Lillian May Brinton of Vulcan passed away November 19, 2002, at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 86 years.
Lillian was born August 20, 1916 at Cayley, Alberta to Robert and Phoebe Houlden. She received her schooling at the Cayley School. On October 18, 1935 she married Wentworth Brinton in High River. In 1939 they moved to Kirkaldy. She was involved in the community and at one time played the piano and drums in a local band. In 1955 Wentworth passed away and Lillian moved her family to Vulcan. Throughout the years she worked at many jobs including the Red and White Store as a clerk, a dental assistant for Dr. Schneider, and a secretary/librarian at the elementary school. In January of 1998 she moved from her home into the Peter Dawson Lodge, where she enjoyed socializing with the employees and the other residents. In January of 2002 she moved into the Long Term Care Unit of the Vulcan Community Health Centre.
Lillian was a devoted mother to her four sons and enjoyed the many visits from her children and grandchildren. She took pleasure in needlework, watching sport, playing piano, gardening, and reading. Lillian was a very knowledgeable woman in world affairs and news, and enjoyed a heated political discussion.
Lillian was initiated into the Rebekah Lodge in 1957 and was an active member for several years, often serving as a pianist.
She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her four sons Earl (Sharon) of Hanna, Ron (Diana) of Kelowna, Howard (Charlotte) of Edmonton, Charles (Gill) of Didsbury, fourteen grand children and their spouses, twelve great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lillian was predeceased by her husband Wentworth, three brothers George (Bea) Houlden, Miles (Leona) Houlden, John (Helen) Houlden, a sister Addie (Stan) Evans, an infant sister, and her parents.
Funeral Service, Friday, November 22, 2002, at 11:00 A.M. at the Vulcan United Church with Lee Spice officiating.
Casket Bearers were Lillian’s grandchildren.
Internment at Queen’s Park Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta at 3:30 P.M.
In Lieu of flowers, tributes in Lillian’s memory could be made to the Canadian Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Pl. N.E.,Calgary T2E 4Z3