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COE, Thomas
Mr. Thomas Roland Coe of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer, on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the age of 76 years. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by: Eventide Funeral Chapels, 347-2222
McCOLL
Mrs. Eva Myrtle McColl of Innisfail passed away Monday, June 2, 2003 at the age of 78 years. Eva was born January 31, 1925 at Innisfail, Alberta to Russell and Myrtle Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Wilma (Emil) Michalsky and one son, Len McColl; grandchildren, Stephen (Laura), Blaine (Marie), Coln (Crystal) and Harry (Sherry); and three great grandchildren, Coln, Jessica and Isaac. Eva was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) McColl in 1993; parents, Russell and Myrtle Smith; two brothers, Stan and Harold Smith; and two grandchildren, Michael and Aaron in infancy. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4200 49 Avenue, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2003. Funeral Service for the late Eva McColl will be held Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from the Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4200 49 Avenue, Innisfail with Reverend Margaret Lange officiating and interment at the Innisfail Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Rosefield Centre CI Unit, Innisfail HealthCare Centre, Innisfail. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Metcalf Funeral Chapel, 4200 49 Avenue, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone 227-3123.
NELSON, Margaret
Margaret Veronica Nelson of Red Deer, Alberta, born in Monitor, Alberta on October 10, 1913, passed away at the Dr. Richard Parson's Auxiliary Hospital on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the age of 89 years. Margaret is survived by her sister, Martha Gathercole of Airdrie, Alberta. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and her good friends, Fred and Nora Dobing of Edmonton. Funeral Services will be held in the chapel of the Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67TH Street, Red Deer, on Monday, June 9, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. conducted by the Reverend Bob Wilson. Interment will follow at a later date in Consort, Alberta. Donations may be made to the Dr. Richard Parson's Auxiliary Hospital. E-mail condolences may be sent to condolences@reddeerfuneralhome.com and will be forwarded directly to the family. Funeral arrangements in care of the Red Deer Funeral Home & Crematorium. Telephone (403) 347-3319.
SMITH, Edna
Mrs. Edna Smith of Red Deer, beloved wife of the late Pat Smith, passed away at Red Deer Regional Hospital on June 2, 2003 at the age of 83 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Parkland Funeral Home. Sympathies may be forwarded to the family at www.parklandfuneralhome.com In living memory of the late Mrs. Edna Smith a tree will be planted in the Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium Memorial Tree Park.
ALEXANDER, Connie
Connie Alexander past away Friday, August 1, 2003 in Stettler, Alberta at the age 67 years. She is survived by special friend Clarence Brittain of Stettler; daughter Yolanda (Matt) Richards, and their children Locke, Elyse, Gina, and Connor of Red Deer; son Darcy (Margaret) Alexander, and their children Cassandra and Maria or Airdrie; son Myles Alexander of Stettler; son Ian (Christine) Alexander, and their children Madison and Jackson of Red Deer and daughter Audrey (Graham) Hoffman, and their children Tegan and Colton of Canmore. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 4, 2003 in The Christ King Catholic Church, Stettler, Alberta with Rev. Father Nestoe Watin officiating Memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, The Alberta Cancer Foundation - Research Department or the Alberta Children's Hospital c/o Stettler Funeral Home. For further information contact Stettler Funeral Home Ltd, 1-877-844-3422, Box 1780, Stettler, AB.
