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LAMONT - Kathleen N. Lamont passed away suddenly on October 20, 1997 at the Dufferin Lodge in Nanaimo, B.C. A long time resident of Calgary, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Bob (Carol) of Edmonton; daughter Anne (Rob) of Nanaimo, B.C. and daughter Kathy of Ponoka; grandsons, Ken (Andi) of Vancouver and Pat (Barb) of Edmonton. She also leaves several relatives in White Rock, B.C. including her sisters, Margie Turner and Molly Price. Kay was predeceased by her parents, William and Blanche Mulholland and her brothers, Cecil and Wally. In celebration of her life, a Memorial Service will take place on Friday, November 14, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) with Rev. Bob Purdy of St. Stephen's Anglican Church officiating. Graveside Services will follow at Union Cemetery (2800 Spillers Road S.E.). In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Directors of Service. (11/10/1997).
LANCASTER - Lilian Lancaster, beloved wife of Alec, passed away at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Care Centre on Sunday, June 15, 1997 at the age of 80 years. She is also survived by a daughter Alice Johnston; three grandchildren, Steven, Jason, and Amber Johnston; three great-grandchildren; a brother Percy (Queenie) Simpson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lilian was predeceased by a sister Rae Marshman. A Service of Remembrance will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre), today, Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 11:00 a.m., Reverend Canon John R. Flagler officiating. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB, T2G 1A2. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage Funeral Home". (6/19/1997).
MURRAY - Dorothy Amelia (nee Strathern) passed away in Oliver, BC on December 9, 1997. Born in Calgary on April 25, 1925, Dot was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved and cherished her family. She will be sadly missed by all. Dot is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Edward "Ted" Murray; her two sons, Bradford (Bev) of Kelowna and Ross (Diane) of Calgary; and her five grandchildren, Natalie, Austin, Clark, Graham, and Garrett. She also leaves her sister Anne (Art) Sullivan of Golden, CO; and her brothers, Joe (Betty) Strathern of Calgary and George (Emily) Strathern of Winnipeg. A private Inurnment will be held at Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to The Penticton and District Hospice Society, 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3G6 (12/10/1997).
COLLINS - Mrs. C.F. Sonny Collins of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Anne Collins, passed away in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by one daughter Joanne (Bob) Crews of Calgary; one son Rob (Melanie) Collins of Calgary; five grandchildren, Justin (Angela), Jennifer, Jordan, Mackenzie, Nicholas; and one sister Nellie Miller of Barriere, B.C. He was predeceased by his wife Anne, and one brother Roy Collins. Sonny was born and raised in Medicine Hat. He joined the army in 1939 and served in England with the Calgary Highlanders. After his return, Sonny was employed by the C.P.R. Railway, retiring after twenty-six years of service. His retirement was to be short-lived as he soon found himself employed with the Royal Canadian Legion as Head Steward, a position he held for the next five years. His reputation for hard work soon spread through the community and when the Travelodge was built it was not long before General Manager Fred Amman asked Sonny to work for them, which he did for nine and a half years. During this time Sonny spent evenings teaching a Mixology/Hospitality Class at the Medicine Hat College. After he retired, Sonny managed the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club and was instrumental in the erection of their new clubhouse. Sonny's friendly, outgoing nature made him the centre of attention while working as a Director of the Alberta Golf Association. Board members respected his well-formed opinions and competitive spirit. He was always a favorite playing partner during A.G.A. gatherings and all Alberta golfers have benefited from his commitment and dedication to the sport in this province. Even with all his work and late hours Sonny was a devoted husband and father. He has made a positive impression on all who knew him. Sonny Collins will be remembered with gratitude for who he was and all he did. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at COOK SOUTHLAND FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, October 31, 1997 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:55 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, October 31, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Keith Nethery officiating. The officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 will conduct a Poppy Service for their departed comrade. Interment to follow in the Field of Honor, Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Medicine Hat Jr. Golf Program, c/o Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club, Box 232, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7E9. Arrangements in care of COOK SOUTHLAND FUNERAL CHAPEL, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta. (10/29/1997).
COUTTS - Mr. George Lester (Les) Coutts, of Calgary, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Hospital on June 22, 1997, after a brief illness, at the age of 55 years. Les was involved in the Auto industry in Calgary since 1980, with Heninger Toyota, Courtesy Chrysler, Carstairs Ford, Crowfoot Ford, Calgary Motor Products, and most recently Maclin Ford until his passing. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 264. George will be lovingly remembered by his longtime companion Sylvia Anderson; his children, Jennifer and Jason; he will also be remembered by Sylvia's mother, Lena Walker. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, in 1951. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. E. Hugh Christmas of the Anglican Church of Canada officiating. Graveside Services will follow in the "Field of Honor" at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2. In living memory of George Coutts, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Chapel of the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. (6/25/1997).
COX - Kelman Ramsay "Kelly" Cox passed away at home on June 20, 1997 at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his loving wife Willa; three children, Donna Cox, James Cox and his wife Lucy and their two children, Lurian and David and Shelagh Cox; a brother James (Agnes) Cox, of Winnipeg; a sister Noreen Potter and her children, Karen, Bruce, and Carole-Anne and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Cox, a brother William Cox and brother-in-law, Gerald Potter. Kelly was born in Winnipeg, on July 30, 1929. He served in the RCAF from 1950 to 1957. Kelly moved with his family in 1966 from Winnipeg to Calgary, where he resided until he passed away. He will be fondly remembered for his wit, warmth, and the ease with which he related to people. Funeral Services will be held at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, 1708 - 16 Avenue N.W. (across from North Hill Shopping Centre), on Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sharon Barlow of the Crowchild Centre for Positive Living officiating. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Calgary Crematorium Chapel".
BURGESS - Alfreda Doris Burgess passed away following a brief illness at Foothills Hospital on December 7, 1997 at the age of 85 years. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Sally Burgess of Oliver, BC; a daughter and son-in-law, Darleen and Ron King of Calgary; a son-in-law Dan Lucey of Calgary; eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; as well as two brothers and three sisters. Born February 23, 1912near Cardston, Alberta, Doris was one of nine children who spent her younger years in Cardston. She moved to Calgary with her family some ten years prior to the death of her husband Dick in 1964. She was also predeceased by two daughters, Joy Burgess and Carol Lucey. Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bow Valley Chapel, 2526 - 24 Avenue N.W. on Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 1:00 p.m., Bishop Brook Melchin officiating. Interment to follow in Queen's Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, "Heritage Funeral Home". (12/10/1997).
SHIBLEY - Eva Martha Shibley of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Father Lacombe Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at the age of 83 years. Eva is survived by her nieces, Cathy (Norman) Howarth of Calgary, Eva (Wayne) Donovan of Sydney, NS, and Marilyn (Brian) Cotterell; as well as her brother-in-law Norman Gilliham of Calgary. She is predeceased by her sisters, Rose and Jenny, and her brother Tommy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Father Lacombe Nursing Home (332 - 146 Avenue S.E.) on Friday, October 10, 1997 at 11:15 a.m. Arrangements in care of McINNIS &HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. (10/9/1997).
