REHDER
REHEL
REHKOPH
REHLE
REHME
REHMTULLA
REHN
REHDER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-22 published
REHDER,
James
Gordon
At Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig, on Thursday,
January 20, 2005, James Gordon
REHDER in his 97th year. Visitors
will be received at the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St.
where the Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday
at 10: 30 a.m. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery.
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FREEMAN,
M.
Delores (née
MacKAY)
At Fiddick's Nursing Home, Petrolia on Monday, February 21, 2005.
M. Delores
FREEMAN (née
MacKAY,) 73 years, of Petrolia. Loving
wife of Don
FREEMAN of Sarnia. Loved mother to Dana Lyn
REID
of Midland, Michigan and her daughters Jackie and Jodie and the
late Lisa FREEMAN. Dear sister of Nancy
REHDER of London and
Ted MacKAY of Ottawa. A funeral service will be celebrated at
the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, on Thursday, February
24, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Pastor Inyang
OKUTINYANG officiating.
Visitors will be received Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service
time. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions
of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Teen
Challange. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com.
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REHEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-11 published
ATTRIDGE,
Susan (née
ANDERSON)
Died at Bracebridge, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at
the age of 55. Much loved daughter of Claire
ANDERSON of Port
Carling and the late James
ANDERSON.
Mother of Kimberlee
ATTRIDGE.
Sister of Carol
BAGOT (Jean-Paul) of Toronto and Linda
REHEL
(Hermel) of Port Sydney. Cremation has taken place. A graveside
memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at
11: 30 a.m. at Christ Church Gregory Cemetery, on Peninsula Rd.,
Port Carling. As your expression of sympathy, memorial gifts
to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral Home "Turner Chapel",
1 Mary Street, Bracebridge (877-806-2257).
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REHKOPH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-02-01 published
Father Dave left a lasting imprint on Hanover, Chesley communities
Popular priest to be buried Wednesday
By Don CROSBY,
Sun
Times
Correspondent,
Page A1
He was an innovative and charismatic priest who left a legacy
from his time as pastor of the Catholic churches in Hanover,
Chesley and Neustadt.
Father Dave
CÔTÉ died at Saint Mary's Hospital in Kitchener on
Saturday. He was 63.
Father Dave, as he was affectionately called, was known for his
work with youth and a charismatic healing ministry.
"He was very warm and very innovative as a pastor and was successful
in developing a youth ministry, something not often done in Catholic
parishes," said Father Stephen
LACROIX, dean of the Bruce Grey
Deanery of the Diocese of Hamilton.
"His strength was in his hands-on, person-to-person relationships.
He'll be much missed."
Ordained a priest in June, 1968, Father
CÔTÉ served as assistant
at Saint Mary's in Brantford, Saint Anne's in Kitchener and Saint Dominic's,
Oakville, then as pastor at Holy Cross, Georgetown, Holy Family
in Hanover and lastly at Saint Mary's in Flora.
Rev. Greg JENKINS, pastor of St. James Anglican Church of Hanover,
remembers Father
CÔTÉ as a man of deep faith.
"We've missed our time with Father Dave since he left Hanover
and the news of his death saddens us. He was a man of deep commitment
to his church and community who impressed us with his even deeper
faith," JENKINS said Monday.
Although robust, Father
CÔTÉ struggled with health problems all
his life, his sister, Rita Mary
CÔTÉ of Thornbury said. He hadn't
been well since under-going heart surgery in September and complications
from lung surgery in January lead to his death.
"There's no problem for us when we get up to heaven. We'll just
tell St. Peter we're relatives of Dave
COTE.
We'll have no problem
getting in," said Father
COTE's 86-year-old aunt Rita
SHERIDAN,
who was in Elora with the family making preparations for a funeral
Wednesday in Guelph.
Joe WALSH, a member of Saint Anne's Church in Chesley, described
Father CÔTÉ as more than a priest. "He was our friend. He went
well beyond the call of duty. He was a very much loved man."
Anne REHKOPH, the secretary at Holy Family parish, said Father
COTE's years as pastor at the Hanover church between 1991 and
2003 were a time of innovation and growth spurred by a superlative
leader with a gift for working with people.
