Death Notice (12/13/00)
NIXON - Sybil Nancy, born in South Africa on July 7th, 1911, answered God's call on December 10th, 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sybil is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Ted and their legacy - four children - Jenifer (Derek) Purchase, Graham (Moira), Alan (Cathy) and Gillian (Alex) Bird; ten grandchildren Jim, Kim (Susan), Sheelagh (Sean), Andrew, Lesley, Wendy, Angela, Kirby, Michael and Meredith, and four great-grandchildren Lauren, Drew, Megan and Matthew. She is also survived by her brother Sedley; sister-in-law Joan, and several nieces and nephews in Canada, South Africa and U.S.A. Sybil spent the last six months in her home, surrounded by her family and friends and, for all, she set an inspiring example of strength, dignity, peace and faith! Her days at home were eased by the help from the Community Health Service. During the last week, in the Palliative Care Ward at Lions Gate Hospital, an incredible group of health professionals and volunteers eased her final journey. In appreciation of these special care-givers, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Palliative Care Ward, c/o Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. A celebration of Sybil's life will be held on Friday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. in Capilano United Church, 2260 Philip at 22nd Avenue, North Vancouver.
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Death Notice (12/13/00)
SENICK - John passed away peacefully on December 11, 2000, at the age of 81 years. John will be fondly remembered by his loving family. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2000 at 12 Noon in First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 602 Kingsway, Vancouver (1 block west of Fraser). In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's memory to the B.C. Cancer Society. FIRST MEMORIAL 876-5585
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Death Notice (12/13/00)
SHEEHAN - Michael Gerard passed away December 12th, 2000, in hospital age, 89 years. Survived by his wife Yolande, his daughter Nadine Pelland (Raymond), his son Daniel (Donalda), grandchildren Renee, Nicole, and Michael, also his sister, Maureen Roberts. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15th at 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish Church, 48th and Nanaimo, celebrant Fr. D. Neumann. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. KEARNEY FUNERAL HOME 736-0268
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Death Notice (12/13/00)
STEPHENS - Violet passed away peacefully December 10th, 2000 in her 89th year. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Charlie, son Norman (Pat), daughter Evelyn (Roger), sister Edith, 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary Branch 140, Sechelt Legion. Cremation. Memorial Service Sechelt Legion, 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 15th. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation Society, Sunshine Coast, Box 1761, Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A0 would be greatly appreciated.
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Death Notice (12/13/00)
SUPEENE - Christopher Augustine (Papa), born January 28th, 1920, passed away December 7th, 2000. Predeceased by his wife Rose on May 8th, 1999. Survived by 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the caring staff at Langley Extended Care Hospital. As per Papa's wishes a private gathering of his children will take place.
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Death Notice (06/21/00)
GILLIES - Frances Elizabeth, of Burnaby, B.C., age 84. Born Oakshela, Saskatchewan on September 29th, 1915, passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster June 16th, 2000, after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her husband John and son Bob. Survived by 2 sons, Jack of Vancouver and Rick of Squamish, 3 sisters Rose Kardash, Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Sister Magdalene Lichacz, Lethbridge, Alberta, Marie Arklie, Calgary, Alberta, 1 brother Dominick Lichacz of Prince George, B.C. and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, June 21st at 7 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 6610 Balmoral St., Burnaby where Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 22nd at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. COLUMBIA-BOWELL 521-4881
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Death Notice (06/21/00)
