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ARMSTRONG
ARMSTRONG - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elaine Marie Armstrong on November 25, 2007. She is survived by her sons: Doug, Chuck, Ken, daughter Verna, seven grandchildren: Erin, Brad, Janna, Blake, Parker, Mark and Michelle two Great-grandchildren: Sophia and Annabelle. Treasured forever in our memory and sadly missed. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson's Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 10:00 A.M Interment will follow in the Lacombe Fairview Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #101 5208-53 Ave., Red Deer, AB T4N 5K2. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving central Alberta with locations in Lacombe & Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388
KEOHANE, Cornelius
KEOHANE - Cornelius J. "Con" Keohane passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones at the Red Deer Nursing Home on November 14, 2007. Con was born on August 1, 1919 in County Cork, Ireland. In 1924, he immigrated to Canada with his parents and two sisters and gained a love of the prairies, growing up on a farm near Virden, Manitoba. He also learned that he didn't want to be a farmer and decided to join the RCMP. That choice turned out to be a perfect fit for his personality and abilities. His early assignments included guarding The Citadel in Quebec City during a WWII meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill. In 1943 he was posted to Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, where he met Maxine Stockdale. They were married on May 15, 1946. Con was next stationed in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, where he and Maxine welcomed the birth of their daughter, Pat, in 1950. Their next stop was a brief one in Maidstone, Saskatchewan and in 1955, they moved to Unity, Saskatchewan, where Maxine was delighted to finally have running water at the detachment house. Everywhere they went, Con and Maxine were well-liked and respected and were gifted with many wonderful, lifelong friends. In 1960, Con was transferred to Whitehorse, Yukon where he, Maxine and Pat were thrilled to welcome Mike into the family in 1961. Con quickly rose through the ranks from Corporal to Sergeant and eventually to Staff Sergeant when he was transferred to G Division headquarters in Ottawa in 1962. Con and Maxine found that they were not meant to be "city folks" and in 1964, after 25 years of service, Con took his pension and the family returned to Unity, Saskatchewan. Con's second career was as a businessman handling insurance and tax preparation, first in a partnership and later out of his own office. In 1978, he sold the business and went to work at the Hepting Law Office until his retirement in 1984. However, the term "retirement" is not entirely accurate as Con remained active in the community, serving on various boards and eventually serving as mayor from 1985 to 1991. Con often lamented that, with all the things he and the council accomplished, he is best remembered for getting rid of the parking meters on Main Street! In March of 1992, Maxine, Con's beloved wife of 46 years, passed away. Con missed her terribly and eventually decided to try for a fresh start in Camrose, Alberta. Con didn't spend long in Camrose but during that time, became better acquainted with Madonna Kearns, who often stopped in Camrose on the way to visit her son and his family in Morinville. They started to talk about getting married but wanted first to be sure that their children approved! Pat, Mike, Gary and families were, of course, delighted that Con and Madonna would no longer be lonely after losing their first spouses. Con and Madonna were married in the presence of their families on October 7, 1995. They decided to move to Red Deer, where they would be within reasonable traveling distance of their children and grandchildren. Not long after his 80th birthday in 1999, Con's mind started to fade, which was a great frustration for him as he was a highly intelligent man and always prided himself on his good memory. As Con's dementia worsened, Madonna lovingly took on the role of caregiver. In November 2006, it became clear that Con needed care beyond what could be provided in his home and he moved into the Red Deer Nursing Home. Madonna visited him almost daily and up until very recently still took him out to church, back to their apartment and to visit his friends for coffee at The Mall. Friends and family were very sad to see his decline but, mercifully, Con still recognized his loved ones until a few days before his death. Con will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Madonna, his daughter Pat (Bill) Pope, his son Mike (Joyce) Keohane, his stepson, Gary (Ardis) Kearns, his grandchildren/step-grandchildren, Shannon (Warren) Whitmore, Sean Pope, Laura Pope, Heather Keohane, Erin Fulton, Paige Fulton, Kallyn Kearns and Keenan Kearns, his brother-in-law Bill (June) Stockdale and his nieces and nephew, Kathy, Barb and John and their families. He will also be missed by the staff at the Red Deer Nursing Home where he had become a favorite of the nurses who said he was "always a real gentleman". Needless to say, he will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many lifelong friends, especially those in Unity and Red Deer. A prayer service was held for Con at the Eventide Funeral Home in Red Deer on November 17, 2007, with Father Paul Kavanagh presiding. A funeral mass was held in Unity, Saskatchewan on November 19, 2007, with Farther Gerard Cooper presiding. Con was buried next to Maxine in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Unity Saskatchewan. Honour guards were provided by the RCMP Vets Association. Honourary pallbearers were his very special Unity friends, Hal and Betty Hepting, Gladys Kelly, Roy and Marie Greenwald, Iris Merk and John Coid. Active pallbearers were Brent Hepting, Ivan Wright, Patrick Kelly, Doyle Kelly, Greg Greenwald and Harold Greenwald. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Alzheimer's Society or the RCMP Veterans’ Association. Arrangements were handled jointly by the Eventide Funeral Chapels in Red Deer and Glassford’s Funeral Home in Unity.
