Death Notice (05/09/2000)
YOUNG - Philip Henry, born December 12, 1922, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, May 4th, 2000. A long time employee of Coast Paper and avid bowler, predeceased by son Randy, son-in-law Mick, and nephew Douglas; survived by his loving wife Joan of 53 years, daughters Debbie (Bruce), Jeanette (Bob) and Diane and seven grandchildren. Memorial service to be held May 12, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church Chapel, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Special thanks to Dr. Alexiadias and Delta Hospice for their compassionate care. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
JARMAN - Pearl passed away on June 4, 2000. Predeceased by her husband Joe and son Dr. R.F. Jarman. Survived by her daughter Joyce, grandchildren Vicki, Barry, Lisa and Chris, 5 great-grandchildren and her daughter-in-law Linda. At her request no services will be held. FIRST MEMORIAL 876-5585
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Death Notice (06/06/2000)
JOHNSTON - Thomas Arthur ("Tom") Senior passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2000 at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Pauline (nee Choa) Johnston and six children: Thomas Jr. (Vancouver) married to Elizabeth, their two daughters Yvonne and Lyse; Peter (London, England), Mary-Jacquelyn (Toronto), Valerie Hofer (Vancouver) married to Andreas Hofer, Simon (Vancouver) married to Sheila, and William (Oakville, Ont.) Other immediate family include nephew Ras Hansen and wife, Pauline and their two children Caryn and Andrew. Tom Johnston spent his working life in the import/export business based in Hongkong. He was a veteran of WWII in the battle of Hongkong. He retired from business to settle in Vancouver in the mid 1980s. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kline, Dr. Nedd and their team at St. Paul's Hospital. Their care and attention was exemplary. Visitation is on Wednesday, June 7th, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Kearney Chapel, 1096 West Broadway, Vancouver. There will be a mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, June 8th, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Church, 1161 Broughton Street (off Davie). Following the service, interment will be at Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Lung Association or to the charity of choice. "South China Morning Post to copy".
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Death Notice (06/06/2000)
KENDALL - Grace (Mooney nee Kraushaar) passed away peacefully on June 3, 2000, surrounded by love from her husband, John, daughters Christine, Susan, Linda, Arlene and Trish. sister Carol and brothers Clayton (Crash), Vern, Richard, Don and Ron and many other family members and friends. Grace will be so missed by her grandchildren Erin, Roseanna, Lucas and Brett. Grace touched deeply all who knew her. She would say that "you get back what you give" and what she gave was love to those around her. When she died, her room was not big enough for everyone who wanted to be there - but her heart was. A celebration of Grace's life will be held at the Point Grey Golf & Country Club, 3350 S.W. Marine Dr. Vancouver on Friday June 9, 2000, beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The family wishes to acknowledge the incredible compassion and care provided to Grace by the doctors and staff at the Cancer Clinic. Instead of flowers, please make donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, Breast Cancer Research, 601 W.10th Ave., Vancouver, V5Z1L3
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
LANE - Betty (Eva) passed away peacefully in Vancouver on Monday, June 5th, 2000 at 87 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Harold and 1 daughter Pat. She is survived by her 4 children Bernice, Millie, Margy, Rick and their families. Betty was a very special person who was dearly loved by all. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 8th, at 2:00 p.m. from Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, 306 E. 11th Avenue, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: MOUNT PLEASANT FUNERAL HOME 876-2161
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
LIVINGSTONE (nee Walter) - Frances Winifred died June 1st, 2000. Predeceased by her husband James. Fran loved helping children. She is survived by numerous cousins, friends and her 5 godchildren. Her only brother James was killed in a bombing raid in WW II. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 3426 Smith Ave., Burnaby, B.C. at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10th. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
LOGAN - Elizabeth (Jean), born September 12th, 1932, passed away suddenly on June 5th, 2000. Will be lovingly missed by her husband of 44 years, Jim; her children Christine (Guy), Jim (Leanna), Dorothy (Owen); her grandchildren Stuart, Katrina, Willy, and Shaelyn; also survived by her 3 brothers in Scotland James, Frank and Andrew (Betty), and her nieces, nephews and many friends. No service will be held at the request of Jean. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the B.C. Cancer Society. Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre 325-7441
