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MCALLISTER - Anne Elisabeth McAllister
passed away in her home on October 31, 1997 at the age of 72 years. She
is survived by her three daughters, Gabriele, Barbara, Kathy; and her son
John. In the words of her grandson, Brendan, "Oma loved her family
and she was a great cook. She liked to entertain and she liked good music.
We all really loved her. She was fun-loving and full of beauty, charm and
affection." Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 1307 - 14 Street S.W., on Friday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m., with
the Reverend Jesus Timajo officiating. Interment to follow at Eden Brook
Memorial Gardens. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711 (11/6/97).
McANDREWS - Wilfred Gerard McAndrews passed away peacefully in his sleep
on September 2, 1997 at the age of 78 years. Funeral Mass will be celebrated
at St. Mark's Catholic Church (5552 Madigan Drive N.E.), today, September
6, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Roul Ranola, Celebrant. If friends so
desire, donations can be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. In living memory
of Wilfred McAndrews, 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 (9/6/97).
MCANGUS - Jack Dallis passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital
on September 14, 1997 at the age of 64 years. Best friend and loving companion
of Marlene Davison. He is also survived by his brother Donald (Edith)
McAngus and sister Wilda (Alex) Lamont; as well as five nephews and one
niece, all of Ontario. Jack is predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and
Bill, and his brother Glen. Jack dedicated twenty-one years of service
to ensuring that the grounds of Market Mall were always beautifully landscaped
and properly maintained. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOMES "Garden Chapel",
3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. If
friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker
Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 4N2. FOSTER'S FUNERAL
HOMES "Garden Chapel" and Crematorium, Directors. Telephone:
297-0888 (9/17/97).
MCAULEY - Kathleen (Kae) Mary (nee Boyle) died peacefully at Foothills
Hospital on Friday, November 14, 1997 of a stroke. Kae was born on June
16, 1920 in Brandon, Manitoba and resided in Calgary since 1958. Kae's
family, friends and church were the focus of her life. As wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother she was a loving, generous pillar of
strength for the McAuley family. Here religious faith and her self-less
devotion to helping others also played an important role in her life.
Kae was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and an active
member of the Ladies' Guild. She also enjoyed her activities with the
Heritage Seniors and her Tuesday afternoon bowling league. Kae is survived
by Bill, her husband of fifty-five years; sons, Murray (Sue) and Rob (Kathi)
McAuley; daughters, Pat (Duane) Tritter and Betti-Rae (Larry) Toole; grandchildren,
Marcy (Piotr Stazselis), Dana, Cassandra and Michael McAuley, Shea (Nicole)
Tritter, Laura and Colin Toole; great-grandsons, Kyler and Brayden Tritter,
all of Calgary; sisters, Frances (Adam) Lawson of Brandon, Sadie (Hugh)
McAmmond of Edmonton; brother Charlie Boyle of Brandon; numerous nieces,
nephews and many friends. Kae was predeceased in 1978 by her grandson
Jason Paul Tritter. A life lived in kindness, service and unconditional
love is the legacy Kae leaves to family and friends. She will be lovingly
remembered in our hearts. The family wishes to express their heartfelt
thanks to Dr. William Fletcher and the wonderful staff at the Foothills
Hospital Heart & Stroke Investigation Unit (Unit 112), the Emergency
Room, and the EMS technicians for their kind and compassionate care. The
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 1:00 p.m.
at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 703 Heritage Drive S.W., Calgary.
Interment will be held at her final resting place in Brandon, Manitoba
(date to be determined). Flowers are gratefully declined, but those who
wish may make memorial tributes to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Memorial Fund or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Funeral
arrangements in care of MEMORIES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, 12705
Lake Fraser Drive S.E., Calgary. Telephone: 403-216-1386 (11/16/97).
McCAIG - Mrs. Stella May McCaig of Calgary, passed away on June 10, 1997
at the age of 87 years. Born November 17, 1909, in Berea, Kentucky, Stella
moved with her family to Drinkwater, Saskatchewan in 1911. She married
John W. (Jack) McCaig in 1925 and the family moved to Moose Jaw in 1929.
