Tom Hannam passed away on peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2006, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 55 years. He fought a hard battle against complications after heart surgery.
Tom was born and raised in Calgary and was well known in the trucking business as a heavy duty mechanic. He was working in Blackfalds, AB with long time friend Mitch Wyman. He will be missed.
Tom is survived by his sons, Derek and James; ex-wife Linda, his sister Dianne Anderson; brother Bob (Jean) Hannam; Auntie Frances (Stan) of Victoria; Auntie Irene of Calgary; as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Flo.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Rick Scruggs of Bow Valley Christian Church, Presider. Special thanks to the ICU unit at Foothills Hospital. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Thomas Hannam, 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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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and sister on Tuesday November 28, 2006 surrounded by her family and friends.
Dianna was born in Calgary on July 29, 1942 at the Calgary General Hospital, and was cared for deeply by her family, friends and pets (Scampy & Buttons). Dianna was the type of person who was always available when needed, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Dianna spent almost a decade driving Cardinal school buses and served numerous years on the Executive of the Royal Canadian Legion, Jubilee Branch #286.
Dianna is survived by her loving husband Carman; her devoted sons Ron Maeers of Kelowna and Rick Maeers (Karen) of Vancouver; sister Sharon Billings of Calgary and brother John McDermott (Bev) of Salmon Arm; step-children Sherry, Debbie (Bill), Diane (Brian), Dale (Vicky), Shelly, Shane (Kerri), and Darren; as well as many nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323 – 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6 Telephone: (403) 250-7722 ext. 309.
In living memory of Dianna Johnston, 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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Sarah Pennock of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2006 at the age of 102 years.
Sarah will be lovingly remembered by her children, David (Eva), Wilfred (Ella), and Lillian Copeland; as well as her eleven grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Doug, and son in law, Stan Copeland.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Special thanks to the staff of Waverly House for the wonderful care they provided for Sarah.
Arrangements in care of McINNIS AND HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells 2720 Center Street N.W. Calgary, AB TELEPHONE: (403)276-2296
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Ethel Rose Adams on Thursday November 23, 2006.
Ethel was born on November 11, 1913, in Minburn, Alberta, and lived her early life in Edmonton. She married Jerry Adams after the war and when Jerry rejoined the Canadian Army in 1950 the family moved to Calgary from 1953 to 1958. Next came a wonderful posting to England from 1958 to 1961, after which the family returned to Calgary. Ethel led a full life raising her children and being the wife of an army officer. At fifty-seven she started work with Central Mortgage and Housing and loved the new found independence and confidence it gave her. After retirement at sixty-five, Ethel enjoyed weekly bridge games with the Heritage Seniors at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and was an active member of the Calgary Nu-Grads Club. She also contributed time and talent to her church and many charities and kept us guessing about the part of the world she would visit next. Ethel spent many hours knitting. Slippers were her specialty. For the last six years she donated ten pairs of slippers each month to Ronald McDonald House. Special heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Carewest Sarcee, Unit 2 for their kindness and compassion to our wife and mother in her final days.
Ethel is survived by her husband Gerald Adams; daughter Judith (Peter) Waldron; and son Don (Wendy) Adams.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (703 Heritage Drive S.W.), on Saturday December 2, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Ronald McDonald House Calgary, 1921 – 28 Street S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 2H1 Telephone: (403) 240-3000, www.rmhcalgary.org. or to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, www.theseed.ca, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Ethel Adams, 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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John Wesley Corless, beloved husband of Bernice Corless, of Calgary passed away at the Bethany Care Centre on Monday, November 27, 2006 at the age of 62 years.
John was born on March 15, 1919 in Bolton, ON. He served with the R.C.A.F. from October 22, 1943 until March 11, 1946. John worked with the City of Calgary Parks and Recreation and Sunnyside Auto Body Works where he started his auto body mechanic apprenticeship. He was employed with Canadian Pacific Airlines in the maintenance department and remained with field aviation until his retirement at the age of seventy years.
