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Donald "Buddy" Lyons
April 21, 1928 - October 20, 2007
Donald “Buddy” Lyons passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on October 20, 2007 at the age of 79 years. Buddy will be dearly missed by his sister Norma Froelick, his cousins Jeanne Lewis and family, and George Garthwaite and family. Buddy was predeceased by his mother Mary Ann and his father Charles.
Buddy started his working life with the C.P.R and after changing careers to the horse racing industry he finally retired as an official with the Alberta Horse Racing Commission in the city of Calgary. Many thanks to the staff at the Foothills Hospital and the Rockyview General Hospital and the caregivers at Chinook Hospice for their kind attention.
At the request of Buddy, there will be no services held.
Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION AND CREMATION CENTRE, 17th Avenue and 2nd Street SW.
DESIMONE, Marie Elva (nee Bergeron)
October 3, 1924 - October 18, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Marie Desimone at the age of 83 years after a courageous year long battle with cancer.
Marie has gone to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and leaves behind her children: Brian (Jenny), Larry (Donna), Joyce (Walter), Reva, Loanne (Pierre), Lisa (Paul) and Larry (Pat) Kopra, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her siblings: Ted, Norm, Lois, Merlin, Lorna and Arlene as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Olavi Kopra in 2006.
Funeral service will be held at the Northgate Baptist Church, 13208 - 95 Street, Edmonton on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend John Neufeld officiating. Cremation to follow. Marie's final place of rest will be in Edson, AB and will take place at a later date.
Donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Dorothy Norton
October 15, 1918 - October 23, 2007
NORTON, Dorothy Mae (Nee Frith) - With much sadness, we announce that Dorothy went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2007. Born in Carnduff, Saskatchewan to Eva and Lorne Frith, she was raised on the farm during the depression years. She received her education through correspondence courses and attended Normal School in Regina. In later years, she received her B.A. and B.Ed. from the University of Calgary. She married her beloved Bill in 1942 and for the next thirty-two years, they taught together in a team-teaching arrangement. Dorothy retired in 1978 and spent time in Arizona with her husband, who predeceased her in December, 1996. Dorothy thrived on her volunteer work and her participation in Eastern Star. She will be sadly missed by her children Bill and Linda, her grandchildren Craig and Dan (Char), her great grandchild, Kayden, the McDougald Clan and her many dear friends. Thanks to Chinook Hospice for all the kindness and care. Memorial donations in Dorothy's name may be made directly to the First Baptist Church Foundation (1311 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9). Please join us for a celebration of Dorothy's life on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church (1311 4 Street SW). Arrangements entrusted to Leyden's Funeral Home, Reception and Cremation Centre.
ROWE, Clarence Pearson ("CPR" "Cook")
Aug 26, 1914 - Oct 22, 2007
Clarence, the last survivor of seven pioneer children, passed away at the Rocky View General Hospital at the ripe young age of 93. He experienced Alberta's rough-and-tough pioneer times and lived through the poverty of the Dirty Thirties, the continual boom-and-bust of the oil and gas industry and the dawn of the space age with its whizzing technological advancements. He retired in his sixties, after thirty-three years of service with Teck Cominco. With honesty, dignity and caring, he raised his family of Doug, Leta and Penny with his surviving wife of sixty-eight years, Margaret. His numerous loving relatives and friends will miss his comical antics. The family would like to thank Dr. Pandya, Dr. Anderson and their staff as well as the nursing staff at Rocky View Hospital and the management at Signal Pointe for persevering with Clarence's illnesses. Memorial donations may be made in Clarence's name directly to the charity of one's choice. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens (17 Avenue SW & Lower Springbank Road) with a reception to follow at 12:00 noon at the Royal Canadian Legion North Calgary Branch 264 (1910 Kensington Road NW). Arrangements entrusted to Leyden's Funeral Home, Reception and Cremation Centre.
ROSS, Jean
February 8, 1916 - October 22, 2007
At the age of 91 years, Jean Ross passed away peacefully at the Cedars Villa Nursing Home on October 22, 2007. She was born at home in Delia, Alberta and was raised on the family farm. Jean rode her horse to a one room school house from grade 1 through to grade 9. She and two friends lived in a shack in Delia in order to attend high school for grades 10 and 11. She lived with Granny Stevenson in Calgary for grade 12 and Normal School. Jean then taught grades 1 though 9 in a one room school house at Starland. She married and had two children -Nina and Jack. She helped build a house where she mixed the concrete by hand for the basement. Jean went back to university at age 41 to up grade her teaching certificate. She taught at several schools in and around Calgary for several years and became interested in helping brain damaged children. Jean was an avid and accomplished artist both in oil and acrylic. In 1970 she married Walter Ross and had 17 golden years with him. He unfortunately passed away in a sad drunken driver accident in 1987. Jean is survived by her daughter Nina (Ken) Hunt, her son Jack (Mary Lou) McGowan, six grandchildren, Karen, Denise, Alan, Gary, Jeff, Caroline, and seven great grandchildren, and her sister Margaret Brodylo and cousin Leila Gall. Also Several nieces and nephews, and her sister-in-law Doris Carter. She was predeceased by her parents John and Margaret Carter and her brother George Carter. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2007at 3:00 p.m. at the Kensington Legion #264 (1910 Kensington Road NW). In leiu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Leyden's Funeral Home, Reception and Cremation Centre, 304 18th Avenue SW.
