April 4, 1924 – February 28, 2010
With deep sadness the family of Dorothy Lewis announce her passing in Calgary February 28, 2010.
Dorothy was born in Kingston April 4, 1924. She lived her life in Toronto where she married Stuart L Lewis and raised a family of four. Dorothy was predeceased by her son David and husband Stuart. She is survived by her son Robert, Stuart, daughter Diane, 10 Grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A family service has taken place in Calgary with internment to follow in Toronto in the spring.
In living memory of Dorothy Lewis, 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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September 4, 1927 – February 28, 2010
Bill passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2010. Bill is survived by his two daughters, Susan and Jill. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Gerry Crandall; his niece Michelle; nephews, Jeff, Rob and Chip and their families. Susan and Jill would like to thank Gerry Davidson, the pharmacy staff at Evergreen Shoppers Drug Mart, Dr. Trevor Bernhardt and staff at the Fish Creek Medical Clinic and the Alberta Health Home Care Team. Everyone was so helpful and kind. At Bill’s request there will be no Service. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Bill is finally again with his sweetheart, Betty. They have loved one another for more than sixty-seven years.
In living memory of Bill Crandall, 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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July 18, 1927 – February 28, 2010
Tom Moffat of Cochrane, beloved husband of the late Lucia Moffat (deceased March 14, 2008), passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the age of eight-two years.
Tom was born in Calgary and is the only son of Thomas Black and Winifred Ada Moffat. He graduated from Western Canada High School in 1945, and then attended SAIT where he received his aircraft maintenance certificate. Tom’s career took him to many places throughout Canada. He worked for several airlines throughout his career, retiring in Ontario in 1989 from Wardair Canada. He enjoyed climbing and hiking in the mountains with his parents who were pioneers in climbing circles and were members of the Alpine Club of Canada. Tom was instrumental in developing youth hostels in Alberta. He would often cycle between these hostels helping to build and maintain them. Tom met Lucia in early 1958 through a hiking group, known as the Rocky Mountain Ramblers. They were married December 20, 1958. Tom and Lucia later enjoyed camping, hiking and travelling with their three children. They retired to Nakusp, BC in 1990 and lived there for fifteen years before returning to the Calgary area.
Tom is survived by two sons and daughters in law and a daughter and son in law, James and Laura, Peter and Jackie, Marijke and David Couch, and Colleen’s mother Karen all of Cochrane, six Grandchildren, Zachary, McKayla, Jonathon, Colleen, Malena and Jayda, as well as his step grand daughter Elouise.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.
Memorial Services will be held at BETHANY CARE CENTRE (302 Quigley Drive Cochrane, AB T4C 1X9) on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Thomas Moffat, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane Funeral Home, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE. Telephone: (403) 932-4740.
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May 6, 1916 – February 28, 2010
Verna passed away peacefully Sunday, February 28 at the age of 93.
She was the third of four children born to Ernest Albert and Myrtle (Vodden) Titus. She attended Jarvis Collegiate in Toronto, married Lorne Gibson (d. 1993) in 1945 and raised two daughters. Verna enjoyed many summers living on the Toronto Islands, curling at St. George’s Golf and Country Club and vacationing in the Caribbean with dear Lorne and close friends. She was quick to smile and was known for her love of anything green and her brilliant red hair. For fifty-two years Verna lived in the house that she and Lorne built. Recently she made Calgary her adopted home where she met many wonderful neighbours and caregivers who helped her enjoy her new surroundings.
She will be missed by daughters, Susie Gibson (Marc Sievers) and Barb Gibson (Rob Fulton); granddaughter Robyn; and sister-in-law Lillian (Billie) Titus. We are thinking of all the lifelong friends and loving family who will be saddened by her passing.
Verna will be laid to rest beside Lorne at St. George’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church, Toronto. The date of this service in July will be announced later. A memorial will be held in April for Calgary friends. Please leave your contact info with the family for further details. If you desire, donations to a charity of your choice or one of Verna’s favourites: Sleeping Children Around the World (www.scaw.org) or the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival would be very appreciated. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
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June 24, 1942 – February 28, 2010
Viljen “William” Skaper of Calgary passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the age of 67 years.
William is survived by his wife Vera Skaper; three sons and a daughter, Joe Skaper (Heather), Tony Skaper (Lorie), Steve Skaper (Billy) and Veronica Bower; grandchildren Ryan, Courtney, Dylan, Matthew, Jared, Ashley, Curtis, Stewart and Spencer. He is also survived by two sisters Veronica Gomboc and Maria Skerlak; two brothers in Slovenia and their families.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (1525 – 45th Street S.E.) on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre 423 – 4th Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 0C8 www.calgarydropincentre.com.
In living memory of William Skaper, 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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February 7, 1956 – February 27, 2010
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Heather Louise McMillan on Saturday, February 27, 2010 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Heather leaves to mourn her brother Glen of Sherwood Park, sister Diane and brother-in-law Gary Hnatko of Sherwood Park; and sister Joanne and brother-in-law Grant and her niece and nephew Robyn and Anthony Potolicki of Edmonton, AB. Heather was pre-deceased by her loving mother Betty on February 2, 2010 and her loving father Ronald in 2001.
A Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully received in Heather’s memory to the Calgary Health Trust – Carewest Sarcee Hospice, Attention Marney, 3504 Sarcee Road S.W., Calgary, AB, T3E 4T4. We are profoundly grateful for the loving support and care given by the staff at the Sarcee Hospice. Their compassion will not be forgotten. We gratefully acknowledge the love and support of Heather’s dear friends Connie, Sandi, Suzy, Janet, Phyllis, and Brenda, and the support of Heather’s employer, Plains Midstream Canada.