While in Moose Jaw, Stella was active in St. Andrew's United Church, the
Eastern Star and many other community and charitable organizations. In
Moose Jaw, Stella developed Crescent Valley Pony Acres, where she bred
and trained champion Shetland Ponies, which she showed throughout western
Canada. She also trained and showed her own Palomino Mare "Golden
Miss Muffet" to Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
After moving to an acreage near High River in 1980, she continued to involve
her family and grandchildren with her horses, ponies and dogs. At the
time of her passing, she was living at The Renoir in Calgary. She was
a warm loving friend and teacher to her children and grandchildren. She
instilled a love and caring for all animals to those whose lives she touched.
Stella will be lovingly remembered and great missed by her sons, John
R. (Bud) and his wife Ann, and Maurice W. and his wife Nicole; and grandchildren,
Jeffrey McCaig and his wife Marilyn, JoAnn McCaig, Roxanne McCaig, Jane
McCaig, Dawne Clark and her husband Graham and Debra Weltzin, all of Calgary,
Melanie McCaig of Toronto, John McCaig of Victoria, Mark McCaig and his
wife Jillian of Kelowna, and Michael McCaig of Vancouver; as well as fourteen
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law,
Sylvia and Dr. Maxwell Smart of Abbotsford, B.C.; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Stella was predeceased by her husband Jack, daughter Jeanne,
son Roger, granddaughter Dana, sister Vernice, and brother Robert. Funeral
Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial
Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Friday, June 13, 1997 at 11:00
a.m. with the Very Rev. Robert T. Pynn of Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
officiating. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery at 2:00
p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the
Stella McCaig Fund at the Calgary Foundation, Suite 1920, 540 - 5 Avenue
S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M2. In living memory of Stella McCaig, a tree
will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY
FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W.,
CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (6/12/97).
MCCALLUM - George McCallum, formerly of Langley, B.C., beloved husband
of Mrs. Mary McCallum of Calgary, passed away at the Colonel Belcher Hospital
on October 27, 1997 at the age of 75 years. Mr. McCallum was awarded an
honorary life membership by the Stony Plain Meridian Lodge (Masons). He
was a member of the Al Azhar (Shrine) Temple AAONMS, Shrine Mounted Patrol,
and then became involved in Harness Racing and Standardbred Horses. Mr.
McCallum was the race secretary of the Northland Park in Edmonton and
the Calgary Stampede Park. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,
Cindy and Dan Kitchen of Fort St. John, B.C.; and two sons and daughters-in-law,
Gary and Jacki McCallum of Calgary, and John and Susan McCallum of Stony
Plain; three grandchildren, Brad and Tamara Campbell, and Devin McCallum;
and three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Thomas and Jenna McCallum and their
mother Pam, all of Calgary. He is also survived by a brother Jim McCallum
of Calgary; and a sister Anne Burden of Medicine Hat; as well as numerous
nieces and nephews. Mr. McCallum was predeceased by a grandson Dana McCallum,
three brothers, Hector, Slim and Archie, and a sister Alma. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells"
(2720 Centre Street North), on Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
Graveside Service to follow at "Field of Honor", Queen's Park
Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly
to the Shriner's Hospital For Crippled Children, Box 70038, Bowness Postal
Outlet, Calgary, Alberta T3B 3K3. In living memory of George McCallum,
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 (11/1/97).
McCARTHY - Mr. John (Jack) McCarthy passed away peacefully on Monday,
September 8, 1997 at the age of 80 years. Jack was known as a very optimistic
and caring person. His understanding, compassion and love for his fellow-man
will be greatly missed by his many friends and golfing buddies. Before
his retirement Jack worked for the C.P.R. as an apprentice instructor
at Alyth. Jack is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Gayle
and Bruno Arena; and his grandson Robert "Buddy". He will also
be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his faithful companion Betty
Sawyer and her family; daughters, Sue and Beth; son Gordon and many other
relatives. Jack is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Fred
and Vi, and their children, Bill, Maureen, and their families. Relatives
and friends are invited to Prayers at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel
of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Thursday, September
11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic
Church (2424 - 24 Avenue N.W.), on Friday, September 12, 1997 at 10:30
a.m. with the Rev. Robert M. Kasun, C.S.B. Celebrant. Private Graveside
Services in "St. Joseph's Section" at Queen's Park Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta
T2G 3Y6. In living memory of Jack McCarthy, a tree will be planted at
Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of
the Bells", 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH. Telephone: 403-276-2296 (9/10/97).
