Jean Marie Duncan (nee Booth)
September 21, 2011
Born 22.04.1919
Victoria – Australia
Died 13.09.2011
Maple Ridge – British Columbia
Widow of the late Professor Jim Duncan, beloved sister of Joy Bradstreet (dec), survived by children Caroline, Dr. James Newell, Adrian and Francis and grandchildren.
Memorial the be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 23 at Bakerview Crematorium – 34863 Cemetery Ave, Mission, BC
Resting now at peace
In Loving memory
-The Duncan Family
Hans Josif (John) Bender
September 20, 2011
passed away September 18, 2011 at 80 years in McKenney Creek Hospice, Maple Ridge, B.C. He is survived by his loving family; wife Sang Soon; children Anna, Katharine(David), Elizabeth, and Peter(Mae); grandchildren Madison, Ava, and Victoria.
Funeral Mass will be Held Thursday September 22nd at 10:30AM at St Luke’s Catholic Church 20285 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge. Prayers Wed 7PM at St. Luke’s. Interment to follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Donations to McKenney Creek Hospice would be appreciated.
Cremation: Choices and Considerations
September 20, 2011
The term used by the funeral industry to describe the final handling of the remains of the deceased is “disposition”. Disposition requires a decision between burial and cremation.
Almost half of all funerals in Canada and the United States involve cremation. Those who choose cremation, either for themselves or others, often believe that it is better to honor the memory of the person, not the dead body.
- There are a variety of reasons for choosing cremation. It may be that cremation is traditional in your family, your religious affiliation or country. You may prefer that the body be returned quickly and cleanly to the elements. Many people believe that a cremated body becomes one with nature more quickly.
- You may have concerns regarding the environment. Perhaps you are worried about the use of valuable land for cemetery space and believe that it is wrong to fill the ground with materials that won’t erode such as metal coffins and concrete vaults.
- It may be necessary for you to keep costs down. Selecting cremation may be a cost saving decision; however, cremation does not guarantee that you will have an inexpensive funeral. You might still choose an casket and/or a viewing. You may decide to have the cremated remains buried in the ground or placed in a structure lined with small vaults in which urns containing cremation remains can be stored forever.
- Some choose cremation because they feel that it is easier and less complicated. No casket is legally required for cremation, just a simple container, which is strong enough to hold the body. This could be a box of unpolished boards, press board, or heavy cardboard. Crematories require the container to be combustible or able to be burned.
- If the decision has been made to choose cremation, decisions must be made about the process, service and disposition of the ashes. You will have to decide who will do the cremation – either a funeral home or a firm that specializes in direction cremation. You will also have to decide whether to use an urn or container for the ashes.
- It is a common misunderstanding that with cremation, there is no need for a funeral service.However, a memorial ceremony is an important step in helping the bereaved overcome their grief and gives the opportunity to friends and family to honour their loved one. A ceremony can proceed or follow the actual cremation. Before the cremation, there may be a gathering, either private or public. The casket may be open or closed. When a service follows a cremation, an urn containing the cremated remains may be displayed. After the ceremony, the final disposition of the cremated remains takes place.
- The disposition of the remains is the final decision in the cremation process. There are several choices. The remains can be stored by the family in an urn or other container. The remains, contained in the simple cardboard box supplied by the crematory can be distributed over land or water. Alternately, the remains can be placed in a niche within vault.
- The remains can be buried in the ground in a regular plot or in a smaller cremation plot. Alternately, the remains can be entombed in a vault within a monument above ground.
- Some jurisdictions have laws prohibiting the scattering of remains; others require a permit. Your funeral director will assist you in determining the laws in your municipality.
- Choosing a final resting place for the disposition of the ashes may be easier if you consider places that were especially loved by the deceased, such as a favorite lake, the family farm, a cottage or mountain.
- If you wish to use private property to scatter ashes, the owner’s consent must be obtained. If most instances, distribution of ashes on Crown Land is permitted. Your funeral director will assist you in determining the legality of the appropriate choice.
- In some instances, families wish to honour the life of the deceased by creating new life. Some choose to plant a tree or flowering shrub at the plant of final rest. Every time the tree grows a new branch or the shrub produces new foliage, the deceased is honoured and respected.. If you decide to do this, however, consider what will happen if, some day, you move away.
Decisions are not easy, especially in times of grieving; however, your most important consideration when deciding on cremation as your method for disposition should be to honour the memory of the person.
