“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

After a brief illness our dear Mom Blanche passed away peacefully in Royal Columbian Hospital.  She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Robert,  in 2010.  She leaves to mourn her children Janet and Richard Montgomery, Roberta and Bill Boone and son Ron; 5 Grand and 4 Greatgrand children, nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.  Mom’s life began in Clayton, B.C. then the family moved to New Westminster where she was raised, employed (at good old Spencers) and met and married Robert.  They made their home in Burnaby where they remained for all their married life.  This same lifelong love and commitment Mom had for family also applied to her friends, many of which originated in the early days of New Westminster.  This deep caring for others and befriending all continued in her last few years spent at The Mulberry Retirement Residence in Burnaby where she started many new friendships.  Thank you to all the nursing staff at 6-S, Royal Columbian Hospital and Dr. Rebeyka for the special care that Mom received.  She will be truly missed by all who knew her.  A celebration of Mom’s life will be held at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, V3N 1O3, Monday, September 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm – 604-521-4242.