In living memory of Heather McMillan, 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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February 2, 1919 – February 27, 2010
Daisy Friske of Calgary went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the age of 91 years.
Daisy was born in Shell Lake, SK moved to Prince Albert, SK and has resided in Calgary since 1974. She worked for the City of Calgary until her retirement. Daisy was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Prince Albert and Calgary as well as volunteered at Southwood United Church In From the Cold. She was also a member of the Grand Old Follies. Daisy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend and she will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Daisy is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Joan and Bob Hall and Phyllis and Len Girling; two sons Doug Friske and Don Friske; twelve grandchildren, Wade Hall (Julie), Jason Turner, Ashley Shaw (Jon), Anika Yuzak, Brad Girling (Angie), Matt Girling, Kaley Herman (Jeff), Sala Friske, Samantha Friske, Cole Friske, Jarrod Friske and Mira Friske; four great-grandchildren, Jessica and Rebbecca Hall, Bria and Camden Shaw. She is also survived by her ninty-five year old sister Ruth Harris and numerous nieces and nephews. Daisy was predeceased by her husband Otto Friske in 1962, her parents and six brothers.
A Memorial Service will be held at Evangelical Covenant Church (2404 Kensington Road N.W.) on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Daisy Friske, 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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September 6, 1936 – February 26, 2010
Aspi Vesuwalla’s favourite chair sits empty. The cricket channel’s been cancelled. The woodworking tools in the garage are gathering dust. His son’s E4 opening on the chessboard remains unanswered. His snooker league has some gaps to fill. Three beautiful, little girls are missing a grandfather.
Aspi, or “Alan” as he was known to most people, died Friday, February 26, despite his surgeon’s best efforts following a massive heart attack at the age of 73. The last thing he told his family before going under the knife was to go home, as his youngest son had to work the next day. Typical.
Having left his home in India for England in 1956 at the age of 19 with nothing but his clothes and his work ethic, he knew how hard it was to build a life for oneself. Aspi, along with many Indians at the time, found opportunity in London, where he worked as an engineer, helping to usher in the modern era of aerospace.
Still, he enjoyed his life, spending his 20s haunting the city’s snooker halls and pubs. On New Year’s Eve 1966, he met Dianne Pinner, an English woman he would marry that September and with whom he would spend the rest of his life. They moved to Winnipeg in 1981 in search of better opportunities for their two children, Stephen and Peter.
Aspi persevered through several business ventures with varying degrees of success, working to put his kids through university in the hope their lives would be easier than his.
He obsessed over his family, making an effort to reconnect with more distant relatives in England, India and other parts of Canada. In 1999 he was finally united with Andy Pike, a long-lost son from a previous relationship. After Stephen and his wife, Julie, had their daughter, Emma, Aspi retired to Calgary to be closer to them.
He enjoyed his remaining years. He took up woodworking, joined the local snooker league, danced at the legion, talked politics with anyone who would listen and took Dianne on a number of cruises around the world. In 2007, Aspi was fortunate enough to spend time with Andy; his wife, Carol; and their daughters, Ellie and Mollie, in Ireland. Alas, that would be the last time they would see him.
Aspi’s death was a shock to his family here and around the world. Letters of condolence have all mentioned his good nature, and how much he enjoyed his life and his family.
Funeral Services for Aspi will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Traditional Zoroastrian Prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friends and well wishers are not expected to attend the prayer segment, but are invited to an informal, light-hearted service beginning at 11:20 a.m. Anyone wishing to say a few words, or have anything read on their behalf, will be very welcome. Email Peter at peter.vesuwalla@mac.com. A reception will follow at Stephen and Julie’s home, 2310 4th Avenue N.W., beginning 12:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Alan Vesuwalla, 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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January 31, 1920 – February 26, 2010
Stuart Hutton, beloved husband of Diane of Calgary, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the age of 90 years.
Born in England, Stuart came to Canada in February 1953. He served in the British and Indian Armies from 1939 to 1946, being discharged with the rank of Captain.
After many varied jobs, he joined AADAC in 1969, retiring in 1985. A long time member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Stuart was active in many areas related to the illness of alcoholism. On retirement he curled with the Calgary Old Timers Curling Club and lawn bowled with CLBC.
In Canada, Stuart is survived by his loving wife Diane; Diane’s children, Denise Lecuyer, Rocky (Gail) Desjardins, Sylvain Desjardins; and grandchildren, Elise, Kirk and Kirstie. He is also survived by his niece Sallie (Malcolm) Johnson. He is survived by sisters, Mollie Eldridge and Joyce (Tony) Walker; and their children and grandchildren, all of England. Stuart will be surely missed by his many family and friends.
A Memorial Service at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Alpha House Society, 203 15 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1G4 Telephone: (403) 234-7388, www.alphahousecalgary.com.
In living memory of Stuart Hutton, 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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May 6, 1920 – February 26, 2010
Cerydwen (Toots) Brown, beloved wife of Al Brown of Calgary, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
Cerydwen loved spending time with her family especially her “best boyfriend” her husband Al and enjoyed cooking, crafts and fishing.
Besides her loving husband of sixty-four years, Cerydwen is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Bonnie and Al Thompson and Laurie and Larry Radics; three granddaughters Chandra and her husband Kelsey Gilbert, Andrea Silvestri and her fiancé Konrad Maliczewski; Shantell Wanvig; two great-granddaughters Ceili Sudworth and Chiara Taylor.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow in the Field of Honour at Queen’s Park Cemetery. 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.
In living memory of Cerydwen Brown, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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