1496. Donald Albert THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Packet and Times, Friday, 3 January 1992.
"THOMSON, Donald Albert - passed away January 1, 1992, Donald Albert Thomson, late of Gibsons, B.C., age 78 years. Survived by his loving wife Helen; 1 son Barry Thomson and wife Cheryl of Mossel Bay, South Africa; 1 daughter Mary Solomon and husband Doug, of Gibsons; 5 grandchildren; Graham and wife Jane, Donald, Cathy, Duncan and David, 1 sister Ruth Thomson of Orillia, Ontario. Funeral service was held Friday, January 3 in the Chapel of Devlin Funeral Home, Gibsons. Cremation followed. Flowers gratefully declined."
1Newspaper Announcement.
"THOMPSON - PIERCE
Trinity United Church, Peterborough, was the scene of a lovely autumn wedding on Saturday afternoon, when Mabel Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pierce became the bride of Donald A. Thomson, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Thomson of Orillia. The Rev. George Easton conducted the ceremony. Mrs. H.A. Mitchell sang the solo O Promise Me and Miss Mabel Clarry played the organ music. The Church was beautifully decorated with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked charming in her mother's wedding gown of ivory satin, with fitted tucked bodice and short train. She wore a finger length tulle veil, held in place with ostrich feather tips, and carried Talisman roses and lily-of-the-valley. Miss Mary Pierce attended her sister, wearing a floor-length gown of aquamarine satin with fitted basque and puffed sleeves, and headdress of ostrich tips with velvet streamers to match her gown. She carried a contrasting bouquet of bronze baby mums. The groom was attended by his brother John Thomson, of Painswick and the ushers were Mr. John Pierce, brother of the bride and Mr. Willard Thompson, of Toronto.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Homewood Avenue, Peterborough. Mrs. Pierce received with he bridal couple wearing a gown of grape wine faille with matching accessories and corsage of Joanne Hill roses. Mrs. Thomson, mother of the groom, was in black with silver fox and shoulder bouquet of bettertime roses.
For travelling the bride chose a teal blue ensemble with coat of French boucle with crimmer fur trim and small hat with wine veil. They left for a motor trip through Quebec and will reside in Halifax."2Newspaper Announcement, Orillia Packet and Times, Tuesday, 3 July 2001.
"THOMSON, Helen - Passed away at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 30th, 2001, in her 87th year. Helen Thomson of Orillia, formerly of Gibsons Landing, B.C. and Cape Town, South Africa, beloved wife of the late Don Thomson of Orillia. Loving mother of Mary Solomon & husband Doug of Vancouver, B.C. and Barry & wife Cheryl of Orillia. Also loved by her grandchildren David and Duncan Thomson, Graham, Donald & Cathy Solomon and her great grandchildren Bridget, Andrew, Michael, Alexander & Jeronimo. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth Thomson of Orillia and sister of Mary Wilson of Kingston, John Pierce & wife Eileen of Peterborough and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Thursday, July 5th, at 11 o'clock."
3376. Beverly Grace BRUCE
1Newspaper Announcement, Vancouver Sun, January 8, 1988.
"MURPHY Beverley Grace (nee Bruce) passed away January 3, 1988 at the age of 61, born February 23, 1926. Survived by daughter Pat and husband Lindsay, grandchildren, Parick and Kim Christofferson of Errington, B.C., her mother Mrs. Marie Winquest of Princeton, B.C.; 2 sisters and 3 stepbrothers; many nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Memorial service will be held Saturday January 9 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72 Ave., Surrey."
3377. Roberta Helena BRUCE
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Sun, March 7, 1988.
"KLASSEN - Roberta Helena (Berta) suddenly on March 4, 1988 aged 80 years. Late resident of Burnaby. Survived by her loving husband George; 1 son Ken and wife Linda Klassen of Port Coquitlam; 1 daughter Grace Hale of Maple Ridge; her mother, Mrs. Marie Winquest of Princetown; mother-in-law, Mrs. Helena Klassen of Waldham, Saskatchewan; 6 grandchildren; 4 sisters, 5 brothers and their families. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 2.30 p.m. from the Chapel of Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey. Pastor Les Klassen officiating. Interment Valley View Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated."
3378. Albert George BRUCE
1Newspaper, Winnipeg Free Press, Wednesday, March 3, 1971, page 3.
"KILLED IN CAR CRASH
A Fort Garry man was killed instantly Tuesday when the station wagon he was driving hit a concrete abutment of the Perimeter Highway bridge crossing the Red River south of Winnipeg.
Albert George Bruce, 39, of 30 Laval Drive, was alone in the station wagon when the accident occurred at about 1.30 p.m. He is survived by a wife and seven children.
RCMP officials said the station wagon was travelling west on the Perimeter Highway and struck the northeast abutment of the bridge. They said the body of the dead man had to be pried from the car. Road conditions at the scene of the accident were good, but no skid marks were found.