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
McInnes - Raymond Charles born in Vancouver on November 19, 1922, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Comox, B.C., June 5, 2000. He was predeceased by his first wife Audrey and his second wife Cathy. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Glenn McInnes, (Andrea) Christine Webber (Bill), Lorne McInnes, Craig McInnes (Marilyn), Mark McInnes (Sasha); his sister Elaine Fitzgibbon and sister-in-law Shirley Buie. He also leaves behind grandchildren; a niece and nephew and great-grandchildren. He will also be fondly remembered by many longtime friends and his co-workers from Western Canada Steel where he was formerly employed for many years. Many heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Cumberland Intermediate Care who took such wonderful care of him for the last two years, and also to the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital who made his last few days as comfortable as possible. Cremation arrangements entrusted to COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. For those desiring, donations in Ray's memory to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
NAIRN - Eileen Olive (nee Haydock). Born January 28, 1921. Died peacefully June 4, 2000 at Lion's Gate Hospital. Predeceased by husband, Lyall and daughter Laura. Left to mourn are daughter Penny (Ken) Miles; sons Ken (Joanne), David (Valerie); grandchildren Jackson, Laura, Roger, Jennifer, Shayna, and great-grandchildren Katelyn and Courtney. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 10 at First Memorial Funeral Services (Boal Chapel), 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. FIRST MEMORIAL 980-3451
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
NISBET - Donald Archie, of Surrey, B.C., passed away suddenly May 17, 2000. Born in New Westminster, B.C. May 30, 1948. Predeceased by his father Archie, mother Myrtle, stepfather Lawrence and brother Douglas. He will be sadly missed by his sister Karen (John), niece Jennifer and nephew Chris. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72nd Ave. Surrey. Valley View 596-8866
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
NOBLE - Florence, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2000 at Central Park Manor, Burnaby, B.C. Florence is survived by her loving family, son Joseph (Marguerite); grandson John (Fiona), David in England; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Among her many achievements in her unique life, Florence was the first Canadian grandmother to be sent overseas by the Armed Forces in WW II. Born in 1906 and now the last of her generation, she grew up in Saskatoon in a family of 13 children. Flo was a nurturer, a caregiver and an angel who has finally gotten her wings. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish, 140 Moody St., Port Moody. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
O'BRIAN - Gertrude, born May 2nd, 1915, passed away June 3rd, 2000 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband Russell (1974), also predeceased by sister Margorie Kalbfleisch and brothers Ted, Charlie, Herb, Doug, Rolph and William Spriggs. Survived by sister Dorothy (Art) Bensch, children Margaret (Denny) Haverstock and Bob O'Brian, grandchildren, Jackie (Doug) Steele, Jeff Haverstock and Tammy (Paul) Smalls, great-granddaughter Laura. Callers will be received from the chapel of the RICHMOND FUNERAL HOME, 8420 Cambie Rd., Richmond on Thursday, June 8th at 2 p.m. for a funeral service (visitation one hour prior). Burial to follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. Those friends wishing to make memorial donations may do so to Holy Family Hospital ECU. Mrs. O'Brian spent her last years as resident in Holy Family Hospital EUC and we wish to express our gratitude for the love and care shown her. "We will miss you Nanny" VALLEY VIEW 596-8866
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
OLSON - Anna, a resident of the Extended Care Unit of St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5th, 2000 in her 90th year. She is survived by her sons Arvid (Alice) Olson of Fanny Bay and Leonard Olson in Alberta; grandchildren Glen, Kathryn, Judy, Nancy, Ken and Warren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sister Marcia (Tom) Ewashko of Winnipeg; and her nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased by her brothers Ted, Steve and her granddaughter Karen. She will be fondly remembered for her love of family and in her leisure, a good game of bingo! Special thanks to the nurses and staff of E.C.U., and Sister Pat Macaulay for their wonder care and kindness. A Service of Remembrance in Celebration of her Life will take place on Saturday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. from the CHAPEL of COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Expressions of sympathy in Anna's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 3256, Courtenay, B.C. V9N5N4 or the charity of one's choice, would be appreciated.
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