MCARTHY - Michael Joseph McCarthy of Calgary, passed away on Friday,
June 20, 1997 at the age of 62 years. Michael was born and spent his entire
life in the Calgary area. He married Patricia Dolores in 1963, and they
took up residence in Southwood, where he resided until the time of his
death. He will be remembered as a good neighbour, who was always willing
to lend a helping hand. Even after moving into Calgary, he never lost
his love for the farm, which was evident by his garden. He is survived
by a daughter, Michele (William) Montgomery of Lethbridge; a son, Blake
(Angella) and their son Charles Patrick, all of Calgary. Michael is also
survived by four brothers and six sisters and their families. He was predeceased
by his wife Patricia Dolores in 1995. Relatives and friends are invited
to Prayers at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, (8944 Elbow Drive S.W.), on
Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at
St. Gerard's Catholic Church, (8944 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday, June
25, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Alexander MacLennan, Celebrant. Graveside
Service to follow in "Good Shepherd Cemetery" at Mountain View
Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made
directly to the Rockyview Hospital, 7007 - 14 Street S.W., Calgary,Alberta
T2V 1P9. In living memory of Michael McCarthy, a tree will be planted
at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES,
"Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone:
403-243-8200 (6/23/97).
MCCLELLAND - Madge (nee Fairless) passed away at the Banff Mineral Springs
Hospital at the age of 93, on Tuesday, June 24, 1997. She leaves a legacy
of one daughter Noreen; three sons, Raymond, Hugh and Jim; eleven grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love for
her family, of the mountains, her home and her community, especially her
Senior friends. Fiercely independent, she remained in her home on Squirrel
Street until her passing, always there to receive visitors. Predeceased
by her husband Jack McClelland, sister Isobella Armstrong and brother
Wilfred Fairless. A Service of Remembrance will be held at St. George's
in the Pines on Saturday, June 28, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend
Carmen Stansberry officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made
to the Mineral Springs Hospital. Arrangements in care of JACQUES FUNERAL
HOME, 211 Bear Street, Banff. Telephone: 762-3433 or 297-0711 (6/28/97).
MCCOLL - Richard (Rick) McColl of Calgary, passed away suddenly on November
19, 1997 at the age of 42 years. Rick will be sadly missed by his family
and many friends. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of FIRST
MEMORIAL, 1635 - 17 Avenue S.W., on Sunday, November 23, 1997 at 2:00
p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your
choice, or Rick's, The Salvation Army, 200, 1509 Centre Street S.W., Calgary
T2G 2E6. For information call 297-0717 (11/21/97).
MCCONNELL - Teddy Raymond McConnell, beloved husband of Mrs. Mia McConnell
of Calgary, passed away at the Foothills Hospital on November 9, 1997
at the age of 74 years. Besides his loving wife, Ted is survived by his
children, Darryl (Marilyn) McConnell of Etobicoke, Ontario, Darlene (Jim)
Scott of Calgary, Alberta, Brian McConnell of Calgary, Alberta, Susan
(Carl) Nanni of Thornhill, Ontario, Judy (Shane) Coultis of Banff, Alberta,
and Ted (Gloria) Patterson of Banff, Alberta. He is also survived by his
grandchildren, Brent and Colleen McConnell, Victoria and Cynthia Scott,
David and Kevin Nanni, Shane, Brandi and Cory Coultis; great-grandchild
Bailey; his older brother John McConnell of Moncton, New Brunswick; and
his many beloved nieces, nephews and their children. He was predeceased
by his parents, John and Sarah McConnell, brothers and sisters, Viola,
Lorne, Daisy, Nina, Robert and his infant son Gary. Ted was born March
27, 1923 in Moncton, New Brunswick where he was raised and educated. In
1944 he married Doreen (Peggy) Wilson with whom he raised four children.