John will be sadly missed by Bernice, his wife of sixty-two years; his son Bob Corless of Kitimat, BC; granddaughter Kelly Hafermehl of Edmonton and great-grandchildren, Kyle and Jordan of Edmonton.
Funeral Services will be held at Kensington Salvation Army Church (1705 Westmount Road N.W.) on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 420 – 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R9 Telephone: (403) 410-1111, www.salvationarmy.org. or to the Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta, #102, 5636 Burbank Crescent S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 243-9901, www.parkinsons-society.org. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of John Corless, 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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Anne Cecilia Poohkay, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother G.G., of Calgary passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006 at the age of 91 years.
Anne was born on January 25, 1915 in Shalka, AB. She attended a one-room school and later Normal School in Camrose, AB where she received her teaching certificate. Her long teaching career began in a small school in Willow Trail, AB. Anne married John Poohkay in 1939. Her beloved daughter, Donna, was born in 1940 and the family soon moved to Edmonton, AB. Anne taught elementary school for thirty years with the Edmonton Public School Board. While teaching, she completed her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Alberta in 1972. Upon retirement in 1980, Anne moved to Calgary to be closer to her family. She was a gifted artist and passed on her love of art to her family. She will be best remembered for her generosity, caring nature and wit.
Anne is survived by her son-in-law Bob Heim; granddaughter Tracy (Bob McDonald) and grandson Jeff (Rhonda) Heim, all of Calgary; as well as five great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Graham, Zoe, Breanna and Lauryn. She is also survived by her brother Edward and sister-in-law Emily Shalka of Fort Kent, AB. Anne was predeceased by her husband John in 1966 and her daughter Donna in January, 2006.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke’s Catholic Church (Corner of Northmount Drive & Northland Drive N.W.) on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Meadows, Presider. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, Christmas Campaign, 822, 420 – 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R9 Telephone: (403) 410-1111, www.salvationarmy.org.
In living memory of Anne Poohkay, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W., CALGARY. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.
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Our beloved son Jason Snow Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the Foothills Medical Centre.
Jason was greatly loved even in the short time he was here. Jason’s parents Julie and Jason Sr. will dearly miss him. He will be missed by his siblings and numerous relatives.
Wake Services will be held at the residence of Julie Snow (Morley, AB) on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. Funeral Service will be held at the residence of Julie Snow (Morley, AB) on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Wesley Cemetery, Morley, AB. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Jason Snow Jr., 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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Phyllis McDonald (nee Neame) of Calgary, beloved wife of the late Albert McDonald, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2006, at the age of 87 years.
Born in the County of Buckingham, England, Phyllis arrived in Canada as a baby. She trained as a nurse at the Calgary General Hospital, graduating in 1940. She played an active role in the Alumni. Phyllis met her husband Ab (Albert) in Grand Trunk, and spent many wonderful years in Calgary raising their three children, Arlene Mackintosh of Calgary, Joan Gusa (Chuck) of Springbank, and Michael McDonald (Barbara) of High River, AB. Ab predeceased her in 2002. Together, Phyl and Ab were involved the hotel business (Westgate, Stampeder), ranching, and racing thoroughbred horses. As well, they were active members of the Calgary Winter Club, and avid golfers. Phyllis enjoyed her trips to Phoenix, Palm Springs, Maui, and her condo in Radium, B.C. She was an avid photographer, golfer, and swimmer (CWC). Phyl (Grandma) was passionate about the accomplishments and strengths of her wonderful grandchildren and their partners, Jody, Lara, Matt (Laurie), Susan, Cheryl (Daryl), Jason, Chris, Alana (Dan) and Jamie; her great grandchildren, Willow, Mason, Erik and Genevieve. As well, Phyl will be missed by her beloved Neame siblings; her two sisters, Edna Martin, Joan (Ethan) Compton, and by her two brothers, Norm Neame of Calgary, and Hugh Neame of Toronto, ON.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, December 1, 2006. Funeral Services will be held at St. Barnabus Anglican Church on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jagdutt Singh, Presider. Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens . Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, 5th Floor, 9942 – 108 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2J5 Telephone: (780-428-0400). Special thanks to the nurses and nursing assistants, Unit 46 Special Services, Foothills Hospital and Homecare, for their compassionate care. In particular, special thanks to Jean Sinclair, Phyllis’ wonderful caregiver and special friend for the past year.
