffy, Shauna (Kevin) Mercier and Warren, Craig and Heather Burley. Great-grandchildren; Holly Briggs, Katelyn and Nicole McCallum, Rebecca Turner, Braeden, Taryn and Liam Lloyd, Meagyn and Ann Duffy and Jeremy and Jenna Mercier. He is also survived by his sisters; Lucille Burton and Marie Bilsborrow and brother Bernard Duffy, sisters-in-law; Gwen Duffy, Beatrice Duffy and Melanie Duffy.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Julia Duffy, his brothers Paul, Leland, Howard and Melvin (and his wife Frankie) and sons-in-law; Allan McCallum and Allan Murdoch.
As a young man Clarence worked with his family farming, clearing and breaking land throughout Central Alberta and hauling coal from the mines to the houses in Lacombe and Red Deer. He drove an oil tanker from Turner Valley to central Alberta. Clarence and Isabel were married in 1935 and began farming in the Spring Valley District. His blacksmith and carpentry skills were often used to help his neighbours and he was more than willing to share whatever he had with someone in need. In 1962 he retired from farming and moved to Ponoka where he worked with Joe Vogel clearing and farming land in the Ponoka and Hobbema areas. Four years later he moved to Lacombe where he worked as a mechanic for Massey Ferguson and later for the County of Lacombe. After 11 years at the County, he retired in 1980 at the age of 70 years. Clarence was an expert in the honorable profession of hard work.
A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, September 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel. Contributions may be made to S.T.A.R.S or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 or (403) 843-3388.
HABART, Clarence William
Clarence William Habart passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, September 7, 2003 at the age of 97 years.
He resided in Creston, B.C. until his retirement to Victoria, B.C. in 1974 and lived there until 1999 when he moved to Alberta.
He will be sadly missed by his family; son Brian Habart of Creston, B.C., daughter Emilie (Jerry) Kirtzinger of Dawson Creek, B.C., son Glen (Eloise) Habart of Creston, B.C. daughter Lorraine (Jerry) Belanger of Lacombe, Alberta, daughter Bonnie (Warren) Anderson of Victoria, B.C., sister Dorothy (Jim) Byram of Kimberley, B.C., 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren and many friends.
Clarence was predeceased by his loving wife Hilda, son Lorne, one sister and six brothers.
Funeral Services were held from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, Lacombe on Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net - marked Habart.
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 or (403) 843-3388.
LUYMES, Janna Gezina
Janna Gezina Luymes passed away on September 10, 2003 at the age of 81 years.
Janna was born on May 2, 1922 in Hardenberg, The Netherlands and was united in marriage to Herman Luymes on April 21, 1949. Together they moved to Lacombe, Alberta, Canada where they started their own dairy farm in 1960. All of the 9 Luymes children were raised in Lacombe. Mom worked very hard in the house and in her garden but always had time for friendships and humor. She was also very involved with the Ladies Aid taking an active role in recording minutes and reports. She also was later involved with Friendship. Although she couldn’t drive, she was hard to find at home.
Janna is survived by her loving family; John & Doris (Derek) Luymes, August & Harriet (Daniel & Jen, Patty, Christy, Robert & Kate, Valerie, Mike) Luymes, Jo & Bruce (Charles & Sheryl Baker, Jennifer & Todd Bonertz (Jordan & Skylar), Nicky) Baker, Pearl & John (Jonathan, Janna, Jacalin,) Den Haan, Marlene & Ron (Nathan, Heather, Erin) Ebbers, Alice & John (Curtis, Loretta, Maria) Slomp, Henry & Gwen (Steven, Kimberly, Caitlin, Geoffery, Trevor) Luymes, Andrew & Lyn (Mark, Peter, David) Luymes, Richard & Bobby (Hannah, Daynika, Atina) Luymes. She also leaves her sister Minie and other relatives in the Netherlands. Janna was predeceased by one grandson Eric Ebbers.
Funeral Services were held from the Woody Nook Christian Reformed Church, Woody Nook on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Interment took place at the Woody Nook Cemetery prior to this service at 10:00 A.M. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Christian School, 5206 - 58 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 1G9 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #101, 5208 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 5K2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net - subject Luymes.
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 or (403) 843-3388.
JOHNSTON, Wilfred Clifford
It is with sadness that the family of Wilfred Clifford Johnston announce his passing at the age of 67 on September 18, 2003 at Blackfalds, Alberta where he resided for the past 46 years.
