Late on the evening of Friday, March 28, 2008, Bette peacefully passed away at the McKenzie Towne Care Center due to complications with Alzheimer’s at the age of 77 years.
Bette was born and raised in Calgary, graduating from Western Canada High School. Bette’s family were pioneers in Calgary – her grandfather, Thomas Underwood established Memorial Park, First Baptist Church and was mayor of the city in the early 1900′s. It was in Calgary where she met her life long partner, Chuck and where they chose to raise their family. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially at her cottage on Pine Lake. She was a devoted grandmother and spent many wonderful hours with her grandchildren sharing her passions of sewing and painting. Bette will always be remembered for her loving ways, her kindness and the care she provided throughout her life to her parents, brother, family and husband. There was a special place in Bette’s heart for First Baptist Church, especially her friends in the Malcolm group and for the YWCA where she volunteered for many years and eventually served as president. Bette was also actively involved with and sat on the University of Calgary Senate for many years. Once her sons left home, Bette replaced her volunteer activities with a position at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce where she developed a very special and lasting friendship with Deb Robillard.
Bette will be greatly missed and is survived by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Charles (Chuck) Lockwood, her son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Anne and granddaughters, Kenna and Julie, her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Lois and granddaughter Lindsay. Bette was predeceased by her brother Thomas Underwood and grandson Fraser Lockwood. Her family will miss her terribly but take comfort knowing she is now at peace and with the Lord.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Bette’s favourite charity, the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, www.theseed.ca. Bette’s family wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff at the McKenzie Towne Care Center for their compassion and care.
In living memory of Elizabeth Lockwood, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Dora Riley of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the age of 86 years.
Dora came to Alberta in her teens from the farms of Saskatchewan during the Depression. She moved with the family to Delburne, AB, where the family started over on a homesteaded farm. She left the farm and began working on her own at seventeen years old and shortly after moved to Calgary, where she became a long term resident. Dora was a passionate and caring person. She loved all of her extended family and treated them as if they were close immediate family.
Dora is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, Ken, and Doug and Colleen, all of Calgary; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Dora is also survived by her sister Verda Fuller; and her three nieces, Jean, Sharon and Marilyn. Dora was predeceased by her husband Robert; her three brothers and three sisters.
A Celebration of Dora’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Dora Riley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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A dear lady left us suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2008 at her home. She wasn’t a famous or well-known person, but she was – our mom and our grandmother and we loved her a lot and we will miss her.
Grace Eileen was born to Kenneth and Hansina McLennan on September 7, 1926 in Poe, AB. She was raised on the family farm and took schooling in Ryley, AB. Grace married Clifford Pepper on November 13, 1946 and moved on to a farm in the Ohaton area where they raised their two daughters, Patti and Linda. They shared wonderful great times with family, friends and neighbours. Grace was also especially known for her crocheted afghans. Upon Clifford’s passing in May 1986, Grace moved to Camrose. In January 1988 Grace married Don Freed and they moved to Calgary. During their years together, they enjoyed travelling, motor-homing, family get-togethers and their many friends. In January 2006, Don passed away.
Grace will be fondly remembered for her enthusiasm for life, sense of humour, and her great love for family and extended family and friends. Her memory will be cherished by Patti Durand and Linda Smith (Roger); grandchildren, Jackie Durand (Brad), Nancy Hagen-Ethridge (Roe), Tyler Hagen, Blair and Lowell Smith; and great-granddaughter Lee Louise Ethridge. She will also be missed by her brother Bruce (Kaye) of Whiterock, BC; sister-in-law Juanita McLennan of Powell River, BC; sister-in-law Ethel (Jerry); and brother-in-law Percy Pepper. She is also fondly remembered by Don’s children, Judy (Allan), Donna (Robert), Perry, Monica (Doug), and Sheila (Greg) and all their families. She was predeceased by three brothers, Walter, Glen and James.
“We don’t remember days; we remember moments.”
Graveside Service will be held at Valleyview Cemetery (Camrose, AB) on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the Camrose Legion. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Grace Freed, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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William Alexander Robb, MD FRCS died at his home in Calgary on Friday, March 28, 2008 at the age of ninety-two.