"He was a wonderfull shepherd. He built a community in our parish.
He brought out the best in people," she said. "He was a spiritual
father that we turned to. He lead us by his loving example."
Sam ZETTEL, 26, the full-time head of Holy Family's youth ministry,
said Father
CÔTÉ "had a hope that everyone would experience deep
conversion. He had a vision to see everyone of any age come to
a revival of their faith."
ZETTEL knows of three young men from Hanover and one from Walkerton
in the seminary and attributes the unusually high number to the
example set by Father
COTE.
"Father Dave was a good example of the priesthood. (He was) very
happy in his vocation... He really loved being a priest."
Father CÔTÉ initiated the perpetual eucharistic adoration chapel
at Holy Family and hundreds of parishioners have committed to
spending one hour a month in prayer in the chapel, which is open
24 hours a day, five days a week.
Another part of his legacy is the healing ministry. On the first
Friday of each month, a special mass is held at Holy Family Church
dedicated to those asking for healing, whether emotional, physical
or psychological. At the end of the mass, people come to the
front of the church where healing groups pray with them.
ZETTEL said at this time, Father
CÔTÉ and others would speak
in tongues -- one of the charismatic manifestations of the Holy
Spirit.
"There are many confirmed healings of people," said
ZETTEL. "
Father
Dave is a saint in my books. I look forward to following his
example."
Visitation will be held at Saint Mary's Church in Elora today from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. His body will then be moved to Church of Our
Lady in Guelph, where visitation will continue from 7 to 9 p.m.
and Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow.
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REHLÉ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-17 published
HUMMEL,
Hannahlore
In her 71st year, Hannah peacefully passed away in her sleep
on the night of September 7, 2005. Hannah emigrated from her
native Stuttgart (Germany) first to England, and then to Canada
over 50 years ago. Through hard work she excelled and was well
respected for her long years running the Clinic at the Hospital
for Sick Children. Hannah was a grand lady, caring friend to
many, always smiling and had the best outlook on life. Hannah
was predeceased by her soulmate Bob earlier this year, and we
believe she has gone to find him. Hannah was dearly loved and
will be sadly missed by her mother Clara
REHLÉ of Germany, her
sister Magaret (Bernard)
SAILE of Australia, her nieces and nephews,
Holger, Suzanne, Bettina, Christina, Ingrid, Doris and their
families, dear cousin Herta, and her son Thèo and his family,
and her many relatives in Germany, her very close Friends John
and Marcel, Margaret, and Eleanor, her adopted Canadian family
Sandra, Garrett and Chris, Carol and Roberta, and her pampered
cats Sam and Teddy. There will be no funeral as Hannah has selflessly
donated her body to Medical Science at U. of T.
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REHME o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-12 published
MURFIN,
Evelyn
Laura (née
CLARKE)
Left this world Sunday evening, October 9th, 2005 in San Jose,
California. Evelyn was born on April 19, 1920 in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada to Andrew Barry
CLARKE and Laura Ellen Davey
CLARKE.
She
had four brothers and one sister. On February 14, 1942 in a quaint
little church in Glen Williams, Ontario, Canada, she was married
to Frank B.
MURFIN.
They had two daughters, Evelyn Faye
FISHER
and Suzanne Lee
KELLY. In 1961, Frank and Evelyn moved their
family from Canada to Bakersfield, California. Four years later
the family moved to San Jose. Evelyn loved being a wife, mother,
homemaker, and being with others, painting, sewing, and playing
bridge. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints and will be missed by many. She is survived
by her husband, her two daughters, grandchildren, Becky
REHME
of Denver, Colorado, and David
KELLY of Loveland, Colorado. She
is also survived by two brothers, Eric
CLARKE and Cyril
CLARKE,
both of Canada and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces
and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service
on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, 150 Bernal Road in San Jose. Visitation
will take place on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. at Darling and Fischer
Chapel of the Hills in Los Gatos, California. Interment at Los
Gatos Memorial Park in San Jose, California.
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REHMTULLA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-24 published
Gunfire claims 2 more
By Henry STANCU and Betsy
POWELL,
Staff
Reporters
Three men were shot dead in two separate ambushes within blocks
of each other in Rexdale this weekend, leaving police trying
to find a connection between the slayings.
