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Joa (nee Quinney), Jayna Viola

Joa (nee Quinney), Jayna Viola
December 20, 2011

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and Nana; Jayne Viola, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the age of 73 years at the Drumheller Hospital. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Harold of 52 years; her daughter Cheryl (Marty) Elkes; her son Blair; her 2 precious granddaughters Shelby and Brinley Elkes; her brother and sisters Bruce (Margaret-Ann), Margaret (Brian) Finn, Susan (Allan) Stewart, Marylou Anderson; brother and sister-in-laws Irene Sather, Helen Thompson, Mildred Anderson, Gerry Joa and Pat Joa as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jayne is predeceased by her mom and dad, Isabell and Sydney; her brother Ron; brother and sister-in-laws Art Joa, Norbert Joa, Marie Edwards, Ray Joa, Rita Edwards and Leonard Joa. Jayne was born in Toronto and raised in Ottawa. In the late 1950’s she moved to Red Deer, Alberta where she met Harold in 1958 and then started their family life together. In 1968 they moved to Drumheller where she worked at Highway 9 Express and as a receptionist in the dental profession until her retirement in 2001. Jayne was an avid sports enthusiast, whose passion was curling and in later years she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and travelling with Harold. But what she found most enjoyable was watching her granddaughters grow up and to be the pride and joy in her life. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 151 - 3 Street West, Drumheller on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers a donation in Jayne’s name may be made to the Lupus Society of Alberta, Suite 200, 1301 – 8 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1B7 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.

BLANCHETT, Nancy Emily

BLANCHETT, Nancy Emily
(Montgomery)

March 19, 1925 - December 2, 2011

Born in Morrin Alberta and passed away at age of 86 in Prince George B.C. She was predeceased by her husband James William Blanchett in 1992. She is survived by her children: Gary Blanchett (Debbie) of Prince George B.C; Linda Preston (Kim) of Calgary Alberta and Harley Blanchett of Prince George BC; her sister Agnes Stoness and brother Eugene Montgomery; brothers and sisters in law, Eva Coyle; Pat Montgomery; Edna & Gordie Mill; Mary & Steve Blouin; Bill Blanchard; Jean Naegli; Gladys & Gord Proud. Grandchildren, Chris Preston; Nick Preston; James (JT) Blanchett; Kurtis Preston; Michael Blanchett; Jennifer Wagner and Jason Collins. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Nancy grew up in Morrin Alberta, working for Blanchett Construction and the MD of Starland until she moved to Prince George BC with Jim and Harley. She worked in Prince George with Blanchett Contracting and Gary’s Plumbing and Heating until retirement. She enjoyed curling, cards, sewing, crocheting and gardening. She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all. Many thanks for the support of all and special thanks go out to Wendy and Harry, Dr. Ed Turski, Dr. Susan Knowle and all the staff at the Prince George Rotary Hospice for their dedicated support and caring during the course of her illness. Mom will be laid to rest in the spring next to Dad in the Morrin Alberta Cemetery. Date will be announced in the Drumheller Mail.

WILL, Eleanor

WILL, Eleanor
December 16, 1919 - December 17, 2011

After a life well lived, Eleanor Will passed away peacefully at the Strathmore Continuing Care Centre on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the age of 91 years. She was born on December 17, 1919 in Drumheller, Alberta, the first child of Gordon and Blanche Kidd. In her youth she spent many happy hours accompanying her father, a mining engineer and geologist, exploring the hillsides for seams of coal. This laid the foundation for her interest in rocks, wild flowers and plants. From him she learned that everything was to be thoroughly studied and recorded. After graduating from Normal School in Calgary she took her first position as a teacher in 1941-42 at Makepeace School. On October 12, 1943, she married William (Bill) Will, and worked alongside him in their farming operation at Hussar. In the following years Eleanor devoted all of her energies to her husband, their growing family, and the farm. Eleanor instilled in her six children the importance of education and the value of work. She believed that if a job was worth doing then it was worth doing your very best. Eleanor was a devoted wife and mother, who believed in others and encouraged them to reach the ideals she valued. Those who knew her best will always remember her sweetness and gentleness. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband William Frederick Will in 2002 and is survived by her children: Gordon (Dora) Will, Elaine (Keith) Bellamy, Douglas (Sherilynne) Will, Ronald Will, Brian (Carlene) Will and Janice Will; seventeen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Ruth Froitzheim and brother Keith (Gloria) Kidd; sister-in-law Ollie (Robert) Hulen; ten nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews. At the Family’s request, a private Family Service will be held. Interment will be held in the Garden of Serenity, Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations may be made to the Strathmore Long-Term Care Centre (200 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1J9 Telephone: 403-361-7000). To email expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com subject heading: Eleanor Will. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Crematorium, 1605 - 100 Street SE ~ Google/GPS - 242013 Garden Road SE, Calgary, AB Tel: (403) 272-5555 www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.

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