Born on February 17, 1936 at Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Wilfred lived on a farm at D’arcy, Saskatchewan until four years of age. The Johnston family moved to the Vancouver area where Wilfred started school. Several years later they returned to Alix, Alberta where farm life was again enjoyed. Wilfred left school to begin carpentry and construction work with his father Clifford Johnson and uncle Robert L. Johnston for many years. A stint working at Fort McMurray when the Tar Sands began was brief as it did not suit him being away from home and family. Hence, a new venture began as a Finishing Cabinet Maker. Wilf had his workshop at home and fully completed many customized kitchen cabinets and renovations in homes and businesses in the area. His talent and craftsmanship was greatly admired and appreciated. Wilf’s pasttimes and passions were to travel and did so extensively. His adventures began as a very young man working on a sailing ship as “Jack of all Trades”, to visiting , driving and exploring in over 40 countries. His last trip was to Fiji which was one of his favorite places plus any island (the more remote the better) in the South Pacific. After retiring from cabinet finishing, he spent many enjoyable hours at auction sales - either buying, selling or acting as a “ring man”. Wilf loved collecting antiques and collectibles, time spent at his “farm”, nature, reading, reminiscing and teasing his granddaughters.
Wilf will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 42 years Beulah, son Darcy of Winfield, Alberta, daughter Alana (Paul) Bruce of Airdrie, Alberta and two granddaughters; Alexia Michelle and Hayley Morgan Bruce. In addition, he is survived by his mother Claire Johnston of Lacombe, Alberta and his brother Kenneth (Irene) of Buck Lake, Alberta, his sister Fern Edwards of Blackfalds, Alberta and numerous nieces and nephews.
To honor Wilfred’s wishes an immediate family burial will take place. A Celebration of Life took place at Blackfalds Community Hall, 4810 Womacks Road on Monday, September 22, 2003 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Camp Quality Sylvan Lake c/o Kid’s Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta, Suite #205, 609-14 Street, N.W, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2A1 or Children’s Wish Foundation, #320, 223-12 Avenue, S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net - subject - Johnston.
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 or (403) 843-3388.
HARDEN, Una Adam (nee Adam)
Mrs. Una Adam Harden (nee Adam) of Lacombe passed away in the Ponoka Hospital And Care Centre on September 26, 2003 at the age of 90 years.
Una was born at her parents’ farm Northeast of Cupar, Sask. on November 16, 1912. She was the third surviving child of William Hogarth Adam and Alice Isabelle Adam. Una loved animals all her life, she had her first saddle pony at four years of age. One of her favorite horses was Daisy. As a young girl she spent many hours riding the range herding cattle with her father and also had a pet cow named Cherry because of her dark red color; as well as a cat named Tiny. Mom learned needlework at an early age. When she was only four or five years old she learned Tatting which is a very difficult craft to learn. Another one of Mom’s favorite times was reading. She was able to continue reading long after she was unable to do the handwork she so loved to do. The love of music was also a very major part of Mom’s life. For many years she played the mandolin and then later, sang with several choirs. On January 12, 1938 she was married to Wilfred Cockshott. To this union four children were born. They farmed in the MacDonald Hills district north of Dysart until 1960. In September 1961, the Cockshott family moved to Galahad, AB. In October 1962, they moved to Castor, AB, and in August 1969 they moved to Lacombe. While living in these communities, she worked in Cafes, hospitals, seniors’ lodges, babysat and did lots of housework for elderly and working mothers. On November 29, 1975, Mom married Maurice Harden.
Una is survived by her husband, Maurice Harden of Lacombe, son Donald (Bea) Cockshott of Blackfalds, AB, two daughters; Rilla (Scotty) Ballantyne of Victoria, B.C., Sharon (Don) Metz of Consort, AB, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Maurice’s sons and their families were very special to her as well.
Una was predeceased by an infant son at birth in 1944, her father in 1956, mother in December 1971, sister Marion in February 1976, sister-in-law Lil Adam in December 1985, grandson Robert Ley in September 1992, sister Stella in July 1996 and her brother Bill in December 2000.
If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Funeral services will be held from St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Lacombe on Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. Cremation at Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer.
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. (403) 782-3366 or (403) 843-3388.
KOLEYAK, Patricia Robina
Patricia Robina Koleyak of Lacombe passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on January 25, 2004 at the age of 76 years after a brief illness.
She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 57 years, Joseph, two sons; Daniel (Sharon) Koleyak, grandchildren Elizabeth and Danielle, Peter (Jacquie) Koleyak, grandchildren Jaime and Joe, three daughters; Dianna Dryden, grandchildren Genevieve, Veronique and Jeannine, Peggy (Ron) Reine, grandchildren Scott and Aubrey, Teresa (Mark) Stafford, grandchildren Matthew and Michael.
Patricia was predeceased by an infant son Thomas in 1954, son-in-law Charles Dryden in 2003, her brother Vern in 1998 and sister Josephine in 1988.
Parishioners and friends met for prayers at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass was held at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #101, 5208 53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5K2 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Koleyak).
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 - 403-843-3388
HAY, Donald Warren
Donald Warren Hay passed away at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre on February 24, 2004.
