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From: "Pamela" <>
Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] C.R. Mirror Oct 3, 2003
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 18:24:46 -0700

FLOWER : McCORMICK : NORMAND :

FLOWER, Ruth
We sadly announce that Ruth passed away on September 24, 2003 at Dwelling
Place in Nanaimo, B.C. after a long fight with Alzheimers. Ruth is
predeceased by her husband Edward in 1989 and two sisters. She will be
remembered by her children; Elizabeth Harding (Howard) and Gregory Flower
(Odette), grandchildren; Stewart, Cynthia, Jayaya, Jordon and Jaryn; nieces
and nephew; sister-in-law, Joan Flower and friends. Ruth was born in Trail,
B.C. in 1915 where she spent her childhood in Roberts Creek, B.C. She went
to Normal School in Vancouver where she became a school teacher, holding
posts in Kingcome Inlet, Invermere and Kelowna. She married and later became
interested in water colour and oil painting, pottery and weaving, which she
freely taught and helped anyone interested. She loved classical music,
travel and gardening. Thanks to Dr. Keith Phillips, Dennis Ano, and workers
at Dwelling Place for their kindness and understanding. A Private Memorial
Service was s held, with Interment at Elk Falls Memorial Cemetery. ISLAND
FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, GEORGIA QUAY, 103-909 ISLAND HIGHWAY,
CAMPBELL RIVER in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make
donations to UBC Alzheimers Research, Attn. Lindsey Follett, 6253 NW Marine
Dr., Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1.


McCORMICK, James Thomas
Passed away peacefully at the Campbell River & District Hospital, Thursday
September 25, 2003.
Predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Kathleen and wife of 47 years,
Anna.
Jim leaves daughter, Karen (Frank) Terry, son, David (Denise) McCormick,
three grandsons, Hugh (Marnie), Scott and Cameron and twin great-grandsons,
Austin and Robert plus brother Robert (Barbara) and all their families. Jim
spent most of his working days in Ocean falls as a Paper-machine Millwright.
He also worked in MacKenzie and Port Alberni and retired to Campbell River
with Anna. Gramps delighted in his grandsons. He was very proud of their
hockey abilities, baseball playing and their ability to weave magic in his
life. He was responsible for the stock cars in “Skinners Garage” and front
yard. Way to go Gramps.
There will be no service at Dads request. He will be cremated and reunited
with Mom in the Nicola Valley. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Jim
’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital or a Charity of choice.
A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held October 4, 2003 from 1-4p.m. at
#5-2055 Galerno Rd.
Friends are invited to drop by and share stories and memories and maybe even
rebuild a paper-machine,
Put the kettle on Mother
here he comes.
Sutton’s in Care of
Arrangements
287-4812

NORMAND, Mary (May) Gorton
February 27, 1918 ~ September 25, 2003
May, formerly of Burnaby and more recently of Campbell River passed away
peacefully at the Campbell River Hospital. She has her wish and is with Tom,
her husband of 59 years. Her sister Helen Sutherland and brother John Bell
also predeceased her. She is survived by her son Tom, daughter in law
Jeannette (Campbell River); granddaughters Nicole and Trisha (both of
Victoria) and Stephanie (Calgary); twin sister Irene Brown (Mission); sister
Lorraine Nordin (Surrey) and many nieces and nephews.
May was born in Ladysmith, grew up in Vancouver and lived many years in
South Burnaby before moving to Campbell River in 1997. She worked for
several years in retail jewelry and retired after 19 years with the BC
Forest Service in 1971.
May’s pleasures included gardening and entertaining. Her friends, neighbours
and family will remember her summer barbecues and her famous Boxing Day
parties. She was very close to her sisters and brother; they never missed an
opportunity to celebrate family occasions together. Her greatest joy was her
granddaughters. She developed a special relationship with each of them
building memories that will never be forgotten.
The family would like to thank the many Campbell River nurses and caregivers
who supported May during this last year.
There will be a family celebration of May’s life at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made in May’s memory to a charity of choice.
Sutton’s in Care of
Arrangements
287-4812

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