Employed by Eastern Bakeries, he was an active member of the First United
Baptist Church. In 1958, he moved to Calgary with his family where he
enjoyed a thirty year career with Air Canada. In 1974, he married Mia
Patterson and became a loving husband and father to her and her two children.
After retiring, he and Mia enjoyed traveling and caring for their many
pets. Being an outgoing, friendly person, he had many life-long friends.
He was beloved by many and will be dearly missed by all. Those wishing
to pay their respects, may do so at the MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will
be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Thursday, November
13, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Children's Wish
Foundation (No. 302, 223 - 12 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2R 0G9), or to
the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.) (1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary,
AB T2E 6T6). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY and FUNERAL
HOME, 17 AVENUE S.E. at GARDEN ROAD (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.). Telephone:
403-272-5555 (11/13/97).
MCCORMACK - Muriel Audrey McCormack, beloved wife of Stanley Victor of
Calgary, passed away on June 2, 1997, at the age of 78 years. Funeral
Services will be held at Renfrew United Church, 956 Radnor Avenue N.E.,
on Thursday, June 5, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Wilk
officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, 17 Avenue S.E. at
Garden Road (3 km East of 68 Street S.E.), located within Mountain View
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Phone: 403-272-5555. (6/5/97)
MCCOUBREY - Allison (Al) McCoubrey, beloved husband of Mrs. Marlene McCoubrey
of Airdrie, passed away suddenly at his residence on June 2, 1997, at
the age of 75 years. Al was born on May 1, 1922 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
He moved to Calgary in 1951 and married Marlene in 1953. Al managed hatcheries
in Calgary for most of his life, retiring from Chinook Belt Hatcheries
in 1983. Besides his loving wife, Al is survived by three sons and two
daughters-in-law, Randy, Kevin and Kim, Barry and Janice; a daughter and
son-in-law, Cindy and Perry Nitz, all of Calgary; four grandchildren,
Kyle, Kelcie, Samantha and Rochelle. He is also survived by two brothers,
Harry and Richard McCoubrey of P.E.I.; and two sisters, Irene McAdam and
Marjorie McCoubrey, both of St. John, New Brunswick; as well as numerous
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Bradley in 1961 his parents,
Harry and Carrie McCoubrey, a brother Rex, and two sisters, Audrey and
Ruth. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Airdrie
Funeral Home" (300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, Alberta), today, June
5, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Miller of Airdrie Seventh-Day
Adventist Church officiating. Interment to follow at Airdrie Cemetery.
In living memory of Al McCoubrey, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek
Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Airdrie
Funeral Home", 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA. Telephone:
403-948-1100. (6/5/97)
MCCOY - Margaretta (Etta) Theresa (nee Hodgson) of Calgary, passed away
peacefully at Cedars Villa in Calgary on June 17, 1997 at the age of 86
years. She is survived by two sons, Brian (Lucy Gorman) McCoy of Nepean,
Ontario, and Terry (Gayle) McCoy of Calgary. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren, Benjamin, Martin and Evan of Nepean, Ontario and Erin,
Jennifer, Ted and Matthew of Calgary. Etta was predeceased by her husband
Ted in 1989, her parents, Benjamin and Anne Hodgson of Vernon, B.C. and
her sisters, Ruth McKim and Joyce Richards. A Service of Remembrance will
be held at LEYDEN'S "Chapel of Remembrance" (17 Avenue and 2
Street S.W.), on Saturday, June 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire,
a memorial tribute may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. The family would
like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Cedars Villa for the care
and kindness given to Etta. Funeral arrangements in care of LEYDEN'S FUNERAL
HOME LTD. and Bow Valley Crematorium. Telephone: 228-4422 (6/19/97).