WALDO
WALDO - 1914 - 2007 - Mrs. Hilda Serine Waldo of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the age of 93 years. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
WALKER, Annie
WALKER Annie Mary - December 3, 1933 - November 18, 2007 - Annie Mary passed away peacefully November 18, 2007. She is survived by her husband Stan (Buster) Walker, daughters Rose Fidler and Carolyn (Colin) Smith, sons Alfred (Donna) Rode and Raymond Rode (Deena Herron), stepdaughters Janeice (Al) Salvail and Wendy (Len) Stankievich, stepsons George (Rhoda) Walker and Ralph (Rosanne) Walker and nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, her sister Rosie Schneider and brother Paul Schafer. She was predeceased by an infant son, her parents and a stepdaughter. Services will be held November 23, at 1:00 pm at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 67A St. Red Deer. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Red Deer Hospice.
GALBRAITH, Clarretta
GALBRAITH - Clarretta "Tom" Galbraith, 101, died quietly, and with her customary grace and dignity, at Harmony Homes in Red Deer on Friday, November 23. The youngest of three sisters, Clarretta was born in Lion's Head, ON, on May 2, 1906, and raised in Regina and Edmonton. She graduated from the Royal Alexandra Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1929, working first as a public health nurse with the Traveling Clinic in Northern Alberta and later at the Olds Agricultural College. She moved to the Red Deer Health Unit in 1933 before winning a scholarship to the University of Toronto where she received a Diploma in Public Health in 1935. Returning to the Red Deer Health Unit, she married Philip Galbraith, the Publisher of the Red Deer Advocate, in 1936 and lived the rest of her wonderfully full and happy life in Red Deer. She and Philip were two peas in a pod, blessed with a wide circle of friends in Canada and overseas. They entertained with panache and traveled widely to Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East. On her travels she wrote a column for the Advocate, as did her husband, who was amused that she got more fan mail than he did. She continued to travel after his death in 1970. Known for her charm, taste and warmth, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a gracious hostess and a keen observer with a great sense of humour. For six decades she welcomed a constant stream of visitors and family to her home. She is survived by her daughter Mary Laughren (Grant) of Calgary and son Michael Galbraith (María Inés) of Singapore; and grandchildren Jessica Laughren (François Tremblay) of Sugarland, TX, Olivia Laughren of Edmonton, Veronica Galbraith of Hong Kong, and Andrew Galbraith of Shanghai. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, at the Eventide Funeral Chapel in Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 – 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
TITELEY, Ethel
TITELEY - Ethel Titeley was born January 24th, 1920 and died peacefully in the Red Deer Hospital, November 23rd, 2007 from complications arising from a stroke. The past three weeks Ethel has been in the compassionate care of the Unit 22 Nurses, along with the dedicated care of Dr. Nogareda and Dr. Jeff Mulder. These Medical People tried their best, but Ethel was just to fragile to survive and she succumbed. Ethel's spirit is now set free to join her husband George, son Bill, and daughter Mary Jane. Dr. George died March 17th, 2001 at the age of 77. Ethel and George had been married 50 years. Ethel and George were predeceased by Bill and Mary Jane. Dr. Bill died 1986 and Mary Jane Regnault (married name Regnault) died 1984. Ethel leaves to mourn her brother Harry and sister-in-law Helen along with several nieces. Also her friends Gordon and Pat, and many friends in the Club Sierra at Aspen. In respect of Ethel's wishes, there will not be a funeral but a family grave side service at the Red Deer Cemetery. Good bye Ethel. God Bless.
PETRIE
PETRIE - 1915 - 2007 - Mr. David John Petrie, beloved husband of Mrs. Viola Petrie of Red Deer, passed away peacefully at the Valley Park Manor Nursing Home, Red Deer on Sunday, November 18, 2007, at the age of 92 years. David was born on November 6, 1915 at Pennant, Saskatchewan. He lived in Lloydminister for 46 years before moving to Red Deer in 1996. David worked in the oil patch in Lloydminster and as farmer and mechanic in Pennant. He was an avid curler who had a love for all sports and animals. David is survived by his loving wife, Viola Petrie, two sons, David Terry (Jo-Ann) Petrie of Orem, Utah, Rodney Petrie of Red Deer, two daughters, Patricia (Ross) Arnfinson of Red Deer, Vivian (Doug) Tobler of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, father, a sister and a grandson. A Funeral Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Cremation entrusted to Central Alberta Crematorium. Memorial donations in David's honour may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta & N.W.T. 101, 5208-53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. Service and Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
HILMAN
HILMAN - 1916- 2007 - Mr. Art Hilman passed away with his loving family at his side, at the Valley Park Manor Nursing Home, Red Deer on Monday, November 19, 2007, at the age of 90 years. Art was a well known and respected individual in the Red Deer and Sylvan Lake communities. He worked for the City of Red Deer in the Electric Light and Power Department for over twenty years. He continued working by farming, an activity he continued until recently. Art developed Parkinson's in his later years needing live in care, provided in a loving manner by his niece Janet. He is survived by a son, Don (Lorraine), two grandchildren, Laura, Jeffrey all of Victoria, British Columbia, a younger sister, Helen of Sylvan Lake, an older brother, Ray of Goldendale, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. Art was predeceased by his wife of 60 years in 2003, Jessie. Relatives and friends are invited to come pay their respects at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Alto-Reste Cemetery. Memorial donations in Art's honour may be made directly to the Parkinson's Society of Alberta, Room 3Y18, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0L4. Service and Interment Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 – 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.
