James Edwin (Jim) Ellis
January 8, 2009
Born September 19, 1918 in Vancouver, B.C. to James and Sarah Ellis. James Edwin Ellis passed away peacefully January 2, 2009 at Fairhaven Care Centre, Bby. Jim will be sadly missed and remembered by Annie his loving wife of 68 years, sons Bob (Edith), David (Linda), John (Patricia); brother Bob and sister-in-law Doreen; grandchildren Kathy (Rick), Cyndi, Jim (Kerris), Karen (Chris), Jennifer (Kirby), Joe and 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Harry and sister-in-law Audrey. Jim lived in the metro town area of Burnaby all his life. He served in the navy in WWll as a chief petty officer. He then worked as a machinist and later joined the Burnaby Fire Department and served for 28 years, retiring as a captain. Jim’s passion was golf and he played until the age of 89. He always said he would like to come back as a golf-pro in his next life. A celebration of Jim’s life will be Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund would be appreciated.
Connie Nori
January 7, 2009
It is with great pain and sorrow we share the passing of Connie on January 5, 2009. She is predeceased by her father Ladell Sanders. Connie is survived by her loving husband and best friend for the past 21 years, Rick; her joys – son Joel , daughter Danielle, and her bestest mansy man – four legged friend – Baxter. She is also survived by her mother Alexina Sanders, sister Dianne Sereda (Greg), brothers Tom Sanders, Gary Sanders, Brian Sanders and numerous nieces and nephews.
Connie was born the youngest of 5 children in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 8, 1963. She moved to Calgary , where she met and married Rick in 1988. Connie was involved in many activities, always organizing and volunteering her assistance be it on hockey, ringette, soccer teams, and more recently with her fund raising for Breast Cancer . She was frequently known as the spreadsheet queen.
Connie became involved in the insurance industry in 1996 – and was a true friend and colleague to many at ING Insurance. She was a key administrator and more recently a trainer and will truly be missed by many at ING and her extended insurance family.
Connie was not “All About Me”, it was always what can I give to others. Her infectious sense of humour, her laugh, and off the cuff comments always brought a smile and laughter to those who met her and knew her.
In true Connie fashion – she would want us all to remember and celebrate her life. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 24, 2009 at Coquitlam Alliance Church, 2601 Spuraway Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2C4 – phone 604-464-6744. Refreshments to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated, website www.bccancerfoundation.com. Please offer your condolences and what Connie meant to you in writing via the Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel website www.bellburnaby.com The family will cherish your thoughts, and always have them to remember Connie .
Andrea Barbaro
January 7, 2009
Andrea passed away on January 6, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Andrea is survived by his loving family, wife, Battista of 55 years; children Carmela (Frank), Maria (Sam); grandchildren Nicola (Felicia), Andrea, Elisa, Pietro; great-grandchildren Diangelo. Many thanks to Fairhaven United Church Rest Home, Vancouver, B.C. in particular the staff and care aids of Apple Blossom for the care of “Papa” the last three years. Thank-you to the Doctors and nurses of Acute Care for the Elder at the Jim Pattison Pavillion (V.G.H) for their care and attention. Prayers will be offered Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. from Corpus Christi Catholic Church 6350 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at the Abbey Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com
Teresa (Gallo) Anania
January 6, 2009
ANANIA (NEE GALLO) Teresa February 13, 1939 – January 3, 2009It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Anania, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Teresa passed away peacefully on January 3, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband Pietro on August 21, 2003, her parents Giuseppe and Teresa, and her brothers Alfonso and Pietro. She will be deeply missed by her son Giuseppe (Maria) and her daughter Maria Chiara (Pino) Missalino, her grandchildren, Vincent-Lucas, Daniel, Isabella, Michael, Vanessa and Joseph. Also left to grieve are her brothers and sisters, Antonio (Francesca) Gallo, Carmela (Carmine) Sorace, Maria (Luigi) Napoletano, Concettina (Giuseppe) Padovano, Carlo (Loreta) Gallo, Pina (Vittorio) Mauro, Vittoria (Fernando) Colavecchio, sister-in-law Linda Gallo, and sister-in-law Angelina Messiani in Italy, along with many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held January 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 555 S. Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial January 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will be at the South Mausoleum, Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com .
Madge (Pat) Kirkby
January 6, 2009
Born January 22, 1922 in Oldham England. In the early evening hours of January 1st, 2009, Mom suddenly and sadly was taken to be with God. Survived by her 6 children Kathleen (Carlton), Paul, Sharon (Gerard), Margaret (Peter), Edward, Daniel (Maria); 10 grandchildren, William (BJ), Benjamin, Jacqueline, Tabitha, Robert, Sarah, Kyle, Paul, Nick, Shawn, and 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be held at Bell and Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street Burnaby, on Friday January 9, at 2pm. Tea to follow in reception room at Bell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.