Spencer Albert Smith
March 16, 2012
Spencer Albert Smith was born in Vancouver on August 25th, 1958. He passed away March 6, 2012 at Queen’s Park Care Centre in New Westminster. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel. Pastor Rod Shearing officiating.
Kenneth Aason
March 16, 2012
Kenneth was a long time resident of Holyrood Manor in Maple Ridge, BC. Funeral Services for Ken are being conducted by Garden Hill Funeral Services with burial in the Maple Ridge Cemetery. Contact Garden Hill Funeral Chapel for specific details of time and place of the service. 604-463-8161
Douglas Cardwell
March 16, 2012
Passed away peacefully March 14, 2012 at Ridge Meadows Hospital at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving son Michael (Roxy) and daughter Susan (Bob), grandchildren; Blake (Becky), Amanda (Delmer), Michelle (Adam), Lisa (Dean), Kevin (Chelsea), as well as great granchildren Koddie, Ethan, Colby, Kemper and Knyla, also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends in Ontario and the U.K. Memorial Service will be held downstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #88, 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012.
Lorraine Isinger
March 13, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lorraine Elizabeth Isinger (nee Howcroft). Mom passed away peacefully at Ridge Meadows Hospital on March 11, 2012.
Predeceased by first husband William Novis, daughter Nolleka, her parents, and her brother.
Survived by daughters, Kim (Al), Zelda (Louis), Thordis, sons Tim & George, also survived by her sister Jackie, and grandchildren & great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm at The Royal Canadian Legion branch #88 – 12101 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Special thanks to Dr. George and all ICU Staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital.
June Helen Daykin
March 8, 2012
June 20, 1926 to March 03, 2012
June Daykin, born June Helen Clarke, won her battle with cancer and went to be with her Lord and join Norm on March 3, 2012. June was born June 20, 1926 in Edmonton, Alberta the first child of Helen and Samuel Clarke. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Edmonton. Upon graduation June moved to the West Coast to attend Northwest Bible School in Port Moody.
June was predeceased by Norm, the love of her life for over 61 years, just 6 short months ago. June is survived by her children: Ernie (Judy), Helen (Steve), Roy (Tanya), Gord (Diane), and Ken (Sherry), by her grandchildren: Christine (Ryan), Michael (Dana), Nicole, Richard (Amanda), Hailey, Pamela, Jennifer (Troy), Ashley, and Nathan, and by her great grandchildren Joshua, Caleb, Katie, Tasia, and Lucas. June is also survived by sisters, Shirley and Emily and brothers, Alec and Bob
In 1949, June stole Norm Daykin’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. June was the first of the Clarke clan to head to the “Wet Coast” after getting married. She worked with Norm on the farm and in the garden and soon the kids started to arrive. The four boys and Helen kept June hopping. There was always a pot of soup on the stove, canning to be done or clothes to launder but there was also always time and space for guests. Whether they were the new pastor, a visiting missionary, family and friends from around the world, or from just down the street, the door was always open. There was always room and with an extra potato put in the pot there was always enough to eat. June made it all happen and everyone felt right at home. Right up until a few months ago visitors always knew there was a bed and a good home cooked meal to be had at the “Daykin Hotel.”
Burnett Fellowship Baptist was a large part of June’s life…from 1949 right to recent years. She served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years as well as teaching. June worked tirelessly with the Woman’s Mission Circle… rolling bandages to send overseas, making gorgeous quilts or writing letters encouraging a wide range of missionaries. June gave generously of both time and money to support missions across Canada and around the globe. Though she never saw the missions field in a physical sense her heart was always there with those working throughout the world. June also shared generously her time and talents with the Girl’s Club at Burnett.
In September of 1969 after years of volunteering in the class room June was hired by Maple Ridge School District as a teacher’s aide to work with children with learning difficulties. The family has heard many times from both co-workers and students that June had a tremendous positive impact on folks. Whether it was those she worked with or the students she helped to grasp concepts and subjects, Mom made a difference.
June was proud of her family as well… she took great pleasure reading to her kids, grandkids, or great grandkids. There were always books for Christmas under the tree for all ages. She instilled a love for reading and learning in the whole family.
She would protect any of the family with a passion and fierceness of a mother bear looking out for her cubs…..no matter how old the cubs were.
Mom was a great role model as a wife, mother and grandmother… we will miss her dearly.
Celebration of June’s Life:
The family invites you to a service to be held at 2 pm on Sunday March 18, 2012 at Burnett Fellowship Baptist 20639 123 Ave.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Missions projects at Burnett Fellowship in June’s name would be appreciated.
A BIG Heart Felt Thank you to Doctors Robson and Little and the nursing staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Emergency and 2 West wards. Your professional and caring attention for Mom’s care in her final days was outstanding. To the staff of Nurse Next Door; especially Carol, Kelly, Norma, Nicole, and Jaz, please accept the family’s appreciation for your assistance in enabling Mom to stay in her home for as long as she did. You looked after our Mom with care and dignity, for that we will be forever grateful!
Patricia Agnes Duke
March 7, 2012
July 12, 1928 – February 29, 2012
Patty passed away peacefully at Willow Manor on February 29,
2012 surrounded by her children. She left this world to be
reunited with her beloved husband Ron. Mom was never
happier than when her family was gathered around the dining
room table enjoying a family celebration. She will be
greatly missed by her daughters Laurel (David Brunke) and
Robyn (Michael Mahlmann), her son David (Vicki), her
grandchildren and great grandchildren Jordan (Melissa,
Keirra), Nicole (Chris, Jazzmyn, Jayden, Jaxon), Haley and
Emma.