His remarkable life began on February 21, 1916 in Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan where he was born on the family farm. Dr. Robb received his MD degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1943 and was promptly shipped overseas and posted to Italy. Following WWII, he became a family doctor in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan where he met Barbara Green, a schoolteacher, whom he married in 1949. Dr. Robb returned to the University of Western Ontario and obtained his General Surgery Certification in 1953. After further subspecialty training at the Universities of McGill and Manitoba, he earned his Fellowship in Urology in 1954. The Robb’s moved to Calgary in 1955 where Dr. Robb practiced Urology with Dr. Lorne Mitchell and Dr. Jack Noakes. Together they were recognized for their pioneeering work in the “art of the practice of medicine” when special tribute was paid to them on Surgeon’s Day in 2007 by the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Robb retired at age 77 and in his retirement he enjoyed his family and friends, his beautiful backyard, reading history, telling stories and traveling. He was an acclaimed medical practitioner whose generosity and kindness knew no bounds.
Dr. Robb’s wife, Barbara, predeceased him in 1986. He is survived by their four children; Leslie (Gordon Ford), Angus (Susan Kilgour), Calvin (Jane Evenson), and Carrie (Ross Creelman); his six grandchildren, Katie (Stephen Kotkas), Helen and David Ford and Hayley, Jackson and Harris Robb; sister-in-law, Eileen Robb and many nieces and nephews around the world. He was predeceased by his sister, Kay Bruce (Alan) and by his brother, Jim.
Funeral Services will be held at Lakeview United Church (3023 – 63rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Lisa Retzer, Dr. Peter Giannoccaro, and Dr. Sid Viner.
In living memory of Dr. Alex Robb, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Edgar Blouin of Calgary passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the age of 64 years.
Edgar was born on September 20, 1943, in Gravelbourgh, SK. At a young age his family moved to Oshawa, ON, where he attended Holy Cross School. As a young man he moved to Hanmer, ON where he worked in the drywall trade. He later moved west where he took on a position as general foreman for summit Solar Contractors. As Superintendent, Edgar continued to work for Summit for the next twenty-five odd years, never missing a day of work. He earned the reputation as a great boss and accomplished builder, lending his considerable knowledge to projects such as Bankers Hall, The New Alberta Children’s Hospital, The Museum of The Regiments, and SAIT’s Heritage Building, where he was honoured with a commemorative brick for his efforts. Edgar was a simple man, he spent his time with family and friends playing darts and sipping on the occasional cold one with the guys. He will be remembered for his humour, his generosity, and for the love he so openly showed to so many people.
Edgar will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cheryl; stepson, Collin Mac Vicar and his wife Kari; stepdaughters, Janet Mac Vicar and Lynn Ranger; grandchildren, James, Kristen, Joseph, Austin, Ryan, Raenna, and Morgan. He is also survived by sisters, Rose Seagrove, Ceceile and her husband Dan Butt all of Oshawa, ON, and Aline Gogeon of Hanmer; brothers and their wives, George and Marie of Longlac, ON, Roger and Carmel of Hanmer, John and Cathy of Sudbury, ON, Robert and Pricella of Longlac, and his best friend, his dog Buddy. Edgar was predeceased by his parents Regina and Horace Blouin; brothers Maurice and Donald and brothers-in-law, Don and Bill.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 12:30 P.M. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Our family would like to thank all the staff at the Peter Lougheed hospital for the exceptional care provided for Edgar in his last few weeks, and also the many friends who found the time to visit with him and make his last days more comfortable
In living memory of Edgar Blouin, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E. Telephone: (403) 248-8585.
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Velma Nellie Faulder (nee Green) of Calgary passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the age of 87 years.
Velma was born and raised in London, ON where she worked as a secretary before moving to Moose Jaw with her husband, Murray, in 1945. With Murray in the RCAF, they lived in several Canadian cities before settling in Calgary in 1959. Velma worked for the Calgary Public School Board in various schools, as a secretary, until retiring to Qualicum Beach, BC in 1982. Velma returned to Calgary in 1999, a few years after Murray’s passing, to be closer to family. She lived the last few years of her life at Sierra’s of Heritage where she made so many wonderful friends and played Bridge several times a week. She loved people and was always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand to anyone who had need.