Last night, two gunmen opened fire around 6: 30 on the occupants
of a car in the heavily travelled intersection at Martin Grove
Rd. and Finch Ave. W. The beige Acura, which had been travelling
north on Martin Grove, then turned right on Finch and veered
off the road before mounting the curb and stopping against a
mesh fence surrounding Elmbank Junior Middle Academy.
Fahim TALAKSHI, 25, who was shot in the head, lay beside the
car and was pronounced dead by paramedics.
Aleem REHMTULLA, 26, also shot in the head, was taken to Sunnybrook
hospital where he died. Both were from Oakville.
Two suspects were seen running from the area. One is described
as black, in his early 20s and is 6 feet tall, about 150-160
pounds. He was wearing a black, waist-length coat, with tear-away
pants and dark shoes.
The second suspect is black, about 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 and
170 pounds. He was wearing a dark coat with a dark hood over
a white hat.
"There's large quantities of blood located in the intersection.
At this time we can't ascertain if the blood is from the victims
in the vehicle or a third party who left the vehicle or if there
was an exchange of gunfire between the people in the vehicle,
or the people who were outside the vehicle," said Insp. Mike
EARL.
It's unclear whether the Acura had come to a stop when the shooting
erupted. Stray bullets hit a number of vehicles in the immediate
area, said police, who were questioning pedestrians and motorists
as potential witnesses.
The double homicide happened just 26 hours after Brandon
ARCHIBALD-
STERLING's
life came to a sudden, violent end as he walked in a nearby laneway
and a dark blue, late model minivan with dark-tinted windows
pulled up behind him.
As police officers from 22, 23 and 31 divisions and traffic services
closed off the main roads in all directions of the scene, a tracking
dog was brought in to follow the trail of the fleeing suspects.
Officers there hunted the grounds with flashlights.
"Man. Another shooting. This is getting to be too much," said
a man who identified himself as George. "I live where the other
guy (ARCHIBALD-
STERLING) was killed yesterday. This place is
like a shooting gallery."
"We've lived here 10 years and it's just gotten worse lately.
"A lot of people are afraid," said a resident who came to the
intersection to see what happened and did not want to be identified.
Northwest Toronto was rocked by shootings this summer though
the streets quieted down after police rounded up suspected gang
members September 15 as part of Project Flicker, targeting the
Ardwick Blood Crew.
Many of those arrested on drugs and weapons charges grew up in
a public housing project on Ardwick Blvd., near Finch and Islington
Ave., also a short distance from these latest killings.
More than a month had passed since the city's last fatal shooting,
a triple homicide that also took place in Etobicoke.
On September 16, a gun battle erupted inside a parked car near
an apartment on Tandridge Cres., near Albion Rd. and the Humber
Valley Golf Club.
Two men died at the scene, a third succumbed to his injuries
a few days later in hospital.
This weekend's gunfire brings the year's homicide total to 64,
while the number of firearms homicides climbs to 44, a record
number.
This year's escalating gun violence has already prompted police
to redeploy officers to trouble spots and launch other initiatives
aimed at halting the bloodshed.
Ottawa is also planning to beef up its response to gun crime,
the Star reported this weekend.
Due to be unveiled by the end of November, the multi-faceted
approach includes introducing tougher rules on sentencing and
parole in gun crimes, including longer minimum sentence provisions
and lifetime firearm-ownership bans on repeat offenders.
Minimum sentences of one year in some firearms offences could
be doubled to two years, and 10-year ownership bans would be
extended to lifetime prohibitions, a source told the Star. Another
option being considered is for Canada to sue U.S. gun manufacturers
for the spread of illegal weapons into this country.
It's estimated that almost half the gun crimes committed in Canada
involved illegal U.S. weapons.
While the identity of the shooter and origin of the gun are unknown,
a firearm was used to snuff out the life of
ARCHIBALD-
STERLING
around 4: 25 p.m. Saturday.
Police say he was approached from behind by a slow-moving van
when an occupant opened fire, striking the 22-year-old who collapsed
beside a housing complex at 9 Kendleton Dr., near Finch Ave.
W. and Albion Rd. Emergency services workers rushed to the scene
and transported him to hospital where he later died.
