Death Notice (06/21/2000)
CORNFIELD - William Dick born August 13, 1911, passed away June 16, 2000 at Zion Park Manor, Cloverdale. Predeceased by his first wife Isa. Survived by his loving wife Iona; daughter Beverley (Larry) LeSage; two granddaughters Debbie (Don), Linda (Fausto); five great grandchildren Shannon, Tony, Monique, Lawrence, Mila; one brother Gordon Cornfield (Virgie). A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. HENDERSON'S LANGLEY - (604) 530-6488
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Death Notice (06/21/2000)
DUMONT - Charles Gabriel, born August 10, 1911, passed away June 18, 2000. Predeceased by his loving wife Maggie Cardinal. Survived by his children, Harry (Daphne), Diane (Murray), Rene (Heather), Charles (Marie) and Percy, sisters Annie and Margaret, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Burkeview Family Funeral Care, 1340 Dominion Ave. Port Coquitlam, B.C.
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Death Notice (06/21/2000)
ERFLE - Molly. 1916 to 2000. Molly passed away peacefully June 18th, in Coquitlam. Mom will be greatly missed by her children, Ken, Al, Murray (Carol), Jane (Warren), 7 grandkids, and 10 great-grandkids. Molly was predeceased by her husband John, grandson Randy and daughter-in-law Jackie. The graveside service will be held Thursday, June 22nd at 1:30 p.m. in Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14644 - 72nd Ave., Surrey. BURQUITLAM FUNERAL HOME 936-9987
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Death Notice (06/21/2000)
FIELD - Guy, September 1, 1920 to June 16, 2000. He passed away peacefully in Surrey with his family by his side. Lovingly remembered by his wife Irene; daughter Linda Young, son Larry (Coral); 3 grandchildren Stacey, Elaina and Alex; 2 brothers Bill (Chris) and Keith; numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society. A Celebration of Guy's life will be held on Saturday, June 24. For more information call Fraser Heights Funeral Home, 589-2559
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Death Notice (06/21/2000)
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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In Memoriams (12/18/2000)
BECHER - Patricia October 13, 1920 - December 18, 1994. As we loved you, so we miss you; In our memory you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always. Bringing many a silent tear. -Love, from your family
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
BEESLEY - Ruth M. (nee Stevens) died peacefully in Vancouver on Thursday December 14, 2000, at the age of 72. She is survived by her husband John Alan, her sister Barbara, her brother Roy, her daughter Terry Phipps, her son Steven Alan and her two beloved Grandchildren, Robin Anne and Alan Phipps. Ruth graduated from Vancouver General Hospital as an RN and then obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of British Columbia in 1951. She then devoted herself to public health nursing in Victoria, while also teaching courses at the nursing school of St. Anne's Academy. She later nursed in Ottawa, and then did volunteer nursing in Tel Aviv, Vienna and Canberra. As the wife of John Alan Beesley she helped represent Canada on his postings as Canadian Ambassador to Austria, High Commissioner to Australia, Ambassador for Disarmament in New York and Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. She was a wonderful hostess with a special ability to make everyone feel relaxed and at home. She had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, swimming, hiking and dancing. She was also active as an amateur artist and gave showings for other artists in New York. She touched the hearts of many people throughout her life with her very special kindness and generosity. She was a gentle soul and she will be missed by many friends around the world and especially by her family. A funeral mass will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, December 20 at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 1430 West 38th Avenue in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to VGH.
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In Memoriams (12/18/2000)
BITTNER - Ben. December 27th, 1931 - December 18th, 1998. Dearly missed, lovingly remembered - Gladys and family.