MCCRACKEN - Duncan James McCracken. Duncan McCracken, graduate Professional
Engineer from the University of Alberta was retired thirteen years from
Nova Corporation after employment of forty years by Polysar. He was born
December 23, 1918 at Medicine Hat, Alberta, son of Duncan and Jennie McCracken
and died Sunday, November 30, 1997. He met and married Marjorie (Abel)
in Sarnia where his children, Scott, Jennifer (Moore) and Rebecca were
also born. One grandchild, Kaitlin Rebecca, was born to Jennifer and Will
Moore in January of 1996. His work served as his hobby which led him to
overseas assignments in Mexico, England and Belgium culminating in the
building and management of the Polysar Bioxidation plant in the final
year of employment. Since retirement he was actively involved in the regulation
of the Great Lakes, by serving as President and Vice-President of the
International Great Lakes Coalition, President of the Canadian Great Lakes
Coalition, and President of the local Chapter in the Coalition for the
Regulation of the Great Lakes. Funeral Services will be conducted by the
Rev. John Torrance of Central Baptist Church at STEWART FUNERAL HOME,
254 George Street, Sarnia at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, with
Visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December
2. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice (12/2/97).
MCCULLEY - Wesley Everett McCulley June 7, 1921 - November 18, 1997 He
will be remembered always by his loving wife Marie; daughter Janine; grandson
Joel; special granddaughter Seema; and his friends. A Celebration of Wesley's
Life will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W.
(within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Sunday, November 23,
1997 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements and Cremation in care of HERITAGE FAMILY
FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111
(11/21/97).
MCDERMID - Katherine (nee Robinson) passed away peacefully at the Foothills
Hospital on December 13, 1997, following a brief illness. Born in Melfort,
Saskatchewan and raised in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Katherine came
to Calgary following the completion of her nursing training in Brandon.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Arnold and John, who died in the
Second World War, by her husband Don in 1979, and by her sisters, Isabel
and Margaret. She is survived by her daughter Nancy; son John and daughter-in-law
Laurie Allen, all of Calgary; and by her sister Florence of Fort Saskatchewan.
Kaye worked for many years at the Associate Clinic following her arrival
in Calgary. She was married to Don McDermid in 1952 and later left nursing
to raise her family. She returned to work in the early 1970's when the
Beverly Nursing Home opened its new facility on 90 Avenue S.W., and later
retired as its Director of Nursing in 1983. Funeral Services will be held
at JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Wednesday, December 17,
1997 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
friends so wishing may make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. JACQUES FUNERAL
HOME, Directors. Telephone: 297-0711 (12/16/97).
MCDONALD - James Frances McDonald of Calgary, passed away at the Peter
Lougheed Hospital on July 7, 1997 at the age of 68 years. Funeral Services
will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells"
(2720 Centre Street North), on Monday, July 14, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside
Services to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. In living memory of James
McDonald, 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 (7/12/97).
MCDONALD - George T. (Born March 19, 1912 George E.C. Macdonald). Passed
peacefully at Colonel Belcher Hospital in Calgary on Monday, June 23,
1997. A Royal Canadian Air Force veteran, George was predeceased by both
his beloved wives, Earla in 1960 and Marjorie in 1990. He is survived
by his brother Alec of Tucson, Arizona; his children, George, Lynn, Janet,
Rob, and Sheila, and their spouses; and four grandchildren; and by his
extended family, Janet and David Bruneau and Lorne and Lou Smith, their
six children, and six grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of the
Colonel Belcher Hospital for the compassionate care our father received.
As one of the original residents of Kanerva House, George will be honoured
with a Memorial Service to be held at Kanerva (2945 - 26 Avenue S.E.,
Calgary), on Friday, June 27, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., following a private Interment.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society,
Second Floor, 215 - 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 1A2. In living
memory of George McDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel",
5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (6/25/97).
MCDONALD - Isobel "Jean" McDonald of Calgary, passed away at
the George Boyack Nursing Home, on July 2, 1997 at the age of 74 years.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S
"Park Memorial Chapel" (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Wednesday,
July 9, 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In living memory of Jean McDonald,
a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008 ELBOW DRIVE
S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (7/9/97).
