Death Notice (04/07/2000)
PERCIVAL - Myra Doreen Phillips, at 71 years, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2000 after a courageous fight against Breast Cancer. She will be forever remembered and missed by her loving husband David, sons Michael, Adrian, Robert and daughters Fiona, Joanne; also by in-laws Margit, Karen, Ivana, Bill, Mike and grandchildren Jake, Beeky, Sarah, Annie, Natalina, Francesca, Tatiana, Alessandra, Robert, Nicole. Private family service. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Breast Cancer Foundation B.C. Chapter #504 1128 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2L4 in memory of Myra Percival.
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Death Notice (04/07/2000)
PREISZ - Katalin on April 1, 2000 following a a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her husband, Andor; daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Leslie Haydu. She is survived by her grandson, Gregory Haydu and his fiancee, Krista Alderson; granddaughter, Elizabeth Karlsson and her husband, Chris; nephew, John Foldes and niece, Suzanne Nemeth and their families. No service by request of the deceased. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
ABRAMS - Martin (Marty), on Monday June 5, 2000. Beloved husband of Chris (Volk). Devoted father and father-in-law of Jamie and Kelly, Stuart, Gary, Michael and Keely Abrams. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Bailey, Mikaela, Zakkary, and Quentin. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shirley and Abe Geyer. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West, Montreal, on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 10 a.m. Burial in Montreal. Shiva Private.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
AXENTY - Anne passed away peacefully in her 94th year on June 5, 2000. Predeceased by husband Peter Axenty, son Leonard and grandson Gerald. Survived by daughter Millie McLachlan; son Lloyd Axenty (Beryl); 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Anne was a hard working, independent woman who worked several jobs to support her young family, and managed her own triplex in Vancouver until age 89. Mass will be held at St. Andrews, 480 E. 47th Avenue. Vancouver, B.C. Friday June 9, 2000 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Burnaby, B.C.
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BAIN - Mary Rea died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Sechelt, B.C. Molly Bain (nee Wellerman) was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on January 2nd, 1904. She was raised in Quebec and Ontario. Her father Rev. C.C. Wellerman was a concerned leader in the welfare of others. He was a good friend of J.S. Woodsworth founder of the CCF. His daughter Molly followed in his footsteps espousing social reform - often at times when it was unpopular to do so. She was a long time member of the Voice of Women. Mom was a teacher in a multi-grade school near Trout Creek, Ontario, also at Hillcrest Progressive School and the wartime Day Nursery School in Toronto. Molly was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1985. She leaves behind: her daughter Yvonne, whose loving care added extra years of life; her son David (Joan); her grandson Andre (June); granddaughters, Laura (Colin), Sharon (Johnny), Susanne (Mark); and 8 great-grandchildren. Molly lived a long and valued life - an inspiration to us all. Memorial Service will be held at Gibsons United Church, 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13th. In memory of Molly please consider a donation to your favourite charity.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
BALL - Jean Margaret Monica, died on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at UBC Hospital. Born in Morse, Saskatchewan in 1920 to Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Gordon, she later moved to Lloydminster with her family, including elder brothers Ronald (now deceased), Harry and younger sister Marian Berry (now of North Pender Island, BC). There she began piano study under Mossie McRae Hancock and Lyell Gustin of Saskatoon. After high school, she attended the University of Saskatchewan where she was goalkeeper for the U. of S. ladies hockey team. She graduated in Household Science in 1941, followed by post-graduate studies in dietetics at Toronto Western Hospital and Sick Children's Hospital. She joined the RCAF in August, 1943, continued work in dietetics, and served in Ontario and Quebec. In late 1945, while posted at Camp Borden as Section Officer Gordon, she married Captain Walter H. Ball, Royal Canadian Engineers. Both were released from the Services in early 1946 and began their family life in Banff, Alberta, followed by stops in Saskatoon, Ottawa and Vancouver. Along the way they were joined by Elizabeth, Gordon, Kenneth and Margaret - four wonderful people all having inherited one or more of their mother's talents. Elizabeth and husband Douglas Welch gave Jean grandchildren Marilee and Gordon along with Sally and Kenneth's children Jeanine and Christopher - now all thriving teenagers. Jean continued her great interest in the piano and in addition to her family responsibilities, she achieved an Associate Diploma from Trinity College London School. She began teaching children in her own studio in Vancouver and dozens of young people contributed to her joy of life. The University Women's Club was very important in her later life - the friendships developed in interest groups such as Les Fideles (French speaking), Hycroft Singers, and the Coach House Arts Studio were treasured always. Above all else Jean made family and social life a joy - her superb cooking, her awesome skill as a seamstress, and her love of travel were much admired. She especially enjoyed folk dancing and ballroom dancing. Jean requested that there be no funeral and that she be cremated. She asked that a celebration be arranged at Hycroft, the University Women's Club. It will take place on Monday, June 12 in the afternoon so that family and friends can join for talk and music. Jean and her family much appreciated the care and attention given to her by so many kind people in and around Ward 2A at the UBC Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Vancouver Recital Society, a professional theatre company or school or the Canadian Music Centre.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