While there are witnesses: helping police, "they're limited in
what they saw and what they're able to tell us," homicide Det.
Scott SPRATT said yesterday.
But investigators are hopeful surveillance cameras in the area
might provide some clues, particularly because there was still
plenty of daylight at the time of the drive-by shooting.
The footage is being enhanced and
SPRATT hoped to release some
images today.
ARCHIBALD-
STERLING died from a gunshot wound to the chest, a
post mortem found.
SPRATT said he doesn't know a lot about the victim because his
mother is "grieving so hard that we haven't been able to get
a lot of background about him."
ARCHIBALD-
STERLING lived in a neighbourhood not far from the
shooting, he said.
SPRATT believes his father lives in Brampton.
The victim was known to police, but not "in a major way," he
added.
It is too soon to say whether the shooting relates to gang activity
or for police to speculate on a possible motive.
SPRATT confirmed he had been at a Popeyes, a nearby fast food
eatery, sometime before he was killed.
Police are looking for a dark blue minivan, possible a Chrysler,
Dodge, or Plymouth, approximately two years old, with dark tinted
windows.
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REHN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-10 published
GASTRELL,
Clarke▼
Frank▼
Mr.
Clarke▼
Frank▼
GASTRELL of Red Deer, passed away at the Red
Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Friday, August 5, 2005 at the
age of 79 years. Clarke was born on July 2, 1926 at Weston, Ontario.
He met his wife, Norma
GLASSFORD in High School and they were
married on September 7, 1945, when Clarke returned home after
having served in the Navy. Clarke and Norma had two children
and lived in several locations in Eastern Canada before moving
west to Red Deer. They were just one month short of celebrating
their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Clarke's career was with
various companies in the aeronautical, petrochemical, agricultural,
automotive and Public Service. Clarke held the position of President
of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada in 1975-1976.
He was a man of high standards and had a very strong work ethic,
as well as a good sense of humor that we will all miss, along
with his long! stories. He always promoted equal and just treatment
for all people and in his later years, worked as an advocate
for better health care. Clarke played hockey and baseball in
his younger years. Later he became an avid golfer and was fortunate
to have hit a hole-in-one in 1993. Clarke was a voracious but
very selective reader. He recently became a member of the Wild
Rose Harmonizers which provided enjoyment as well as a challenge.
Clarke will be very sadly missed but lovingly remembered and
forever cherished in the hearts of his family and many Friends.
Clarke leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife, Norma of Red
Deer, his daughters, Glenda (David)
PEDERSEN of Ste. Anne de
Bellevue, Quebec and Paula (Lyle)
REHN of Red Deer, his eight
grandchildren, who were a constant source of pride and joy, Jennifer-Anne,
Vibeke, Abraham, Kristen, Kaylah, Lainie, Gaige and Tanner, and
his precious great granddaughter, Siena, born March 2005, who
had a very special place in his heart. Clarke will also be sadly
missed by his sisters, Lorna
DABBS of Prince George, British
Columbia and Lois
FOLLIOTT of Scarborough, Ontario, as well as
numerous other family members and dear Friends. Clarke was predeceased
by his parents, Frank and May and sisters, Jean, Marion and Thelma.
At the family's request, there will be no formal funeral service.
Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer,
Alberta. A Family Scattering of ashes will take place from the
top of Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, close to the home Clarke and
Norma built there. If desired, Memorial Donations in Clarke's
honour may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Alberta, 101, 5208 - 53rd Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2.