Donald was born on October 15, 1930 in Rocky Mountain House. He was the second born son of Jessie and Clarence Hay. His father was employed by the CPR and in the moves the family settled in Lacombe where Don completed his high school. During these years, his Grade 12 was interrupted by his hockey career. Don played for the Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 1948-1949. He returned to Lacombe, completed his education to include Business and Horticulture. Don joined Lacombe Nurseries Ltd. in 1951 and went on to become Manager in 1974. In November 1952, he married Barbara McDonald. Don was an active part of the Lacombe community for many years and his involvement and first love was hockey and for many years he played, coached and managed in both Senior and Minor Hockey and loved his time playing with the Oldtimer Hockey Teams. Don was always involved and a real cheerleader for all the sports his family was involved in. His many years as a Nurseryman include his Presidency with the Alberta Nursery Trades Association from 1968-1972 and representation on the Canadian Nursery Trades Association. He was an active member of the Kinsmen and then the K-40s. Don even went into real estate for three years where he met the challenge of helping people with their real estate needs. Don loved cards, particularly bridge and in the later years golf was his obsession and love. Don loved life, people and all family and friends meant so much to him. Most people could contest that they had been a victim of his sense of humor over the years of knowing him. Through the past three years,with his critical illness he maintained courage and dignity far beyond the normal.
He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his loving wife Barbara, sons; Brian of Lacombe, Brad (Mary Ellen) and daughters Alexandra and Emily of Calgary, daughter Terry and son Dylan of Halifax, brother Bob (Treva) of Okotoks, sister-in-law Arlene Hay of Camrose and many nieces and nephews and all who knew him as well as a special friend Carole MacIntyre of Halifax. Don’s grandchildren were the absolute pride of their grandfather’s eye.
He was predeceased by his brother Gordon and his parents Clarence and Jessie Hay.
Funeral Services will be held from St. Andrew’s United Church 5226 - 51 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta on Tuesday March 2, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has been entrusted to Central Alberta Crematorium. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre Continuing Care, 5430 - 47 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1G8. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject Hay).
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.
EINARSON, Leslie William
Mr. Leslie William Einarson, CGA, of Lacombe, Alberta passed away peacefully on February 22, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He leaves to mourn his passing Glenda and their three children; Caralei, Cory and Craig as well as one grandson Cayden. Leslie will also be lovingly remembered by two sisters; Lorraine Brown of Lacombe and Lillian Kinghorn of Calgary and one sister-in-law Arlene Einarson of Calgary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to nephews Ronald and David Mahlberg and their families and niece Megan for all their help and love.
Leslie was predeceased by his parents and one brother Myron.
Leslie enjoyed life and all it had to offer and made numerous lasting friendships during his all-to-brief stay among us. He will be deeply missed.
A Celebration of Leslie’s life will be held from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer Unit, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2 or the Red Deer Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit, P.O. Bag 5030, Red Deer, AB T4N 6R2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net - subject heading Einarson.
Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 - 403-843-3388
PEAVOY, Joseph Lenard
1919 - 2004
Joe passed away December 9, 2004 at the Lacombe hospital after a short stay. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Elien of 57 years and one daughter Cheryl Scheie (Garry), one son Kelly(Lori) Peavoy, six grandchildren, Michael Scheie, Karrie (Ryan) Sweet, Michelle (Simon) Baffoe, Melanie (Pat) Fizgerald, Nicole (David) Wilson, Alyshia Peavoy. Six Great-grandchildren, Clayton, Hunter, Storm and Blade Sweet, Drew Fizgerald, Sydney Baffoe.
Survived by brother Gordon Peavoy, two sisters Lillian Smith, Margaret McLean, one daughter-in-law, Barbara Peavoy. Survived by two sister-in-laws, Helen Peavoy and Florence Peavoy, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Ken will be there to guide him home. Predeceased by one son Kenneth Peavoy in 1997, his parents, Mary and George Peavoy, two brothers, Harvey and Elgin, two sisters, Delida and Mabel.
At Joe’s request there will be no funeral. The grandchildren will have a closure at the Kozy Korner on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Cremation arrangements in care of Wilson’s Funeral Chapel.
If friends desire Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Society of Lacombe.
The children of Joe Peavoy will be Having a Closure at the Kozy Korner - Seniors Centre in Lacombe from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2004.
Come and say your farewells - to our father, grandfather, great-grandfather.
There will be a Private Family Service at the Rise Looking Out - Crestomere at a later date.
The immediate family will be invited up to the house for coffee and reflections. at 4:00 p.m.
VAN DER MEER, Geertje
Mrs. Geertje Van Der Meer of Lacombe passed away at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre on December 3, 2004 at the age of 96 years.
Born in Holland, she came to Canada in 1953 to Red Deer, later moving to Lacombe in 1958.
Predeceased by her husband Ruurd in 1984, son Gabe in 1969, she is survived by her loving family, three daughters; Hilda De Jonge of Red Deer, Alberta, Annie Westra and Johanna Bosker both of Holland, two sons; Jan Van Der Meer and Pete Van Der Meer both of Lacombe, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service was held at the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.
WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL Serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388.