BECKMANN - Robin, age 62, born in Surrey, England, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2000. Predeceased by parents Alfred and Julia Beckmann. Lovingly remembered by wife Theresa, daughters April and Jenny, sons Howard and Richard and many more family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Rd., Richmond, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Richmond Funeral Home 273-3748
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
BELL - Mary Eileen (nee Smith) passed away peacefully at Carlton Gardens on June 5th, 2000, seven weeks short of her 100 birthday. Born in New Carlisle, Quebec on August 1st, 1900. She is predeceased by her husband R.A. (Art) Bell in 1967. Survived by her 2 daughters Barbara (Al) Nowick and Kathryn (Len) Soder, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Mary was a longtime resident of Winnipeg prior to 1940 when the family moved to Victoria where she lived for over 50 years before coming to Burnaby. A longtime faithful attendant at St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Victoria. Many heartfelt thanks for the loving care shown to her by the staff of Carlton Gardens. Cremation. Interment to be held in Victoria at a later date. No flowers by request. BELL CHAPEL 253-4554
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
BOYNE - Leslie Loree (nee Edgelow). It is with regret that we announce the sudden passing of Loree in her home in Coquitlam, B.C. on Saturday, June 3, 2000 at the age of 31 years. Loree is survived by her loving husband Corey of nine months; mother and father Les and Eunice Edgelow of Vernon, B.C.; brothers Douglas (Kathy), Darrell, Gregory (Holli) of Vancouver, David (Christa) of Edmonton; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; parents-in-law Delmar and Sharron Boyne; brother-in-law Jason; sister-in-law Jacqui; and very close friends Bev Vandenbussche and Cheryl Hood. It is sad and ironic that she dedicated her short life to the profession she loved as a nurse to help prolong and better the lives of the elderly. She was our angel, our bear. Her smile and her laugh were infectious. She will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Burkeview Family Funeral Care, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations in Loree's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. or Hawthorne Lodge I.C.U. or Alzheimer Division, 2111 Hawthorne Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1W3, 941-4051.
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Death Notice (06/06/2000)
BRADY - Patrick Sr. born August 16, 1908 in Quarter (Hamilton), Scotland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Abbotsford, B.C. Pat moved to Canada in 1928 and was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1938 until 1970, when he retired as a result of an incapacitating accident. Pat was predeceased by his wife Gladys Ivadel (nee Underhill), who he married in 1935. They moved to the Bradner area in 1936 and lived in the same location until his passing. He was a very active man, involved in provincial sports, particularly soccer as a player, international referee and a member of the B.C. Soccer Commission; local sports, the Bradner Community Club, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Elks Club. Pat is survived by his two sons, Patrick and Robert (Sharon), grandsons Michael (Pam) and Brian; two great-granddaughters, Candice and Debra; brother Bill in Scotland; his sister Cathy in England; numerous nephews and nieces in Scotland and England. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, June 9 at Aldergrove United Church, 2623 272 St., in Aldergrove, with Rev. Ken Dean officiating. For those desiring, donations made in Pat's memory to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated. FIRST MEMORIAL - ALDERGROVE - 857-0111
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
BRUCE - George Carpentier passed away on June 5, 2000 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Jean and his children Linda, Cathy, Diane, Dennis and David. A service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services located at 1505 Lilloett Road in North Vancouver at 10 a.m. on Thursday June 8, 2000. A reception to follow for family and friends. Please do not send flowers.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
CAMPBELL - Mona Rowena (Ruddy), born 1921 in Chester-Le-Street, England, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2000, after a courageous struggle with cancer. A former Head Nurse and Instructor at the Royal Columbian Hospital during the mid 50's and early 60's, Mona influenced and inspired many. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mona will be remembered best for her loving spirit, beautiful smile and her lifelong commitment to helping others. She will be sorely missed and forever remembered by her devoted husband Stan and sons David and Patrick; dearest sisters Olga (Bob) and Kathleen (Amir) and their families; nephews Stephen (Joanne) and Alastair (Trish) and their families; friends Evelyn, Ann, Vi and Peggy; and many others lucky enough to have been touched by her warmth and smile. A reception will be held in her memory 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11th, 2000 at the Centennial Lodge located in Queens Park in New Westminster. Donations in lieu of flowers to B.C. Children's Hospital or B.C. Cancer Society. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES 876-5585
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
CARNDUFF - May Wilhelmina (Aspinall), June 2, 2000. May passed away peacefully at the Buchanan Lodge, New Westminster. Born in Toronto May 7, 1912 she came to Vancouver in the mid 1940's to live and work. As love would have it, she met a charming logger while vacationing on Saltspring Island. May and John married in 1950, moved to Lake Cowichan where they lived for 42 years. Sadly, John passed away in 1992. May is survived by her devoted sister Beatrice Anderson of Toronto, loving daughter Carrol Patrick and husband Mike. Her brother Harold Aspinall predeceased her in 1999. May will be remembered by all including her friends at the Lodge for her sweet kind disposition and her great love of music. Sing on May! We ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Salvation Army Buchanan Lodge, 409 Blair Ave., New Westminster V3L4A4.
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