TOLMIE - J. Ross, B.A., B.A. and B.C.L. (Oxon), LL.D., Q.C.- born 24 August 1908, died Saturday, 17 June 2000 at UBC Purdy Pavilion, after a lengthy illness. Through his illness he was supported and comforted by his wife, Helene, and by his children and their spouses: Anne (Connla Wood), John (Judy), Ken (Patsy), Phil (Flo), Dan and Lulu (John Leathley). He will be fondly remembered by his twelve grandchildren: Jeanne (Chris Pilling), Sara (Nathan Webb), Emily, Nicole, Fraser, Derek (Lisa), Natalie, Carroll, Lizanne, Peter Leathley, Steven Leathley, Ross Leathley, and by three great-grandchildren: Lucy Pilling, Katelyn Webb, and Megan Tolmie. Ross was born in Hartney, Manitoba, the eldest son of Dr. J.A. Tolmie and Maude (Ross). He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Odlum, and by his brother Bill Tolmie. Ross was educated at the University of British Columbia, where he served as President of the Alma Mater Society, and at Oxford University where he held a Rhodes Scholarship. In 1932 he was called to the British Columbia bar and set up his law practice in Stanley, across from the Lightning Creek General Store which he ran with Roger Odlum and Alfie Watts, in the Cariboo region of B.C. In 1935 Ross was appointed to the Department of National Revenue in Ottawa. While in this position he wrote a manuscript on current Canadian income tax law and it was published by Commerce Clearing House, a well-known American publisher, in 1939. He donated the royalties to the Crown as a contribution to the war effort. In 1941 Ross was appointed Solicitor to the Treasury, where he was engaged in large measure in the drafting of war-time financial legislation. He was called to the Ontario bar in 1945 and began private practice with the founding of Herridge, Tolmie, Gray, Coyne and Blair, an Ottawa-based law firm which specialized in cross-Canada corporate law. Between 1949 and 1958 Ross was instrumental in the incorportation and organization of the TransCanada PipeLine Company. He was privileged to serve as counsel to many Canadian corporations. In 1954 he was appointed Queen's Counsel. Ross was appointed Chair of the Canada-United States Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in 1958-59. He was invited to become a consultant and advisor to the annual Seminars on Canadian-American Relations held at Assumption University in Windsor, Ontario. Ross became Chair of the Advisory Board for the Seminars for two years and was awarded an LL.D. by Assumption University in 1962 for his leadership. During these years in Ottawa he was a founding member of the Five Lakes Fishing Club, of the Cercle Universitaire, and of the Ottawa Round Table. He was instrumental in the founding of the C.D. Howe Institute and was a life-long member of the Rideau Club. Ross served as President of numerous organizations, including the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Club and the Rockcliffe Park Conservation Association. Ross also served on the Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and aided in the financial re-structuring of its journal. The Tolmie family would like to thank the physicians, nursing staff and caregivers of the UBC Hospital and of the Purdy Pavilion, as well as our private "angels", Lori, Lourdes, Pia, Myrna and Maridel. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Kerrisdale, 2490 W. 37th Ave., Vancouver on Saturday, 24 June at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Church, Vancouver, to the Ottawa Community Foundation, or to the St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Ottawa. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 738-0006
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Memorial (06/20/00)
PARENTEAU - In loving memory of Karen June 12, 1972 - June 20, 1999. Our hearts still ache with sadness And tears still freely flow What it meant to us to lose you No one will ever know Our hearts are full of memories We cherish them with care The way you had to leave us Will always seem unfair Others are taken, yes we know But she was ours and we miss her so Forever loved and cherished - Claude, Ramona, Keith,Roger and Gerry
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Death Notice (06/22/00)
STRANG - Christina Walker passed away June 16, 2000 at St. Vincent's Hospital, at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her parents, Christina and William Strang. Chris is survived by her brother Hunter Strang (Kaye), nephew Bill Strang (Kelly) and family and several cousins. "Auntie Chris" will hold a special place in the hearts of her niece Laurie Mellor (Spencer) and great niece and nephew Kimmi and Brandon Mellor. Chris will be missed by her special friends, Jolene and Claus Hendrikson, friend and physician Colin Leach-Porter and family. She will be remembered by all that knew her. No service will be held at Chris's request. "Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen. Bright skies will soon be over me where darkest clouds have been." FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES 876-5585
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Death Notice (06/22/00)
TEAGLE - Robert Roy died at Armstrong on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at 61 years of age. Survived by wife Rosalia; daughter Robyn Burgess; sons James Teagle-Tully, Douglas (Tracy) Young and Dennis Young; two grandchildren; sisters Barbara Cabana and Linda Grant and brother-in-law Alex Kimmie. Robert lived in the Delta-Sumas area, moving to Armstrong six years ago. Memorial Services 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000 at Mountain View Chapel. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements in the care of Mountain View Funeral Home, Armstrong, Ph. 250-546-8294
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