Carolyn Ann Wild, May 5, 1942 – July 18, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. She lost her short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.
She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Doris Wild, and sister Connie Jean Wild. She is survived by her daughters Connie (Dan) Emmonds, Trish (Pete) Hutchison, Donna (Frank) Gassen, Joyce (Jason) Lennox, and her brother Tom (Margaret) Wild. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two nephews.
No traditional service by request, however a family gathering will take place in Okotoks, Alberta where she will be laid to rest with her mother and sister. If desired, donations to the Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
We love and miss you dearly Mom, and you will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
LIFE IS LIKE A STRAND OF PEARLS
Over many years, oceans ebb and flow
Inside an oyster, a pearl begins to grow.
One day the oyster opens, and the pearl is there to see
Time has passed, work’s been done, the future yet to be.
Take it from the shell and hold it in your hand
And all will be revealed, as you wash away the sand.
Both the beauty and the flaws, have their stories they can tell
As nature worked its magic, from inside the oyster’s shell.
Put it in your pocket and keep it for yourself
Or put it in a box and up upon a shelf.
But a pearl should not be hidden, or stand upon its own
It should be strung with others, instead of left alone.
By stringing all the pearls, there is no right or wrong
Like families stay together, it’s what keeps and makes us strong.
Each one of us is like a pearl, beauty, flaws and all
We need to have each other, to help us when we fall.
We should treasure what we have and face what life can bring
And hold each other close, like the pearls upon a string.
Life is like a strand of pearls
Precious each and every one........
Author: Daughter, Trish
Margaret Kerr (née Sinclair), May 3, 1947 – August 11, 2012
Margaret passed away with her husband by her side. Left to mourn the passing of our wonderful wife, mother and grandmother are her husband Richard, children David (Barb), Jennifer (Ron) Viglasi, grandchildren Ben and Ethan, Jeanette (Vic) Hogan, her dear friend who never left her side, brothers John (Darlene) and Andrew, nieces Cindy and Sonya and nephew Jack. She was predeceased by her brother Robert.
Margaret was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. She moved with her family to Canada at the age of eight. Eight years later she met her future husband Richard; she married at the age of 18 and soon after “but not soon enough for Margaret” she had two children.
Margaret was an extremely loving and devoted wife and mother. Her family was everything. Just when we thought she couldn’t get more devoted or more loving, along came her grandsons Ben and Ethan. She clocked more hours in the rink watching them play hockey than most parents. People would say “they deserve the most dedicated grandparents award.” Hockey won’t be the same this year, but I am sure we will feel her beside us watching and cheering the kids on.
With her grandsons, she loved playing Man Tracker, camping, having tea and cookies, watching TV, anything to be with them and she was happy.
Margaret joked about when it was her time to go, that she would get to see her beloved Jack Russell again “affectionately known as Rudy-Poody.” I am sure she is with him now.
Thank you to Dr. MacDonald, all the support workers, “Wendy,” friends who really stepped in when we needed you, and Marlane and Eileen, Jan and Judy. Thank you to the ALS Society for all your support and equipment —when we needed something “you were there.”
No funeral by request. Donations may be made to the ALS Society if anyone wishes.
It is with very heavy hearts and
great sadness that we let you go.
With your fantastic smile and great sense
of humour, you will be an asset in heaven
teaching the angels how to be better angels!
Helene Bleiler, June 24, 1916 - August 15, 2012
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, Helene Bleiler. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence Bleiler on October 10, 2002. She is survived by her two sisters, Ruth Hart and Yvonne McKinnon, her children Dwight (Darlene), George, Teresa (Ray), five grandchildren Barbie (Jason), Jossie (Sam), Brad (January), Jennifer (Scott), Riley (Rachel), eight great-grandchildren and a future great-grandson.
We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral mass was held on Monday, August 20.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.