RCMP are still investigating the cause of the accident."2Newspaper Announcement, Winnipeg Free Press, Wednesday, March 3, 1971, page 27.
"Albert George Bruce
Accidently, in a car accident, on March 2, 1971, on Perimeter Highway, Albert George Bruce, aged 39, beloved husband of Shirley Bruce, of 30 Laval Drive, Fort Garry. Born in British Columbia, Mr. Bruce came to Manitoba in 1967 and was a former Dew-Liner. Besides his wife, Shirley, he is survived by four sons and two daughters, John, Robert, George and James, Wendy and Susan, all at home; a brother Gerald Bruce of New Westminster, B.C., a half brother Dwight Winquest of North Surry, B.C.; three sisters, Mrs. L. Murphy (Beverly) of Vancouver Island, Mrs. G. Klassen (Roberta) of North Burnaby, B.C., and Mrs. R. Robbins (Joyce) of North Surrey, B.C.; his parents Mr. Robert Bruce of Parkville, B.C. and Mrs. K. Winquest of Salt Springs, Indiana (sic). Funeral service will be held at 2.15 p.m. Friday at Pineview Memorial Chapel, Waverly at Chevrier Blvd., with Pastor V. Sundmark officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends wishing, may call from five to nine p.m. Thursday at Pineview Chapel. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the new Victoria Hospital, Childrens Ward."3Newspaper Announcement, Vancouver Sun Friday March 5, 1971.
"BRUCE -- Suddenly on March 2, 1971. Albert George (Sonny) BRUCE, aged 39 years of 30 Laval Dr., Winnipeg. Survived by his wife Shirley and children JOHN, ROBERT, WENDY, SUSAN, GEORGE and JAMES, all at home, also mother Mrs. K. E. Winquist, Saltspring, father Robert Bruce, Parkville. 2 brothers Gerald Bruce and Dwight Winquist, Surrey. Sister Mrs. Roberta Murphy, Parkville, stepfather, 3 step brothers and 1 step sister. Funeral service was held Friday March 5 in Winnipeg. Cremation. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday March 9, at 2 o'clock in Trinity Lutheran Church 11040 River Rd., Surrey. In lieu of flowers please donate to B.C. Cancer Foundation."
3379. John Hamilton BRUCE
1Newspaper, Vancouver Sun 10 Nov 1954.
"JACK BRUCE
HUGE WAVE SINKS SHIP; 2 MEN LOST
Radio Appeal Last Word From "Salmon Queen"
"Turn about Spray I and stand by. I've taken a huge wave over my stern."
This urgent call was the last sent by skipper Jack Bruce of the ill-fated fish packer Salmon Queen. Seconds later another wave smashed over the stern and sent the vessel and her two-man crew to their graves in Georgia strait, three miles off the Fraser river lightship. The call was heard at 11 p.m. Tuesday by Leo Carter, 25, of 714 Robson, skipper of the fish packer Spray I which was travelling with the 39-foot Salmon Queen. They were moving through a small squall and choppy waters on their way to Steveston to unload their fish cargo. Missing and presumed lost at sea are skipper Bruce, 22, of Westminster street, Surrey, and his deckhand Fred Orlesky, 19, of 296 River road, Lulu island, both of B.C. Packers. First word of the tragedy to come was skipper Bruce's call over the radio, "Hello, Spray I, answer right away."......................reporter said today, and he told me of the stern wave, but I never saw his light again. It happened that fast."."
1499. Grace Marie THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Packet, Monday, 7 February 1983.
"MARSHALL, Grace Marie - At the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 5, 1983. Grace Thomson beloved wife of the late Frank Hilliard Marshall of Hillcrest Lodge, Orillia; in her 80th year. Loving mother of Mrs. Sally McCullough predeceased. Grandmother of Peter, Paul and Colin. Dear sister of Louise (Mrs. Hugh Calverly) of Brighton. The late Mrs. Grace Marshall will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West Street North, Orillia after 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon. Funeral and committal service in the Chapel Tuesday afternoon, February 8th at 3:00 o'clock. Cremation Riverside Crematorium, Weston."
1501. Grace Robina JOHNSTON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Province Friday April 28, 1978 & The Vancouver Sun Thursday April 27, 1978.
"HOLMES on April 26, 1978. Grace Robina Holmes, passed away peacefully. She was predeceased in 1952 by her husband, Thomas Walton Holmes, of The Similkameen Valley. She was the beloved mother of Marjorie (Mrs Hugh McCardell), Shirley Smith, Thomas Earl and Lucie Joy (Mrs Ernie Woodfall). Her death is sorrowed by her grandchildren Gary, Jeffery, Christine, Susan, Ralph, Janice, Deborah, Steven, Gail and Diane, Paula, Clinton, Dawn and Ward, nine great grandchildren. She leaves also her brother and sister-in-law Hugh J. and Jane Holmes; her sisters Edna and Wilma, many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Service at 11 A.M., Saturday, April 29, in the Fireside Room of the Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 49th and Oak. The Reverend John Cashore officiating. Cremation. Arrangements through the Memorial Society of B.C. and First Memorial Services."
