CUNNINGHAM, Flora May
August 18, 1939 - March 8, 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Flora May Cunningham, wife of Donald, on March 8, 2013 at the age of 73. Flora was born August 18, 1939 in London, England and following the war came to settle in Calgary, Alberta with her Mom and sister. Flora and Don were married in Calgary May 25, 1957 and raised their five children in Red Deer, Alberta. Once they retired they moved to Rosedale, Alberta where they have lived for the last 22 years. Flora was a loving, happy person, always smiling, very positive attitude and outlook. She always put others before herself and her family was #1. Her 5 grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. She loved her flower gardens and you could always find her in the kitchen. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Flora was predeceased by her father, Edward Brennan in WWII, her sister Patricia in 1955, her stepfather Walter Chipperfield in 1982, her infant son Donny Joe in 1961, her daughter Patricia in 2008, her mother Eileen Chipperfield in 2009 and her son Jeffery in 2010. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don, her son Will (Nancy), son Ed (Shea), daughter Dawn. Grandchildren Dean, Cheyenne, Travis, Brennan and Dylan as well as her relatives in England and her dog Rambo. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Drumheller with Fr. Mario Basque officiating. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