MCDONALD - Mr. L.D. (Doug) McDonald, beloved husband of Mrs. Shirley
McDonald of Cochrane and formerly of Leduc, Alta., passed away at the
Agape Manor Hospice in Calgary on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at the age
of 71 years. Doug was employed with Texaco Canada (Imperial Oil) for thirty-seven
years, retiring in 1990. He then had a private consulting business in
the pipeline construction industry until his passing. Besides his loving
wife, Doug is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sandy
McDonald; and one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Jim Holmberg, all
of Cochrane; five grandchildren, Jaime and Chris; Michael, David and Kate.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Fish Creek
Chapel" (14441 Bannister Road S.E.), on Monday, November 3, 1997
at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Services to follow at the Okotoks Cemetery, Okotoks.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Agape
Manor Hospice (1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, T2N 1B8). In living memory
of Doug McDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park
by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel",
14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575 (11/1/97).
MCDOUGALL - Nellie. On June 14, 1997, Mrs. Nellie McDougall of Calgary
passed away at the age of 81 years. Survived by her loving husband Ray;
daughter Noreen of Edmonton; two grandchildren, Glen (Bev) and Sandy (Brant)
of Edmonton; three great-grandchildren, Adam, Jake and Shanea of Edmonton;
two sisters, Bernice and Connie. Memorial Service Tuesday, June 17 at
1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 640 - 19 Avenue N.W., Calgary.
Cremation in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of other tributes,
donations may be made to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, 1820
Richmond Road S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2T 5C7. PARK MEMORIAL LTD. Funeral
Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard). Phone: 1-403-426-0050
(6/15/97).
MCDOWELL - Marie C. (Ackrill) passed away on October 14, 1997 in her
92nd year. Predeceased by her husband Arthur and six sisters, she is survived
by her sons, Keith (Anna) and Kevin (Kay); grandchildren, Geoffrey of
Toronto, Richard, Roger (Carol), Lorraine (Jim) and Michael (Kaycee);
and great-grandson Christopher, all of Calgary. Cremation has taken place
(10/22/97).
McFAUL - Arthur George McFaul passed away at home on Sunday, November
30, 1997 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his
close friend Jeanne Fredeen; his children, Jo Anne (Gordon) Atkins, Beth
(Martin) Eva, and David; and his grandchildren, Doug, Kerry and Christy
Atkins. He was predeceased by his father Harry, his mother Josephine (nee
Henry), brothers, Jack and Bob and by his sister Muriel Broadfoot. Art
was born in Red Deer on October 4, 1920. Following graduation from Crescent
Heights High School in 1938, he served in World War II from 1939 to 1945.
Upon his return, he earned his BSc, BEd and Med degrees. He was a dedicated
High School Science Teacher for thirty years with the Calgary Board of
Education and spent many additional hours tutoring students and coaching
basketball, football and track and field. He also devoted many volunteer
hours during his life to school, community, political and church organizations.
A Memorial Service will be held at Parkdale United Church, 2919 - 8 Avenue
N.W., on Friday, December 5, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Jen Craig officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Art's memory may be made directly to
the Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association, c/o Viscount Bennett
Centre, 2519 Richmond Road S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 4M2, or to the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G
3Y6. Funeral and Cremation arrangements in care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL
SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel". Telephone: 299-0111 (12/2/97).
MCGAFFIN - Harry William McGaffin, beloved husband of Dorothy McGaffin
of Calgary, passed away peacefully on December 2, 1997 at the age of 71
years. He will also be sadly missed by his children, Terry (Geri) McGaffin
and Sandra (Leonard) Fagnan, all of Langdon; and four grandchildren, Jackie,
Kirby, Kristi and Cody. Harry was employed for over forty years as an
electrician in the Oil Industry. He was actively involved in the Forest
Lawn and Chestermere Communities in which he lived. He was an active member
of the "White Cappers" Seniors of Chestermere and the Happy
Wanderers Trailer Club of Calgary. Those wishing to pay their respects
may do so at Pierson's Funeral Home, 4121 - 17 Avenue S.E. on Thursday,
December 4, 1997 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held
at the Chestermere Community Complex, 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere
on Friday, December 5, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial tributes
may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W, Calgary
T2N 4N2 or the Calgary Humane Society, 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary
T2E 6T6. PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE, Directors. Telephone: 235-3602 (12/4/97).
