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Obituaries: Innes; Chisholm

Mary Elizabeth Innes March 12, 1915 - October 21, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom and nana. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family.
Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Innes

March 12, 1915 - October 21, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom and nana. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 1970, and survived by her siblings Alec, Pauline and Kathleen. Mom will be greatly missed by her children Rod (Debbie), Robert (Ann) and Judy (Melvin), her grandchildren Casey, Ingerlisa, Serena, Judson, Maeghan, Cameron and Gordon, and her great grandchildren Amanda, Mitchell, Brayden, Erik and Evan.

Mary was born in Radway, Alberta. She was married in Edmonton in 1937. In 1946, Mom and Dad with us kids moved to Powell River, living in two of Turnbull’s cabins at Mowat Bay. Mom was an avid gardener and her front rockery was a pleasure to view. She would spend many hours crocheting Afghans for her family. She loved playing bingo and enjoyed her many trips to Reno spending our inheritance.

Many people touched Mom’s life: Wally from Handi-Dart, the wonderful volunteers of the Tuesday Stroke club, the “Bingo Ladies” at Evergreen Extended Care Unit and many others. Special thanks to Ann Innes who did so much for Mom over the years to keep Mom’s day running smoothly. Thank you to Dr. Burns and all the staff at Evergreen Extended Care Unit for their continuous support and 24/7 care of our mom.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the

Evergreen Extended Care Unit would be greatly appreciated.

A family and friends gathering in Mom’s honour will be held next summer.

 

George Chisholm

Friends of George Chisholm would like to honour his memory with a memorial service on Sunday, November 15, at 2 pm at Cranberry Community Hall. Please bring stories of this fascinatingly eccentric character. Although he may have been difficult at times, he was also very sensitive and was willing to help any woman in need. His resourcefulness and creativity were prodigious. He is sorely missed.

Rest in peace George. You deserve it.