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
FERGUSON - Bonnie Lee Passed away quietly December 16, 2000 at home. She is survived by her mother Dot, sisters Carol, Darlene and Dalli. Missed by her nieces and nephew Cheryl, Suzanne, Leanne, Stephen, Lynsey and Tassani. There will be no service by request but there will be an informal gathering on Tuesday December 19th at the Huntley Wynd Club House 6600 Lucas Road Richmond at 1:00 pm. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
GOBLE - (Ben) Benson Edward, born October 7, 1944, Penticton B.C., died suddenly on December 14, 2000, in Surrey B.C. at the age of 56. Ben is survived by his beloved wife Pat, his much loved son Robert, his cherished daughter Michelle, his son-in-law Oscar, his brother Frank, many cousins, other relatives, friends, colleagues, and all those who call him Uncle Ben. A retailer for 32 years, Ben started his career with the Hudson's Bay Company right out of high school. He quickly worked his way to Store Manager before joining Fields Stores in the early 70's where he held several senior positions, until the end of his service as a Senior Executive for the Hudson's Bay Corporation. Ben has been active in several independent business and consulting projects since, most recently with Surrey Wire Rope. A renewed interest in bee keeping that started with two hobby hives quickly blossomed into a 100 hive pollination and honey business, B.E.G. Apiaries, and a new name: Ben, the Bee Man. Ben served as Chairman of the Surrey chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and was a member of the Langley Bee Club and the Surrey Beekeepers Association. He was an artist, and a passionate lover of nature and animals, and a protector. He was also very pleased to recently discover that he was descendent of United Empire Loyalists on his mother's side, and that he was an 11th generation North American on his father's side. Very excited about the recent marriage of his daughter, Ben was looking forward to going to Mexico in the Spring and exploring the world and culture of his new extended family. Ben was devoted to his wife and kids, and he loved his family and friends with every ounce of his being. His generosity, loyalty, kindness, goodness, and spirit were absolutely compelling. His passing is an enormous loss and he will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. We encourage all who knew and loved Ben to attend his Funeral Service on Tuesday December 19th at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, at 2:00 pm. There will be a viewing in the hours before the service, as well as a viewing on Monday the 18th between 7-9 pm. In Ben's honour, donations can be made to the MS Society, 16th floor, 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6E 4A4. Ben-you will never be forgotten.
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
HAND - Margaret Hazen "Peggy", (nee Whitman). Born in Sault Ste. Marie in 1911, Peggy died peacefully at her home in West Vancouver on the 16th of December, 2000. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur, of 62 years and her son Peter (Susan) and their children, Stephen, Timothy and Leigh, of Toronto, and daughter Susan (Bert) Tort, of Castlegar and their sons, Andrew (Ann), of Vancouver and Ryan, of Victoria. Peggy was a life long active member of the Anglican Church, and will be missed by family, many relatives, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 20, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver (13th and Inglewood). Final cremation. No flowers please.
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
HARRINGTON - Clifford Harry Cliff was born to Charles and May January 2, 1931 and passed away peacefully December 17, 2000 at the age of 69. Predeceased by his parents and sisters Audrey and Shirley survived by sister Jean and brother Ed. A loving husband of his cherished wife of 49 years Audrey. Respected and admired father of three sons Ed, Bill and Chris. Grandfather to seven grandchildren that he adored Jennifer, Melissa, Philip, Rebecca and Madeleine, Mitchell, Jayme. He was the foundations of our family and will be greatly missed. No funeral by request. Donations to the Heart Fund in lieu of flowers.
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
HOUGH/BANGHAM - Pauline. Born January 20, 1918, Canora, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on December 14, 2000. She will be sadly missed by her children George, Geniene (Jim) and Ros (Joy), grandchildren Krista, Jon, Lisa, Matt, Tyson and Travis and great-granddaughter Vanessa. Remembered also by her surviving sisters Mary and Nellie (Mike) and brother Eli (Marge) as well as other relatives and friends. We would like to thanks the staff at New Vista, the nurses at 2B in Burnaby General Hospital and Dr. W. Rife for their kindness and loving care. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2000. First Memorial 980-3451
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Death Notice (12/18/2000)
JAMES - Herbert Albert F., passed away peacefully December 14th, 2000 at Burnaby Hospital. He will be fondly missed by his wife Bess Lamb James, daughters and spouses Lianne and Terry Chaplin, Sherrie and Jim Williams, son Ken James, Andy and Virginia Lamb, grandchildren Daryl, Corrine, Chad, Crystal, Alec and Susy and 3 great grandchildren. Horace served his country as a soldier in the Italian Campaign during World War II. He will be remembered at a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20th at the Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club (Penzance and Willingdon, Burnaby). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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