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DUFFY, Linda
1953 - 2016
Mrs. Linda Duffy (nee Dolan), beloved wife of Mr. Paul Duffy of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Linda was born on July 20, 1953 at Fernie, British Columbia. She graduated from Fernie Secondary School, and worked at several jobs in Cranbrook and Fernie before moving to Red Deer. For many years, she worked at the Michener Centre. In 1996, she married Paul Duffy and they remained happily together until her passing. Linda loved to do crafts such as crocheting, and she also enjoyed word puzzles. She was always interested in her many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Linda will be very deeply and sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Linda will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Paul Joseph Duffy and her sisters, Evelyn Dolan of Eston, Saskatchewan, Joyce Dundas of Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Margaret Dolan of Nelson, British Columbia. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Gladys Dolan; sisters, Doreen Kupka and Anna Anderson; a niece, Beth Kupka; and a brother-in-law, Carl Anderson. A Memorial Service will be held at Fernie, British Columbia at a later date. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. Arrangements in care of PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
RUTHERFORD
Helen Louise Rutherford of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on March 9, 2016, surrounded by love. Louise was 72 years young. She was born in Castor, Alberta on June 21, 1943 to Omer and Grace Remillard. As she said herself, she has been first of the siblings to do most things, including the great journey. She is survived by her sons, Matt and Jeff (Lori); life-long friend, John; her sisters, Annette (Bill) and Marie; her brothers, Dennis (Ghislaine) and Andrew (Janet); and numerous much loved nieces, nephews and steadfast friends. Louise lived a life rich with experiences, and served as a post mistress, realtor, entrepreneur, and esthetician during her diverse professional career. She had a deep love of her family and her friends. She also spent many years producing Community Theater in Red Deer, spending many a happy evening at the Black Knight Inn supporting the Main Stage. She travelled as much as she could, and some of the happiest times in our lives were having her with us, vacationing together. Mother was always a positive force in our lives, and would happily "image" what she wanted to happen…and, as luck would have it, when she was with you, all the traffic lights would turn green, the slot machine would pay out, or the perfect parking spot would manifest itself right in front of the store.
Matt, Jeff and Lori would like to give special thanks to "The Team" of Annette, Marie, Wendy and Kathleen, who worked so hard over the last eight weeks to care for Louise so she could stay at home as long as possible. Your kindness, love and support will be forever remembered.
An open house and Celebration of Life for Louise will be held in Red Deer on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Black Knight Inn, Main Stage Room. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.
MCCUTCHEON, Maureen Grace
Feb. 3, 1999 - March 7, 2016
Maureen McCutcheon (Rynk-Do), of Prentiss, Alta. passed away suddenly on March 7, 2016 at the age of 17 years. Maureen is lovingly remembered by her parents Ken and Susan McCutcheon, siblings Lyndee (Chad), Larissa and Kyle McCutcheon. Her nephew Jackson McCutcheon, grandparents Harry and Donna Ferguson and Norm and Pat McCutcheon. As well as her auntie Katherine Ferguson and uncle Bill McCutcheon. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at this time; with a public Celebration of Maureen's short and beautiful Life, to be announced by her family at a future date. Condolences, pictures and memories can be shared with her family, at the following e-mail address: mccutcheon.prentiss@gmail.com
Those wishing to make a donation in Maureen's memory, may do so to The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation at College Plaza, 8215, 112 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8.
KENNEDY, Sandy
Apr. 21, 1960 - Mar. 7, 2016
Sandy Kennedy passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice on Monday, March 7, 2016 with loved ones by her side. She is survived by her two sons; Tyler and Brandon Kennedy, mother, Lily Wilkie, aunt and uncle; Ester and Gary Jason, as well as many other loved family members. Sandy spent the last few years living life to the fullest possible and making many great memories with friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Sandy's honour may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 101-6751 52 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4K8.
Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
BRIDGE, Robert Stanley (Stan)
Dec. 4, 1930 - May 19, 2016
Robert Stanley (Stan) Bridge passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital's Palliative Care Unit on May 19, 2016. Stan was born December 4, 1930 and was raised on a farm in the Talbot district north of Coronation. Stan leaves to mourn his loss his wife of 64 years Jean (McLarty) Bridge; six children: Bruce, Deborah Elliott (Leslie), Lyle (Julia), Linda, Jacqueline and Tammie Winder (Ron); nine grandchildren: Sherri Leong (Danny), Steven Elliott (Treena), Josh Bridge, Nathan Bridge (Lindsey), Kaitlyn Bridge, Darren Stevens, Cheryl Mason, Gregory Winder (Shannelle) and Jared Winder; four great grandchildren: Alexis and Katie Leong, Wilder Bridge an Ray Deven Elliott; two sisters Elizabeth (Bubbles) Bullick (Bill) and Norma Robinson; brother Tom Robinson (Lynn); an uncle Elmer; sister-in-law Janet Bay; brothers-in-law Gordon McLarty (Shirley) and Errol McLarty (Kaye) as well as many cousins and their families. Stan had a varied career and enjoyed every phase, especially being a father and grandfather. Besides farming, he spent many years in the oil patch on the rigs, progressing from a rough neck to tool pusher in a few short years before entering the field of public works in the towns of Coronation and Sylvan Lake. The seventeen years he spent as superintendent of public works in Sylvan Lake were no doubt the most challenging and most rewarding years of his career. Stan was a lifetime member of the Lion's Club and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. He also enjoyed curling, square dancing, a friendly game of 500, golfing and in his younger years playing hockey and baseball. He also rode race horses for a neighbour for a few years. He enjoyed travelling and camping, singing and most of all visiting with friends, his own family and extended family. A memorial service will be held at the Sylvan Lake Presbyterian Church, 5020, 48 St, Sylvan Lake, AB on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Sylvan Lake Bethany Care Centre. Cremation entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB.
SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151.
SPROULE, Kenneth (Ken)
On May 18, 2016, Ken Sproule, of Red Deer, Alberta passed quietly and peacefully at the age of 83 with his loving wife, Maria, by his side. Ken will be deeply missed by his family: wife of 58 years, Maria; son Greg Sproule; daughters, Lorinda Belzberg and Pam Jacoby; sons-in-law, Allan Belzberg and Michael Jacoby; daughter-in-law Gwen Sproule; grandchildren, Micah, Adam, Matthew, Lauren, Josh, Ben and Fraser; sister Norma Kee; sisters-in-law, Grace Pedersen, Agnes Pedersen, Vip Helstrom, Jo McLeod, Edith Pedersen, and brothers-in-law, Chris Pedersen, Keith Ziegler, Gerry Kee. Ken is survived by his aunts, Ruth Ramsey, Luella Ramsey and Nora Albers. Also left to mourn is a large extended family and many treasured friends. Ken was born in Camrose, Alberta in 1932, raised in Red Deer, graduated from Red Deer Composite High School and graduated from the University of Alberta with his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1957. He was dedicated to his love of family, friends, local business and service to his beloved community. Ken was president/owner of Sproule's Mountview IDA Drugs for over 40 years, active in business and community service leadership throughout the years including: Director of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, President of the Red Deer Rotary Club and Kinsmen/K-40 Clubs, Associate Director of the Calgary Stampeders Football Club and Director of the Westerner Exposition. He was the 1990 recipient of the Bowl of Hygea Award, a national award for Outstanding Community Service in Pharmacy. He was inducted into the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Hall of Fame in 2010. Ken served on the Board of Directors for several organizations including Northwest Drug Company for 23 years, the Red Deer Regional Hospital for 7 years, and the Westerner Exposition for 6 years. Ken was a committed and long-standing member of the Red Deer Economic Development Board, the Red Deer Rotary Club, the Red Deer Shrine Club, Gaetz Memorial United Church and, for over 50 years, his beloved Red Deer Golf & Country Club. The Sproule/Belzberg/Jacoby family would like to extend their gratitude to the nursing staff at Michener Extendicare who cared for Ken over the past 2 years and to Dr. Ray Hulyk for his compassion and care over many years. Special thanks and gratitude to Reverend Jeff Rock. A Memorial Service will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to The Alzheimer's Society of Canada (www.alzheimer.ca) or a local Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