A Memorial Tree in Clarke's honour will also be planted. Condolences
may be for warded to the family at www.eventidefuneralchapels.com
Service and Cremation Providers: Eventide Funeral Chapels 4820
- 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. 'Downtown Red Deer'
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REHN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-28 published
GASTRELL,
Norma▼
Eloise▼ (née
GLASSFORD)
Dearest Mum, Nana, sister, sister-in-law and friend, Norma Eloise
GASTRELL (née
GLASSFORD) passed away at the Valley Park Manor
Nursing Home, Red Deer on Monday, November 21, 2005 at the age
of 78 years. Norma was born on June 5, 1927 in West Toronto,
Ontario. Though shy and quiet by nature, she had a heart of gold
and a warm smile. Norma worked as a dental assistant, then as
a telephone operator for Bell, before marrying her high school
sweetheart, Clarke, when he returned from the war. They lived
in various cities in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, before moving
west in 1996. Norma was happiest when working in her garden,
taking the dog for long walks, teaching Sunday School, doing
crafts with the children, volunteering at the neighbourhood school,
cross country skiing on Mont St. Hilaire and attending dance
recitals or school concerts to watch her grandchildren. She loved
to sew and knit until her arthritis worsened. Norma's lemon meringue
pies were the best, as were her delicious butter tarts, even
if they had been sent by mail to Montreal!! Norma and Clarke
especially liked the walking trails in and around Red Deer. Her
grandchildren meant so very much to her and she always wanted
to know of their accomplishments and adventures. She always looked
for ward to visiting and being visited by Friends, family and
relatives. Norma will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered
and forever cherished in the hearts of her family and Friends.
Norma leaves to mourn her loss her daughters, Glenda (David)
PEDERSEN of Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec and Paula (Lyle)
REHN
of Red Deer; her eight grandchildren, Jennifer-Anne, Vibeke,
Abraham, Kristen, Kaylah, Lainie, Gaige and Tanner, and her precious
great granddaughter, Siena. Norma will also be sadly missed by
her brother and sisters, Lionel (Eileen)
GLASSFORD,
Shelburne,▼
Ontario, June (Stuart)
MARTIN, Toronto, Ontario, Meryl (Stan)
SLINGER,
Guelph,▼
Ontario,▼ and sister-in-law, Lorna
DABBS, Prince
George, British Columbia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Norma was predeceased by her beloved husband of fifty-nine years,
Clarke,▼ in August of this year, sister, Lenore
WESTBROOK and
brother, Leonard
GLASSFORD. At the family's request, there will
be no formal Funeral Service. Cremation entrusted to the Central
Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. In the summer of 2006,
Clarke and Norma's ashes will be scattered from the top of Mont
St. Hilaire, Quebec, close to the home they built there years
ago. If desired, Memorial Donations in Norma's honour may be
made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 101,
5208 53rd Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. The family would
like to sincerely thank the staff at the Valley Park Manor Nursing
Home for the kind and loving care Mum received, Dr. Rigby for
his ongoing care and concern for both Mum and Dad, and the staff
on Unit 22 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre where they
both had spent a considerable amount of time in the last year.
Norma died of a broken heart...from her heart condition and from
losing Clarke in August. Our hearts are now so heavy without
having them here, but we know they're together again. 'We love
you so much' Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.eventidefuneralchapels.com
Cremation Providers: Eventide Funeral Chapels 4820 - 45th Street,
Red Deer Phone (403) 347-2222 Downtown Red Deer
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GASTRELL,
Clarke▲
Frank▲
Of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital
Centre on Friday, August 5, 2005 at the age of 79 years. Clarke
was born on July 2, 1926 at Weston, Ontario. He met his wife,
Norma GLASSFORD in High School and they were married on September
7, 1945, when Clarke returned home after having served in the
Navy. Clarke and Norma had two children and lived in several
locations in Eastern Canada before moving west to Red Deer. They
were just one month short of celebrating their sixtieth wedding
anniversary. Clarke's career was with various companies in the
aeronautical, petrochemical, agricultural, automotive and Public
Service. Clarke held the position of President of the Purchasing
Management Association of Canada in 1975-1976. He was a man of
high standards and had a very strong work ethic, as well as a
good sense of humour that we will all miss, along with his long!
stories. He always promoted equal and just treatment for all
people and in his later years, worked as an advocate for better
health care. Clarke played hockey and baseball in his younger
years. Later he became an avid golfer and was fortunate to have
hit a hole-in-one in 1993. Clarke was a voracious but very selective
reader. He recently became a member of the Wild Rose Harmonizers
which provided enjoyment as well as a challenge. Clarke will
be very sadly missed but lovingly remembered and forever cherished
in the hearts of his family and many Friends. Clarke leaves to
mourn his loss, his loving wife, Norma of Red Deer, his daughters,
Glenda (David)
PEDERSEN of Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec and
Paula (Lyle)
REHN of Red Deer, his eight grandchildren, who were
a constant source of pride and joy, Jennifer-Anne, Vibeke, Abraham,
Kristen, Kaylah, Lainie, Gaige and Tanner, and his precious great-granddaughter,
Siena, born March 2005, who had a very special place in his heart.
