Death Notice (05/09/2000)
MacDONALD - Kathleen Marion, age 74, passed quietly away May 6th, 2000, at Peace Arch Hospital. Survived by her loving husband, Donald Roderick. Lovingly remembered by her children, Jane, Norman (Judy) and Annabelle (Steve); grandchildren Curtis, Renee, Scott and Sean; sister Margaret (Bill); niece and nephews Kathleen, Dan (Raylene) and Bill (Cary); great-nephew and nieces Neil, Alexandra, Courtney and Brooke. Memorial Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10th at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo, White Rock, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Cancer Society in Kathleen's memory would be appreciated.
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Death Notice (05/10/2000)
MacKENZIE - John Alexander, born March 7, 1918, Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away Monday, May 8, 2000 at Lion's Gate Hospital, at the age of 82. Jack and brother Don were partners in the family jewelry business, J. Alex MacKenzie Ltd. founded by their father in 1928. The boys expanded the business to a chain of eight stores in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Jack was an active member of the Regina community as President of the Executive Association and the Regina Kinsman Club. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite and was an active member of the Wa Wa Shrine Temple. After many successful years of operation, the business was sold. He and Maxine moved to West Vancouver, BC in 1972 where they have enjoyed many years of active retirement. In retirement he was instrumental in organizing the North Shore Curling Club, was an active bowler with the West Vancouver Bowling Club and could be found on many of the lower mainland golf courses. Jack and Maxine wintered in Palm Desert where they shared many special memories with their family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Maxine; daughter Beverley (Barry); sons John (Catherine), Reid (Janice); his brother Hugh (Lois) of Regina; sister-in-law Barb Neil of Regina and seven wonderful grandchildren. Service of Remembrance will be held at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend John Gouws officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your own choosing. HOLLYBURN FUNERAL HOME PH. 922-1221
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Death Notice (05/10/2000)
MacNICOL - Alice Persis passed peacefully on May 6, 2000, at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Born on June 16, 1903 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by Fred, her husband of 59 years. She is survived by her son, John; daughter, Louise (Gary) Kenwood; grandchildren, Erin (Darin) and Kerry. Cremation. Private family service. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES (250) 658-5244
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Death Notice (05/10/2000)
MILJANOVIC - Ante passed away peacefully at home May 6, 2000, at the age of 77 years. Survived by his loving family, wife Helen; son Lui (Evelina); daughter Kathie (Steve); grandchildren Rosana, Marina and Maya; brother Vlaho; sister Anica Vezilic, also many friends and relatives here and in Croatia. Prayers will be offered Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 7:00 pm in Immaculate Heart of Mary Croatian Church, 3105 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, where mass of Catholic burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Bono Prcela celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Education for the New Priests in Croatia. BELL CHAPEL 253-4554
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Death Notice (05/10/2000)
MILLS - Lillian May (nee Gould) passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8th, 2000 in Vancouver, at the age of 88. She is survived by her loving husband Allan; sister Vera Adam; niece Carol (Michael) Mahony; grandniece Heather and grandnephew Colin; and many devoted friends and caregivers. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 15th, 2000 at 2 p.m. in St. John's United Church, 1401 Comox St., Vancouver.
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Death Notice (06/08/2000)
ACTON - Alfred Birchall, born June 5, 1927 in Nairobi, Kenya, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 4, 2000 at Vancouver, BC. Alfred was educated at Manchester Grammar and Oxford University, served in the Royal Corps of Signals and worked as a professor of genetics in Scotland, Wales and England before taking up a position in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia in 1964. He took early retirement from UBC in 1990 and, using his eclectic practical skills, worked as a handyman, helping his many customers in the Vancouver area by solving the full range of home maintenance problems, large and small. He was a pilot and built his own single-seater airplane, an RV-3. His latest project was building a garage to house his pampered Audis. Alfred is survived and mourned by his partner Maureen Douglas; his brother John (Barbara) and niece Julie of Cheshire, England and Barbara Acton of North Vancouver. A memorial reception to celebrate his empathy and kindness, and the help and practical contribution Alfred gave to his friends, extended family and 'customers' will be held at UBC in the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, 2nd floor, University Centre (formerly UBC Faculty Club), 6331 Crescent Road at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2000. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army or another charity would be greatly appreciated.
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Death Notice (06/08/2000)
ASHCROFT - Frank Frederick, March 29, 1925 - June 3, 2000. Recently predeceased by his sister Gladys Hanson. Frank is survived by one son Robert and his daughter-in-law Jan, and also numerous brothers and sisters. After spending most of his life in the Vancouver area Frank settled into Thrupp Manor in Kamloops where he enjoyed 10 years of loving care and numerous friendships. Having recently moved to Sicamous to be with his son and family Frank succumbed to a short battle with cancer. If family and friends wish to pay their respects there will be a memorial gathering in Sicamous July 1, 2000 at the family's home.
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Death Notice (06/07/2000)
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 (06/08/2000)
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. Eileen 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 (06/06/2000)
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)
CARTER - Brian Desmond. Passed away at home on June 3rd, 2000, at the age of 70. Born in Montreal, formerly of West Vancouver and retired to Mill Bay, B.C. Predeceased by daughter Shaune. Survived by his wife, Shirley, and children: Michael (Allison), Andrea (Ian), Paul (Uri), Mark (Harriet), Matthew (Karen), and son-in-law Bill. Also survived by his grandchildren: Chelsea, Timothy, Meghan, Ben, Sophie, Jake, Kyle, Hanna, Joshua, and Emma. Brian's heart was with his family always. His interests included: golf (Capilano Golf and Country Club, long-time member and former captain; Cowichan Golf Club), fishing (Totem Fly-fishers, former president), photography, painting and cooking. Brian unselfishly contributed to his community. He was President of the Children's Aid Society of Vancouver (1963-73), a Governor-of-the-Board of the Vancouver Public Aquarium Association (1972-82), and Chairman of the United Way of the Lower Mainland (1972). He was also the recipient of several community awards. Grandpa-grumps, you are deeply loved and will be greatly missed. We hope you find your butterfly. An open house is planned for family and friends on Sunday, June 11th, 2000 from 1-5 pm. If unable to attend please consider a donation to a local children's charity of your choice.
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