Velma is lovingly remembered by her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda Miller, Leith Syratt (John), and Leslie McManus (Peter). She is also survived by one brother William Green; and one sister-in-law Ruth (Bob). She was predeceased by her beloved husband Murray; precious granddaughter Lindsay McManus; parents Marion and Ernest Green; and brothers, Jack, George, Bob, and Norm. Nana/G.G. will be sadly missed by six grandchildren, Daniel Miller, Kimberley Gouchee (Trevor), Peter Syratt (Ruth), James Syratt (Rachel), Joy Syratt, and JP McManus; and six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Maisy, Maia, Jessica, Cait, and Emily.
A Celebration of Velma’s Life will be held at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (8831 Fairmount Drive S.E.) on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 – 32nd Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 112, www.diabetes.ca or to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, www.theseed.ca.
In living memory of Velma Faulder a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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George Austin Lee Baker, of Calgary, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008 at the age of 59 years.
George is survived by his loving daughter, Jessica Baker and sister Edna Frey.
By request a funeral service will not be held. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to extend their thanks to all the staff at the Rockyview Hospital Unit 73 and at Sarcee Hospice.
In living memory of George Baker, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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Douglas Carpenter Fox, beloved husband of Erna of 50 years, went home to his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the age of 88 years.
Douglas Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 8, 1920.
He married Erna Schwanke on December 19, 1957.
Doug worked for 39 years for the Bank of Canada. Upon his retirement, he became the office administrator at First Alliance Church for 10 years.
Doug lived first and foremost to serve his Lord and Saviour. He was a devoted husband and treasured the time spent with his wife, Erna. Serving his family, friends, and others brought him great joy. He had a wonderful sense of humour, and had a great passion for tennis, playing well into his 80′s.
To know him was to love him. Doug will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his loving wife Erna. Daughters and sons-in-law: Heather and Brian Larsen, Marilee and Gerald Nakano. Grandchildren: Brooke Kaulius, Holly Larsen and Ty Nakano, as well as several nieces and nephews, friends and extended family.
A Celebration of Doug’s life will be held at First Alliance Church (12345 – 40th Street S.E.) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 2PM. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Samaritan’s Purse – Canada, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5H5 Telephone 1 (800) 303-1269, www.samaritanpurse.ca.
In living memory of Douglas Fox, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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George Robert “Bob” Armstrong passed away on Thursday, March 27th 2008, at age 77, four years after being diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia. Bob was born November 28th 1930 in Calgary, AB to Stella and Robert Armstrong who raised him, along with his brother Donald and two sisters, Marjorie and Edith. On the 20th of September 1952 Bob married the love of his life, Virginia Dain. In October of 1953 they began to raise their family and in 1959 moved to the community of Westgate. In the early years of life in Westgate Bob involved himself with the Community Association where he served as Sports Director and minor house league coach. Bob considered the eight years spent in night school to receive his CMA as one of his proudest professional achievements. His family considered the time he spent with them and his handmade gifts bearing the plaque “Made in Grandpa’s Workshop” to be of even greater regard. Bob retired from Halliburton Oil Services on March 31st 1990 after forty years of dedicated service.
Bob is survived by his spouse Virginia and children Laurie (Gerry) Perry, Gary (Maggie) Armstrong, Sandy (Robert) Albrecht, Melody (Jon) Chardon and grandchildren, Matt, Jeff, Mark, Jamie, Chris, Molly and Sophie. Bob was predeceased by his son Dougie, his parents Robert and Stella and brother Donald.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Signal Point for the “outstanding” care they provided Bob.
In living memory of Bob Armstrong, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296
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Priscilla Mahadeo, beloved wife of Clarence, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2008 at the age of 76 years.
Priscilla was born in Trinidad and immigrated to Calgary in 1969. Her love for children led her to a teaching career for many years until her retirement. Her enjoyment of travel lead her to experience many places and cultures. Priscilla was happiest when she was around family and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband Clarence of 53 years of marriage, her children Russell (Allison), Celia (Gregory), Merrick (Lavern), her seven grandchildren Kyle, Adam, Krista, Josh, Brett, Dion, J’nai and step grandchild Shinell. She is also survived by her brothers Kenneth, Winston, Keith, her sister Dorinda, and nephews and nieces.
A celebration of life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church (290 Edgepark Blvd. N.W.) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice (#920 – 7A Street NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3J3 Telephone: (403) 284 – 5195). The family would like to thank Dr. M. Deyholos, the staff at the Emergency and Unit 42 at the Foothills hospital, and the staff and volunteers at the Rosedale Hospice for the care and attention Priscilla received.
In living memory of Priscilla Mahadeo, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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