Clarke will also be sadly missed by his sisters, Lorna
DABBS
of Prince George, British Columbia and Lois
FOLLIOTT of Scarborough,
Ontario, as well as numerous other family members and dear Friends.
Clarke was predeceased by his parents, Frank and May and sisters,
Jean, Marion and Thelma. At the family's request, there will
be no formal funeral service. Cremation entrusted to the Central
Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. A Family Scattering of
ashes will take place from the top of Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec,
close to the home Clarke and Norma built there. If desired, memorial
donations in Clarke's honour may be made directly to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 101, 5208 - 53rd Avenue, Red
Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. A Memorial Tree in Clarke's honour will
also be planted. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at
www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Service and Cremation Providers:
Eventide Funeral Chapels 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta
Phone 403-347-2222.
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GASTRELL,
Norma▲
Eloise▲ (née
GLASSFORD)
Dearest Mum, Nana, sister, sister-in-law and friend, Norma Eloise
GASTRELL (née
GLASSFORD) passed away at the Valley Park Manor
Nursing Home, Red Deer on Monday, November 21, 2005 at the age
of 78 years. Norma was born on June 5, 1927 in West Toronto,
Ontario. Though shy and quiet by nature, she had a heart of gold
and a warm smile. Norma worked as a dental assistant, then as
a telephone operator for Bell, before marrying her high school
sweetheart, Clarke, when he returned from the war. They lived
in various cities in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, before moving
west in 1996. Norma was happiest when working in her garden,
taking the dog for long walks, teaching Sunday School, doing
crafts with the children, volunteering at the neighbourhood school,
cross country skiing on Mont St. Hilaire and attending dance
recitals or school concerts to watch her grandchildren. She loved
to sew and knit until her arthritis worsened. Norma's lemon meringue
pies were the best, as were her delicious butter tarts, even
if they had been sent by mail to Montreal!! Norma and Clarke
especially liked the walking trails in and around Red Deer. Her
grandchildren meant so very much to her and she always wanted
to know of their accomplishments and adventures. She always looked
forward to visiting and being visited by Friends, family and
relatives. Norma will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered
and forever cherished in the hearts of her family and Friends.
Norma leaves to mourn her loss her daughters, Glenda (David)
PEDERSEN of Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec and Paula (Lyle)
REHN
of Red Deer; her eight grandchildren, Jennifer-Anne, Vibeke,
Abraham, Kristen, Kaylah, Lainie, Gaige and Tanner, and her precious
great-granddaughter, Siena. Norma will also be sadly missed by
her brother and sisters, Lionel (Eileen)
GLASSFORD,
Shelburne,▲
Ontario, June (Stuart)
MARTIN, Toronto, Ontario, Meryl (Stan)
SLINGER,
Guelph,▲
Ontario,▲ and sister-in-law, Lorna
DABBS, Prince
George, British Columbia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Norma was predeceased by her beloved husband of fifty-nine years,
Clarke,▲ in August of this year, sister, Lenore
WESTBROOK and
brother, Leonard
GLASSFORD. At the family's request, there will
be no formal Funeral Service. Cremation entrusted to the Central
Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. In the summer of 2006,
Clarke and Norma's ashes will be scattered from the top of Mont
St. Hilaire, Quebec, close to the home they built there years
ago. If desired, memorial donations in Norma's honour may be
made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta,
101, 5208-53rd Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. The family
would like to sincerely thank the staff at the Valley Park Manor
Nursing Home for the kind and loving care Mum received, Dr. Rigby
for his ongoing care and concern for both Mum and Dad, and the
staff on Unit 22 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre where
they both had spent a considerable amount of time in the last
year. Norma died of a broken heart... from her heart condition
and from losing Clarke in August. Our hearts are now so heavy
without having them here, but we know they're together again.
"We Love You So Much" Condolences may be forwarded to the family
at www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Cremation Providers: Eventide
Funeral Chapels, 4830 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 403-347-2222.
"Downtown Red Deer"
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