In living memory of Phyllis 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.
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Veletta M. Black of Calgary passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 26, 2006, with family at her side.
Born in Edmonton on May 21, 1920, Val was the youngest child of Alfred and Clara Alexander of Prince George, BC, where she resided until moving to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta. There she achieved her BA in Home Economics, and met her husband Frank Black of Calgary whom she married in June of 1946. They enjoyed fifty-three years together until Frank’s passing in 1999. Val enjoyed golfing at the Calgary Golf and Country Club, and was a volunteer for many years with the Samaritan Club of Calgary. During Frank’s years of involvement with the Rotary Club of South Calgary, Val was active with the Rotary Anns where she helped support Rotary projects. She was a member of St. Phillip Anglican Church. Val was known for her love of cooking, particularly for family and friends. Her recipes were compiled in a cookbook dedicated to her family of which was appropriately named “That Was Good, Mom”.
Val is survived by her loving children, Dr. Barry and Georgia Black and their children Noel, Graeme, and Alex; Barbara and Marshall Davidson and their children Heather and Robbie, all of Calgary, and Beverley and Mike Fraser and Kimberley and great-grandson Kolbe, of Kailua – Kona, Hawaii; her cousins Robert and Evelyn Black and family, of Calgary; her niece, Lavyna Alexander of Sooke, BC, and her good friend Gord West of Calgary.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church (1802 – 33 Avenue S.W.), on Friday December 8, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. Reception will follow. Forward condolences to mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Samaritan Club of Calgary, 103 Scenic Ridge Court N.W., Calgary, T3L-1V2, The Family Assistance Project. The family wishes to thank Dr. Patrick Wong and the staff at Inter Care Chinook.
In living memory of Veletta Black, 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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Robert (Bob) Allan Park of Calgary passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2006 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73 years. His spirit and will was indomitable to the end.
Bob is survived by Beth, his beloved wife of fifty-one years; his children Deb (Stu), Bruce (Mary), Rob (Yvonne), Jamie, and Michelle (Clint); and his grandbabies and pride and joys, Ashley, Adam, Layton, Reed, Ty and Kristi.
Bob grew up in Coleman, AB where he met and fell in love with Beth, his high school sweetheart. To pay for his university education Bob cowboyed in Banff, and successfully graduated from Oklahoma University as a Petroleum Engineer. He soon after began a life long career with Chevron Canada, which allowed him to have a huge impact on both the oil patch and his co-workers. He retired as Vice President, Production at the age of fifty-eight to give his full attention to his other passions, which included Beth, his family, fishing, wine making, curling, gardening and enjoying his cabin at the Shuswap. Bob will always be remembered for organizing annual family fishing trips and spending the summers with his children and grandchildren at the Shuswap, and never once in the last thirty-five years missing the fall Shuswap salmon run. Bob has left a strong and close family filled with love and laughter. He’s an inspiration for hard work, dedication, honesty and integrity. Because of Bob we have learned to strive to do our best, believe in ourselves and speak our minds. We will always love him and the memories he’s made for us will hold us until we meet again. Many thanks to all the doctors and nurses in the ICU of the Foothills Medical Centre and Rockyview General Hospital and especially to Dr. Girard. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Calgary Health Trust (Foothills Medical Centre, ICU Unit), Suite 800, 11012 MacLeod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2J 6A5, Telephone: (403)943-0615.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Corner of 4th Street and Northmount Drive N.W.) on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Bob Park, 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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