LONG, Kenneth Lawrence
Jan. 24, 1921- May 18, 2016
Ken was born and raised in the Blackfalds area where he attended school until grade 11 before transferring to Edmonton for his final year. He then returned to help his brother on the farm until he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1941. After receiving his training as a pilot in Regina, he was transferred overseas to England. Ken completed 35 bombing operations as a pilot flying a Halifax bomber. In 1944 Ken was awarded with the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) for meritorious service. After being discharged from the RCAF in 1945, he returned home where he met Marie McMillan at a dance at the Lakeside Hall. Ken and Marie were married in 1947 and farmed 2 miles south of Lacombe where they raised their six children: Connie (Luke) Stienstra, Dianne (George) Langrock, Jim (Vickie) Long, Gail (Darryl) Andrew, Sereta (Don) Brown, and Noreen (Ron) Selvais, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty four great grandchildren. In 1978, Ken and Marie moved to Oliver in the Okanagan Valley in B.C., but Lacombe was also home and they returned in 1989 and have resided there since. Those who knew Ken were soon challenged by his luck and expertise in cribbage, bourré, schmier, and poker. He was a wonderful husband, father, and granddad, and a good friend to all who knew him. Ken was predeceased by Marie in October 2015, his parents, Thomas and Katherine, ten sisters, and three brothers. At Ken’s request there will be no funeral service. A gathering of friends and relatives will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Banquet Room at Best Western Hotel in Lacombe on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ken’s honor may be made to The Veteran’s Voice of Canada (94 Wildrose Drive, Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 2L8), an organization he was heavily involved in. Cremation entrusted to Wilson’s Funeral Chapel.
BOYD, James Russell
May 22, 1935 - May 17, 2016
Jim Boyd of Bashaw passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Red Deer Hospice at the age of 80 years. Jim is lovingly remembered by his family, son, Mark; daughter, Debbie (Todd); four grandchildren, Wendy (Graham) Arnett, Tracy (Kris) McArthur, Sabrina Maki and Bryce Maki; four great grandchildren, Hunter, Gavin, Izzy and Jia McArthur; as well as special friend, Irene Grant. Jim is predeceased by Elsie Broom who was his aunt and caregiver while he was growing up. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held at the Bashaw Agricultural Society, 4750 - 45 Avenue, Bashaw, AB on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6.
AKERSTROM, Jada
Jada Lee Akerstrom of Red Deer passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the age of 31 years. She will be missed dearly by her parents; Bridgette Lee Jones and Casey Coley, as well as Clint and Cindy Akerstrom and their children Colton and Chantelle; her grandparents Wes and Jeanette Jones, and Fred and Rita Akerstrom. She will also be dearly missed by Helen her caregiver; many uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 25th at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508 - 48a Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Rett Syndrome Society of Alberta, P.O. Box 3165, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8H 2T2.
Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.
BAILEY, Thomas Charles
1935-2016
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Thomas (Tom) Charles Bailey. Thomas Charles Bailey passed away May 16, 2016 at Red Deer Hospital at the age of 80. Tom was born September 8, 1935 in Innisfail AB to Clarence and Vera Bailey of Bowden. Tom leaves his wife of 55 years Deanna (Dahl); two sons, Neil (Joanne) Bailey of Toronto, Ont., Carl Bailey of Richmond, BC.; two daughters, Susan (Casey) Bruinooge of Bowden, AB, and Karen (Lorne) Beuker of Innisfail, AB.; five grandchildren, Samantha (Landon) Freschette of Bowden, AB, Kyle Bryant of Red Deer, AB, Misty Bruinooge of Bowden, AB, Shayne Bryant of Innisfail, AB and Celeste Bailey of Toronto, Ont.; Tom's sister Esther (Ed) Stremecki of Edmonton, AB and brother Bill (Ang) Bailey of Sundre, AB.; his nieces and nephews, Brian Stremecki and family of Comox, BC, Brenda and Jim Martineau and family of Cold Lake, AB, Jeff and Andrea Bailey and family of Saskatoon, SK, and Kim and Curtis Clemens and family of Airdrie, AB. Also left to mourn is a large extended family and many friends. Celebration of Tom's Life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch, Innisfail, AB on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