COOKE
The family of Harry Mc Dermott Cooke sadly announce his peaceful passing at his home in Innisfail on July 30, 2003. Harry was born on January 9, 1934 in Innisfail. He was raised on the farm and at the age of seventeen he enlisted into the R.C.A.F. and faithfully served his country for 25 years. During this time he met and married his loving wife, Muriel Doreen Fidler in 1954. After retiring from the armed forces he became a guard at the Bowden Penitentiary where he fully retired at the age of 55. Harry was a past president and remained an active life member of the Innisfail Legion Branch #104. He drove the handy bus and one of his special times was driving the seniors around to see the Christmas lights. His life long passion was golfing and he played the game to the end. Harry was an active swimmer, bowler and was always ready for a game, especially cards. Between golfing he loved to fish and travel. Family and friends were very important and his loyalty towards each was unprecedented. He thought nothing of jumping in his vehicle to go see his friends all across Canada. He will be sadly missed by all. Harry was predeceased by his wife Muriel and son Robert, his father Perry and his mother Ethel. He is survived by son John (Norma), daughter Patty (Jeff), brother Allan (Sue), sisters Norma (Ivor) Levesconte and Margie Cooke, daughter-in-law Kathy, grandsons Brian and Sean, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Innisfail Legion #104 with Reverend John Coe officiating. Interment at the Innisfail Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta #101, 5208-53 Ave. Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5K2 or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation #101 4826-47 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1R5. As a memorial tribute to Harry Cooke a tree will be planted in the Tree Memorial Park (Innisfail) by Innisfail Funeral Home & Crematorium, 4415 49th Street, Innisfail. Telephone 227-0006.
HALL
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer on Friday, August 1, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Elizabeth was born near Vegreville, Alberta on September 9, 1917 and lived in Alberta her entire life. Elizabeth's main interests in life were her home and her family. She was an energetic and feisty little woman who will be greatly missed by her loved ones. Elizabeth leaves to mourn her loss, her children, Harriet (Frank) Mitchell of Spruceview, Alberta, Ron (Leanne) Hall of Red Deer and Elaine (Harry) Hall of Sylvan Lake; her five grandchildren, Greg Symes (Dana), Theresa Hall, Susan Hall (Alan), Melanie Hall and Debbie Symes (Keith), five great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Edwin in March of 1992, two brothers, three sisters, a grandson and a granddaughter. A celebration of Elizabeth's life will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Fran Hare officiating. Interment will follow at Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Elizabeth's memory may be made directly to Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 101, 5208 - 53rd Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the R.D.R.H.C. Personnel, the Home Care Nurses and Dr. M. Thain for their care and kindness throughout the past years. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 45th Street, Red Deer Phone 347-2222
HANNAH, Mary Margaret
Mrs. Mary Hannah of Rocky Mountain House passed away peacefully at the Valley Park Manor on July 31, 2003 at the age of 86. She will be missed by her adult children: Sharon Mathew and her husband Frank, Betty Hackman and her husband Peter, Don Hannah and his wife Sharon; and by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Rose Ewing and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was predeceased by her husband Ron and their daughter Patricia. For all the lucky kids that knew her as their grandma, they will surely miss her kind words and generous way. For all the fortunate people that knew her as a friend, they will miss her companionship and loyalty. Of course, Mary's last car ride will be in a Cadillac. The Funeral Service for the late Mrs. Mary Hannah will be held from the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Sylvan Lake on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Bob Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer at 2:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
HILLMAN, Jesse
Mrs. Jessie C. Hilman, beloved wife of Mr. Art Hilman of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at the age of 87 years. Jessie came to Canada as a child at eight years of age from Edinburgh, Scotland along with her mother and father, and two brothers, Tom and Dick Cameron. They first settled in Central Butte, Saskatchewan in 1924. She spent her youth attending to the Family Bakery and then going to Normal School to become a teacher. Jessie moved to Sylvan Lake, Alberta with her family in 1938. She met and married Art Hilman in 1943. Their son, Don was born in Nordegg, Alberta and the Hilman Family established themselves in Red Deer in 1953. Jessie worked joyously at Teaching and School Administration until her retirement in 1974. Her sixty years of marriage to Art was recognized by congratulatory messages from around the world. Jessie will be missed by all she touched during her gracious years on this earth. Jessie leaves to mourn her loss, her loving husband, Art, her son, Donald of Victoria, British Columbia and two grandchildren, Laura and Jeff, also of Victoria, British Columbia. A Celebration of Jessie's Life will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with The Reverend Fran Hare officiating. Interment will follow at Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Jessie's Honor may be made directly to the Charity of the Donor's choice. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 45th Street, Red Deer Phone 347-2222