MCHALE - Mrs. Joyce McHale (nee Epps), beloved wife for forty-seven years
of Mr. Patrick McHale of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General
Hospital on Friday, September 12, 1997 at the age of 68 years. Joyce was
born in Faversham, Kent, England on Saturday, February 16, 1929 and came
to Canada with her family in May of the same year. She resided in the
Montreal area of Quebec until 1984, then moving to Calgary to be with
her grandchildren. Besides her loving husband, Joyce is survived by two
daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Clair Edwards, and Joanne and
Ken Nuttall; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Elaine McHale; three
grandson, Terry Carbonnell and Stacey Wright, Dale Carbonnell, and Alex
McHale; her granddaughter Crystal McHale; and her great-granddaughter
Erica Carbonnell. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law,
Donald Epps, and Tom and Mary Epps, and Eileen Epps; two sisters and brother-in-law,
Hilda and Don Grant, and Peggy Coyle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, her brother Bob, her brother-in-law
Tom Coyle, and her sister-in-law Betty Epps. Those wishing to pay their
respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park Memorial Chapel",
(5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), on Monday, September 15, 1997 from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. In living memory of Joyce McHale, a tree will be planted
at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES,
"Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone:
403-256-9575 (9/14/97).
MCHUGH - Kevin S. passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on
November 12, 1997 at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered
by his wife Beverley; daughter Shannon and Lloyd Allen; son David and
Carole; son Russell and Sherri; daughter Tara McHugh and Darrin Lee; grandchildren,
Kevin, Gil, Geneisa, Brendan and Kiara; as well as family in Ireland.
Kevin was well-known for his enthusiasm and love and life; he loved meeting
people, working in his garden, talking with the neighbors or anyone who
would stop by to chat. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at
JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., on Friday, November 14, 1997
at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral,
219 - 18 Avenue S.W. on Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. with
the Rev. Lawrence Bagnall, Celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 1402 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary
T2N 1B9. JACQUES FUNERAL HOME, Directors. Phone: 297-0711 (11/13/97).
MCINNES - Leonard Douglas McInnes of Calgary, passed away at the Forest
Grove Nursing Home on September 12, 1997 at the age of 71 years. Leonard
was born in Bredenbury, Saskatchewan where he attended school. He came
to Calgary in 1945 and was employed with White Rose Gas Company as a truck
driver. In 1956, he moved to Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan to go farming. In
1987, Leonard returned to Calgary where he has since resided. He served
with the P.P.C.L.I. at Currie Barracks. Leonard is survived by two sons
and daughters-in-law, Marno and Margaret of Vancouver, B.C., Howie and
Cheryl of Calgary; and a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Bruce Inverarity
of Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan; six grandchildren, Regan, Lance, Pauline,
Chantra, Shelby and Allan. He is also survived by three sisters, Betty
Laxdal of Calgary, Bernice and her husband Fred Berard of Sylvan Lake,
Maria Newton and Allan Posti of Eckville; and his sister-in-law Anne Grassick
of Calgary. Leonard was predeceased by his parents, Pat McInnes in 1939,
Edna McInnes Peter in 1995, brothers, Jerry McInnes in 1955, Clifford
McInnes in 1987, sister Olive Paulson in 1990, nephew John Laxdal in 1981
and brother-in-law Bruce Laxdal in 1982. Funeral Services will be held
at McINNES & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel of the Bells", (2720 Centre
Street North), on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m. In living memory
of Leonard McInnes, 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 (9/14/97).
MCINNIS - Mrs. Mary (Mae) Cairns McInnis, beloved wife of Mr. A.J. (Alf)
McInnis of Calgary, passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on December
10, 1997, after a brief illness, at the age of 83 years. Born in Calgary
in 1914, Mae attended Sunnyside School, graduating from Western Canada
High School before attending Garbutts Business College. They were married
on December 11, 1940, and would have celebrated their fifty-seventh anniversary.