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Province Friday June 18, 1920.
"Holmes - Johnston
On Monday June 14, Miss Grace Johnston of Coalport, formerly of this city, was quietly married to Mr. Thomas Holmes, also of Coalport, at the home of Mrs. A.C. Hunter, 30 Twenty-Second Avenue West. Reverend D.G. Ireland performed the ceremony. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Holmes will reside in Coalport."
3388. Lucie Joy HOLMES
1Newspaper Announcement, Vancouver Sun, May 4, 1981.
"WOODFALL - LUCIE JOY (nee Holmes) passed away April 30, 1981 in her 47th year. Born in the Similkameen Valley, resided in Vancouver, the Queen Charlotte Isl. and Burnaby. Her husband Ernie, their son Ward, her daughters Susan, Gail, Diane and Paula, 10 grandchildren, sisters Marjorie and Shirley, her brother Earl, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as many relatives will miss her dearly. A service will be held May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Chapel, 4204 E. Hastings St., North Burnaby, Lieutenant Dave Claire officiating. Donations to the Daycare Centre of the Salvation Army Chapel, 4204 E. Hastings, in lieu of flowers, will be gratefully accepted."
1502. Margaret Ellen JOHNSTON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Province Saturday January 7, 1978 & The Vancouver Sun Friday January 6, 1978.
"THOMSON Margaret Ellen on January 5, 1978 at Langley Memorial Hospital, late of Haney, B.C., aged 79 years. Predeceased by her husband Reverend J. Currie Thomson. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs C.E. (Margaret Anna) Kelly, North Vancouver; two sons, Bob, Haney; Peter, Fort Langley; 8 grandchildren. 3 sisters. Memorial Service Sunday January 8 at 2 P.M. in St. Andrew's United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Haney. Reverend D.G. Peebles officiating. Cremation. Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements."
1Newspaper Announcement, Victoria Colonist, Wednesday, May 7, 1952.
"THOMSON -- Suddenly in Victoria on May 5, 1952 Rev. James Currie THOMSON, age 57 years, of Glyn Road, Saanich. He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Anna Kelly of Vancouver, two sons, Robert Currie and Peter Lee Thomson at home; his mother Mrs. Anna Thomson of Keswick, Ont., also a brother Frank Thomson in Western Ontario. At the time of his passing the Rev. Mr. Thomson was pastor of Wilkinson Road and Garden City United Churches. Funeral services from McCall Bros. Floral Funeral Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, May 7, at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. Wm. Allen and Rev. M. Moore officiating. Cremation."
1504. Florence Jean JOHNSTON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Province Monday November 25, 1974 & The Vancouver Sun Monday November 25, 197.
"DUMARESQ - Mrs Florence Jean, of Ganges, Salt Spring Island, passed away at the family home, November 23, 1974. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Paul and mother of David J. Dumaresq; Mrs L.W. (Joan) McIntyre, Mrs J.H. (Ellen) Kennedy; she has 13 grandchildren, also 4 sisters, Mrs Margaret Thomson, Haney; Mrs Grace Holmes, Vancouver; Miss Edna Johnston, Abbotsford and Mrs Wilma Meagher, Ganges, B.C. Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 26, in Ganges United Church. Reverend V. McEacheran officiating. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M., Thursday, November 28 in the Shaughnessy United Church, Vancouver. Reverend George Searcy officiating. Arrangements by Goodman Funeral Home, Ganges. No flowers please. Donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Fund, 1900 Fort St. Victoria, B.C."
1Newspaper Announcement, Vancouver Sun, 16 January 1926.
"DUMARESQUE -- JOHNSTONE (sic)
A quiet wedding took place at St. Augustine's Church recently, when Miss Florence Jean JOHNSTONE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnstone, became the wife of Mr. Joseph Paul DUMARESQ. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father O'Neil. Miss Anna Dumaresq,
sister of the groom, was the brides........(ended here, some of these old papers were in rough shape)."
1505. John Thomas JOHNSTON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Vancouver Sun, March 12, 1973.
"JOHNSTON - John Thomas (Tommy), aged 65 years, passed away March 10, 1973 at Lady Minto Hospital, Salt Spring Island. He leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife Ruby; and daughters (Rosalie) Mrs. F. Fawcett, Edmonton; (Patricia) Mrs. Gary Crawford, Burnaby; (Barbara) Mrs. Charles Church, Delia, Alberta; and 9 grandchildren. He is survived by 5 sisters Mrs. T. Holmes, Mrs. C. Thomson, Mrs. J.P. Dumaresq and Mrs. W. Meagher, all of Vancouver; and Miss Edna Johnson of Abbotsford. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 13 at 2 p.m. in Ganges United Church. Rev. Fred Anderson officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial service will be held Thursday, March 15 at 7.30 p.m. in West Burnaby United Church, Sussex Ave., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Institute, 2656 Heather, Vancouver 9, would be very much appreciated."