Laurence James Brown
September 8, 2011
Nov 24, 1923 – Aug 24, 2011
With celebration of his life, we announce the peaceful passing of Laurence J. Brown. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Irene (nee Frisk), and his children, Larry (Connie), Marian (Ken), and Carolyn (Lance), his 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters. He was predeceased by his son, Ronald, and grand-daughter, Kaalia. Leaving his legacy of Strength through Love, he welded a family who will always endure.
Norm Daykin
September 6, 2011
Norm Daykin, born Norman William Daykin, surrounded by family went to be with his Lord early September 05, 2011. Norm was born November 02, 1927 with his twin sister Gladys in the family farm house on Dewdney Trunk. He grew up, went to school, worked the farm with his Dad, married and raised his family in Maple Ridge. In fact Norm lived 81 of his almost 84 years on the property his grandfather purchased in 1915.
Norm is survived by his loving wife of 61 years June and daughter Helen (Steve) sons, Ernie (Judy), Roy, Gord (Diane) and Ken (Sherry) His grandchildren Nicole, Richard (Amanda) Christine (Ryan), Michael (Dana), Halley, Pamela (Brent) Jennifer (Troy) Ashley and Nathan. As well as great grandchildren Joshua, Caleb, Tasia, Lucas, and Katie. Norm is also survived by his elder brother Lawrence.
Norm often spoke about his growing early years in Haney, working on the farm, adventures that he had with his brother. He was a great source of historical tidbits of the early years of Maple Ridge. Norm was known for his ready smile and infectious laugh…well like more a giggle. People always felt a wee bit happier with the day after Norm went his way.
In 1949 a young lady from Edmonton stole Norm’s heart when she arrived at Burnett Fellowship Baptist to help in Sunday School. On August 16, 1950 wedding bells rang in Edmonton for Norm and June as they became husband and wife. Norm was a true BC boy and he brought his bride back to Maple Ridge to live in on the farm. He worked the farm with his Dad, raising chickens and milking cows until 1956. That is when he went to work as a milk tester for the Department of Agriculture and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. After 2 years in the Chilliwack /Agassiz area it was back to Haney and Pitt Meadows to do the milk testing for the many dairy herds in the area.
Once his field testing days were over he worked in the lab in Burnaby and finally the last three years commuting weekly to Victoria. After 31 enjoyable years Norm retired and enjoyed many years of gardening and woodworking….whether at his place or one of the kids. He was always ready to lend a hand or share in the bountiful harvest of his garden. What that greenhouse and garden could produce whether it was flowers or veggies was a true testament to Norm’s “Green Thumb”
Burnett Fellowship Baptist was a large part of Norm’s life as well…from 1937 right to recent months. He served on the Board of Deacons as well as following his dad as the treasurer….he served in one or both or those roles for close to 40 years. He also served as an usher, a greeter, gardener and often the general handyman. He loved his church family and gave generously of his time and talents to support on whatever way he could.
Norm was proud of his family as well….he took great pleasure in sitting in his recliner watching first the grandkids and then the great grand kids play and laugh. He was also proud of his deep family roots in Maple Ridge …..his grandpa Hampton arriving in 1879 and then grandpa Daykin in 1915. He was not afraid to share his thoughts on how he felt things were going in town and how the elected folks could get it a bit better.
Dad was a great role model as a husband, dad and grandpa…We will miss dearly his sense of humor and ready smile, his sage advice, his quiet calm presence that was such a sense of security and well being.
Celebration of Norm’s Life : the family invites you to a service to be held at 2 pm on Friday September 9,2011 at Burnett Fellowship Baptist 20939 123 Ave. In lieu of flowers a donation to Burnett Fellowship in Norm’s name would be appreciated.
A BIG Heart Felt Thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Emergency and 2 West wards. Your professional and caring attention for Dad’s care in his final days was outstanding, To the BC Ambulance and Maple Ridge Fire Service the family’s appreciation as well for your assistance in Dad’s time of need. You looked after Dad with care and dignity …….We cannot thank you enough!
Avery Joseph Anthony Bisson
September 6, 2011
Funeral Prayers will be said at 8:15pm on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 22587 – 121st Avenue, Maple Ridge. Funeral Mass to be held at 11:00am on Thursday, September 8th, also at the church. Father Richard Au Celebrant.
You can shed tears that he is gone,
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t hear him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
“The World is Yours”
Muriel Ruth Florence
September 2, 2011
Passed away on August 25, 2011 at age 53. Survived by common-law husband Don MacLeod. Celebration of life service to be held Wednesday, September 7 at 11:00 am at Hammond Community Centre – 20601 Westfield Ave, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.