It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Kenneth Farrow on September 28, 2015.
Robert was born in Cambridge Ont. March 11, 1968 and moved to Vulcan, Alberta in 2007 with his partner Karen Currie where he had a passion for camping in the wilderness of the mountains. Robert was owner of Rockpile Enterprises, doing building maintenance and repairs, and working in the technical field of computers and the internet. He was currently building a recording studio in Vulcan.
Robert leaves behind his parents Joanne and Ken and a brother Steven, all of Ontario.
Tributes in Rob’s memory
NELSON, Cody Merlin 1962 – 2015
Cody Merlin Nelson, beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on September 10 at the age of 53 after suffering a severe stroke.
Cody was born in Vulcan, Alberta and resided in Champion, Alberta for his entire life. He worked as a truck driver and had a passion for automobiles and motorcycles. He enjoyed watching numerous sporting events including hockey and baseball and took pride in watching his children perform their various activities.
Besides his loving wife Patricia, Cody is survived by his four children, Shanna, Kayla, Kirsten and
SHAW, Margaret Geraldine 1924 – 2015
Margaret Geraldine (Gerding) Shaw, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 7, 2015, at CapitalCare Grandview in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 90 years.
Margaret is survived by her sister, Norma (O’Hare), and brother, Bob; her daughter, Sheilah (Featherstone), and sons, Edward (Ted) and Michael; her grandchildren, Allen, Don, Cyndi, Grace, Michael, Sandra and Travis and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis Shaw; by her parents, Joseph and Anna (McHugh) Gerding; by her sister, Eileen (Hanchuk); and by her brothers, Cecil, Joseph, Raymond and Arnold.
Memorial Mass
MERCIER (Windus), Sharon Diane 1951 – 2015
Mercier (Windus), Sharon Diane
July 30, 1951 – September 4, 2015
Sharon Mercier, beloved Momma Bear and Grammy, passed away suddenly in her new home in Summerland, BC on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the age of 64 years.
Sharon was born and raised in Calgary, AB where at the age of fourteen she met her sweetheart and husband, Lorne, of nearly forty years and raised three daughters. She worked at the Rockyview General Hospital as a unit clerk and retired young to care deeply for Lorne with his ailing health. Subsequent to Lorne’s double lung transplant in 1999 and her daughter Lisa’s
STEWART, Florence Irene 1925 – 2015
Stewart, Florence “Fluffy” Irene, of Strathmore, Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away in Strathmore on August 28, 2015 at the age of 90 years.
Florence grew up in Manyberries and went to school there, arriving either on horseback or walking two and a half miles. She said she could ride a horse and swim before she could walk. In 1941 she moved into the dorm at Rosemary to take her high schooling. She loved her life in Manyberries, mostly because she loved her grand-father so much. She would go to his house and not go home until her
HEALY, Robert Donald 1959 – 2015
Healy, Robert Donald October 16, 1959 – August 10, 2015
Healy, Robert Donald, of Vulcan, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away at the age of 55 years, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Robert will be forever missed and loved by his wife Alona, daughters Mona and Scarlett, his mother Dorothy, brothers Kenneth, Ron (Cathy), Steve (Rhonda) and sisters Susan and Laurie (Steve), along with his nieces Chelsy, Megan, Lexy, Brooke and Grace, and his nephews Austin and Cole. He was predeceased by his father Robert Kenneth Healy on June 17, 2010.
Robert spent many years traveling and working throughout
McKENNA, Elizabeth “Betty” Cameron 1945 – 2015
McKenna, Elizabeth “Betty” Cameron, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Frank McKenna, passed away in Calgary at the age of 69 years.
A Family Memorial Service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
HOLM, Robert “Bob” Bruce 1955 – 2015
Robert “Bob” Bruce Holm – Dec.17. 1955 – July 31, 2015
Holm, Robert Bruce “Bob”, of Vulcan, passed away following a mighty battle with cancer at the age of 59 years.
Besides his wife Valerie, Bob is survived by a son Jackson, a daughter Jennifer (Jason), brother Mike (Cheryl) of Hanna, a sister Lynda (Bryon) Smith of Crossfield, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law Gladys Rushfeldt, brother-in-law Leighton (Penny) Rushfeldt, sisters-in-law Norma (Murray) McLean, Brenda Mueller, Sharon (Dave) Serban, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and Godson Ryan Fath.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Ted and Doreen Holm, father-in-law Vic Rushfeldt, nephew Bradley
SWIFT, John Edward 1932 – 2015
Swift, John Edward, formerly of Okotoks, AB, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on July 28, 2015 at the age of 83 years.
John loved to dance and will be greatly missed by his many lady dance partners!
Graveside Service and interment will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11 am at the Vulcan Cemetery, Pastor David Sarsons officiating.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
MCMILLAN, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Carol 1958 – 2015
McMillan, Gwendolyn Carol “Meme”, of Vulcan, passed away suddenly at home on June 18, 2015 at the age of 56 years.
Gwen is survived by her daughter Sheena McMillan, grandchildren, Izabella McMillan, Emery Flewelling, and Scarlette Nault. She is also survived by siblings, Donavon Donaldson, Theodore Donaldson, Florence Chubaty, Edith Smart, Carl McMillan, and George McMillan. Gwen was predeceased by parents George and Mary McMillan, and siblings, John McMillan, William McMillan, and Robert McMillan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday July 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Living Word Fellowship Church