Mom was born and raised in Winnipeg where she met and
married the love of her life Ronald in 1948. She became a
military wife who could transform any house into a warm and
loving home no matter where they were posted. Over the
years she became a gourmet cook and an exquisite seamstress and
quilter. Her presence will always be with us as we snuggle
under one of her beautiful quilts. Mom took great pride in
her grandchildren and loved to have them come for the
weekend. In 1980 Mom and Dad settled in Chilliwack and
became active members of their community. Mom volunteered
with the St. Thomas Guild, the Unique Boutique, Chilliwack
Senior Resources and was a member of the Chilliwack Rotary
Anns and the Chilliwack Quilters Guild. For the past two
years Mom had lived in Maple Ridge to be closer to her
children.
The family would like to thank the staff at Willow Manor for
their genuine caring of our mother and for making her last
weeks with us comfortable. There will be no service by
request but a family celebration will be held at a later
date. Donations can be made in Mom’s name to a charity of
your choice.
William Ian Hartley
February 27, 2012
May 9, 1936 – February 26, 2012
It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of our father (Grandfather). He leaves surviving his daughter, Deanna Critchley (Vince), his son Ryan Hartley (Donna), his grandchildren, Taylor, Tanisha and Alix, his beloved mother-in-law, Mary, his brothers, sister, many nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Ian was an honest, kind soul, who loved to make people laugh. His bright smile and laugh will forever be etched in our memories. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Maple Ridge Baillie House, for their exceptional care and compassion afforded to Dad (Grandpa).
A celebration of Life will be held at Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765 – 224th Street, Maple Ridge, on March 5th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to “Make a Wish Canada” are greatly appreciated.
Metro “Mike” Harris
February 24, 2012
Metro (Mike) Lawrence Harris, 71, died February 22, 2012 peacefully with his family by his side in Maple Ridge, B.C. Mike had fought a long battle with cancer and is now in a better place. Mike’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of one’s existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
Mike will forever be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 51 years, Loretta and his children, Mike (Debbie), Tammie (Don). He will also be in the hearts of his four grandchildren, Lacie, Jesse (Cindy), Dawnene (Tyler), Dana (Bryce) and by his sister Chris, her family and all other family members.
There are so many wonderful things to remember about Mike’s life, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and a friend to all. Family always came first and he was the rock for our family and also the person that continued to bring us all together. He was a very talented man, especially in the art of woodcraft. Whether it was building a house or crafting a miniature wooden truck, he could do it all. Throughout his life he was also always entertaining with tall tales and jokes to make others laugh. His distinctive laugh is something you can never forget, it just made you happy inside to hear it.
A Funeral Service celebrating Mike’s life will be held Monday, February 27, 2012 at1:00 pm at the Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765- 224th St, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A5
Donations
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the
Abbotsford Cancer Clinic,
32900 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2
or online at http://bccancerfoundation.com
Diane Susan Wilkes
February 23, 2012
passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2012. She is survived by her husband Orest ; sons Brodie and Nathan; sister Sheri; nephews Mike, Devon, and Scott. She was predeceased by her sister, Sandy. Diane was a beloved preschool teacher at The Hammond Playport Preschool. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s name to the Breast Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, March 3 at 1:00pm, at Maple Ridge Baptist Church – 22155 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge.
Cecilia Caroline Fraser
February 23, 2012
Jan 18, 1923 – Feb 20, 2012
Determined to renew a driver’s license as well as return home to her medical-transcription business, Cecelia died this week in her 90th year, to the end characteristically self-effacing and unshakably entrepreneurial. She slipped away surrounded by family. Always tireless? Whether at her desk or stove, e-mailing reports or trying out new recipes, playing the church organ or preserving peaches? She also loved to shop. Her weaknesses were for lipstick and Diet Sprite. A child of the Depression she sought out sales all over Maple Ridge in case her cupboards of paper towels and tinned pineapples ran out. (They never did.) She remembered everything. Names of nuns cloistered away for decades; a second cousin’s birthday; where to mail donations to the least entitled. In her last days she recalled seeing at age two a water snake under the footbridge of her parents’ shack on a North Van tidal slough. She grew up in Dunbar, where her father and brothers hewed from the forest a building lot and she milked the cow. Leaving Little Flower Academy after Grade 10, she set to work as a Woodward’s clerk and then learned shorthand at Pittman’s. For almost 40 years she was a full-time medical stenographer at St. Paul’s Hospital. At the same time she and her beloved LyIe liked to move, living in 19 different residences before retiring along the way to a blueberry farm in Pitt Meadows. Which was where as a freelancer she really got going, bussing back into Vancouver every other day for the next 25 years to work for different doctors. She once sang in competition as a teenage soprano in a now defunct hall at Gore and Hastings. Not long after she started raising five children. Her thoughtfulness for others is sorely missed by many others including husband Lyle (91), with whom she celebrated (dancing) 68 years of marriage on their grandson’s wedding day last August in Osoyoos; children Mary-Lou, Bill, Dave (Christa), Terry (Harry), Keath (Lorraine); nine grandchildren (one deceased); two great grandchildren; and her younger brother Ray. The family is deeply grateful to Mary-Lou Wilsdon and her daughter Christina for unwavering devotion to both Cecelia and Lyle, particularly over the last three months; and to Bill Fraser.
Prayers Thursday Feb 23 at 6 pm; funeral Friday Feb 24 at 11 am; both at St Luke’s Catholic Church in Maple Ridge.