Mae was a former member of the Rotary Ann's where she took a very active
interest. She was also a member of the Glencoe Club. Besides her loving
husband, Mae is survived by her son Dr. John McInnis of Nashville, Tennessee;
her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Christoph Schroeder of Calgary;
as well as three granddaughters, Mary Lee and Elizabeth of Nashville,
and Katharine of Calgary. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Cameron
in 1955. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Park
Memorial Chapel", (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.), today, December 13,
1997 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Donald C. MacMahon of the United Church
of Canada officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be
made directly to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society, 7475 Flint
Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1G3. In living memory of Mae McInnis,
a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS &
HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, "Park Memorial Chapel", 5008
ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-243-8200 (12/13/97).
MCINTOSH - Dr. Homer E. McIntosh, beloved husband of Gloria of Calgary
and formerly of Ottawa, Ontario, passed away at the Rockyview Hospital,
Calgary on Wednesday, December 3, 1997, at the age of 82 years. Forwarding
arrangements to Ottawa, Ontario. In living memory of Dr. Homer E. McIntosh,
a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS &
HollOWAY FUNERAL HOMES "Fish Creek Chapel", 14441 BANNISTER
ROAD S.E., CALGARY. Telephone: 403-256-9575 (12/5/97).
MCINTYRE - Donald Alfred, born March 22, 1924, passed away June 5, 1997,
beloved husband of Mrs. Jean McIntyre, Calgary. He is also survived by
a son Norman (Lana); two daughters, Gloria (Doug), Shirley (Ken), all
of Calgary; six grandchildren, Scott, Jason, Rob, Spencer, Sandra and
Chad; one great-grandchild Jordyn; two brothers, Jack (Kay) and Bill (Florence);
four sisters, Olive, Evelyn, Bernice and Agnes (Sid). He was predeceased
by his parents, Irwin and Agnes McIntyre, three brothers, Mac, Clifford
and Gordon, and a sister Eva. Mr. McIntyre was employed with Imperial
Oil Ltd. for thirty years and was a proud member of the crew on the Leduc
Number 1 Discovery Well in 1947. During his retirement he enjoyed Woodworking
and Duck Carving and gave many beautiful pieces of his work to his family.
Memorial Services at St. Michael and All Angels' Anglican Church, 335
- 16 Avenue N.W., Monday, June 9, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. with Archdeacon Peter
Millen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta
Lung Association, 302, 609 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 2A1. Cremation
and Funeral arrangements care of HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Heritage
Funeral Home". Telephone: 299-0100 (6/7/97).
MCIVOR - Mrs. Gwendolyn McIvor (nee Ferguson), dearly loved mother and
grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on October
26, 1997 at the age of 87 years. Born on December 22, 1909, the second
youngest of a pioneering family, Gwen grew up on a farm near Crossfield,
Alberta. She became a teacher and taught for many years in rural southern
Alberta. After the death of her parents, she moved to Montreal where she
trained and worked as a nurse. She married Tom McIvor, a horseman and
trainer from Carstairs, Alberta and returned to Calgary to have and raise
her family. She continued to work, primarily in nursing, until her retirement
at age sixty-six. A women of independent spirit, integrity, warmth and
good humour, Gwen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She accepted
the aftereffects of a severe stroke which she suffered on March 2, 1996
with the same grace and strength which characterized her life. She will
be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Gwen is survived
by her loving children, daughter and son-in-law, Anna Kae and Dave Todd
of Calgary; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Pat McIvor of Kelowna, B.C.;
her beloved granddaughter Kristen McIvor of Vancouver, B.C.; six sisters-in-law,
Claire Ferguson, Peggy Ferguson, Helen Reimer, Anne McIvor, Kay McIvor
and Clare Austin; and many dear nieces, nephews, other family members
and friends. Gwen was predeceased by her dear husband Tom in 1981 and
by her parents, Frances and Tunis Ferguson, her brothers, Mac, Elmer,
Charlie and Jack, and her sisters, Georgina, Emma, Mabel and Anne. Those
wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S "Chapel
of the Bells" (2720 Centre Street North), on Friday, October 31,
1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Northminster
United Church (3311 Centre Street North), on Saturday, November 1, 1997
at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Linda Benson officiating. Graveside Service
to follow at Carstairs Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes
may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta,
1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Y6. In living memory of Gwen
McIvor, 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 (10/29/97).
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