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ROPAS Marilyn
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00
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ROPAS, Marilyn
December 3, 1945 - May 11, 2013
ROPAS, Marilyn of Trail passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. She was born on December 3, 1945 in Drumheller, Alberta. Marilyn began her 40 year health care career at the Drumheller Hospital and later started at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital where she worked for 23 years. She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Margaret Maxwell, her two brothers Arthur and Bill. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Joseph, her two sons Darrin (Stephanie) and Jody (Julie), her grandchildren Mackenzie, Connor, Jeremy, Hannah and Jacob; her twin brother Tom (Sharon), Gordon (Bev), and Donald (Geneva) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 11, Trail, on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 am. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Marilyn’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC at 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V2 or online at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
MILLAR Carl
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00
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MILLAR, Carl
It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of Carl C. Miller, age 84, of Amherst. Carl passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on May 1, 2013. Born in Drumheller, AB, he was a son of the late Chris and Magda (Nielsen) Miller. Carl’s passion was his farming and repairing machinery. Originally from Alberta, he met his young wife Audrey who was teaching at the time. They moved to Shinimicas in 1967 where he operated his farm and worked full time at Fort Equipment. In the winter months he enjoyed Curling at the Oxford Curling Club. In their later years he and Audrey enjoyed traveling throughout Canada, and once to Denmark. He will be sadly missed by his wife Audrey (Wilson), Amherst; children, Kier (Joan), Sussex Corner, NB, Serena (Gary) Galloway, Loveland, CO and Shane, Lethbridge, AB; 5 grandchildren, Amy, Tina, Jayme, Tristan and Kelsey; sisters, Gerda (Ian) Sallows, Drumheller, AB and Doris Miller, Sherwood Park, AB; brother Niel, Innisfail, AB. He was predeceased by sister Marie Larsen. Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of the Jones Family at the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS B4H 3B2 where visiting hours will take place on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11 am, the Rev. Charlotte Ross officiating. Burial will take place in the River Hebert Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation may do so to the charity of your choice. Private online condolences or donations may be made by visiting www.furlongjones.ca
COLE Leonard Ross
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00
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COLE, Leonard Ross
1933-2013
Leonard Ross Cole passed away quietly on the evening of April 30, 2013, surrounded by his family. He is pre-deceased by his brother Doug Cole and his sisters Dorothy (Green) and Gerry (Paterson). He is survived by his children Colette, Coree (John), Collin (Holly) and Colleen. He also leaves behind two grandsons, Christopher and Cody, a great-granddaughter, Jacelynn, his last surviving sister, Dolores Collingridge of Calgary, Alberta, and sister-in-law Dorothy Anne Cole of Penticton, B.C., as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Born in Orkney, Alberta on May 16, 1933, his prairie roots ran deep as an eighth-generation Canadian before moving his family to Victoria, B.C. in the late 1960’s. Ross was an exceptional carpenter throughout his life. He was also well known for his excellent sense of humour, which he seems to have passed on to his kids. He was never a Leafs fan. His ashes will be buried at Sarcee Butte Cemetery in Drumheller, Alberta.
