CAMPBELL, John Richard

John Richard Campbell passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, in Elnora, Alberta. Born on August 13, 1950, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, John was a beloved brother to Cheryl Ann, Daniel Peter and was predeceased by his brother Robert “Bobby” Joseph. John’s early years were spent in Irish Vale, Cape Breton Island, before he ventured to Alberta in the late 1970s. He was a dedicated truck driver, known for his hard work and reliability. John was a creative soul, with a particular passi

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EVANS, David Lloyd George

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Lloyd George Evans on July 6, 2023. Dave was the youngest of five children born and raised in Trochu, Alberta. He was involved in sports from a young age and was an avid hockey player well into his 20’s. David and Aleta moved to Calgary in 1958 where he was employed at the North Hill Sears in various departments. He retired as Maintenance manager in 1988 after 30 years with the company. Dave loved to work with his hands- from

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LUMLEY, Betty

Since so few in this area know my life story, I will put some of it in writing. I was born on May 15, 1925 to Roy and Bessie Lumley, of Picton, Ontario. I am the second of four children. I have happy memories of my childhood on a farm in Eastern Ontario. How I enjoyed picking our apple and tomato crops and helping with other chores. Maple syrup season was special, as was Christmas when our house was filled with evergreen boughs and a huge tree. We were a rather religious family and seldom misse

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ATKINSON, Marlene Rose

Marlene Rose Atkinson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 8, 2023, in Linden, Alberta, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and courage. Marlene was born on September 22, 1951, in Simcoe, Ontario to her parents, Muriel and Stanley Atkinson. Surrounded by her siblings, James, Marty, Dean, Dianne, and Glenn, she grew up in a vibrant and nurturing family environment that shaped her into the incredible woman she became. Marlene’s professional jou

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