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MEYER, Jean Ann (1939 - 2023)

Born in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshre, Engand, Jean was one of five children born to Wilam Wech and Ann Welch (nee Picton) Jean passed away peacefuly on February 26, 2023 at Kin Vllage Care

Home in Tsawwassen Jean was predeceased by her siblings Wllam and Raymond and husband Keith She is survived by brothers Michae and Davd; chidren Paul (Sharon), Phlip (Hilary), Nel (Cathy), Andrew (Dawn) and David (Lyndal); grandchldren Jesse (Estelita), Amanda (Denton), Annees (Adam), Kendra, Colin, Kristofer, Owen and Ela; and great-grandson Felx

Jean was born and raised n North London, Engand and folowing school was educated at business colege, begnnng secretaral work in various council agencies in the UK Migrating to Canada n the 1960s, Jean ived and rased her famly n numerous ocatons across Canada incuding Quebec, the North West Territories and British Columbia In the mid 1980s, Jean joined Kerrsdae law firm Munro & Crawford, fulfiling her ambition to return to paralegal work

With husband Keth, Jean retired to Tsawwassen, Brtish Columbia, enjoying travel to South Afrca, Zmbabwe, Australia and the UK Wth a love of music and the arts Jean enjoyed playing piano and supporting her famiy in ther pursuts and hosting large famly dinners

Funera Servce to be held at Delta Funera Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Deta, BC on Frday March 31, 2023 at 9 30 am Reception to immedatey folow Prvate family nterment at Boundary Bay Cemetery to folow Donations to the BC SPCA would be apprecated, n ieu of flowers

“If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me Place them in my Mothers arms and te l her they are from me ”

Condolences may be offered at www deltafuneral ca

Deta Funeral Home (604)946 6040

OTTER, Amelia

Amela (Mile) Otter (1934-2023) passed away peacefuly surrounded by her chidren on 9 February 2023 after a long battle wth Parkinson’s

Born Amelia Clarke n Poole, England, famly meant everythng to Mlie She lost both her father and mother before the age of three, and the uncle that she went to ive with was himself kiled in a bombing rad durng the second word war Whie moving through several foster homes over the years, she was separated first from her sister, Betty, and later from her sister, Mary She met her future husband, Alan, at age 16 and they marred in 1955 Mlie and Alan moved to Canada a few years later and started ther own famly and t became her ife’s work to ensure her chldren aways had the security of a stable home envronment that she missed as a child

Mile rased her kids, Jacquie (born 1962), Lnda (1963) and Ken (1968) intialy in the smal town of Deep River, Ontario, whie Alan worked at the nearby Atomic Energy Canada faclity Jacquie and Lnda recaled the freedom of beng chldren of that era in a smal community, where they and the other neghbourhood kids were free to wander from a young age, al the moms smply feedng whoever happened to be in their houses at meal times

In 1969, the fledgling TRIUMF research facilty at UBC beckoned them to move west to Vancouver, and they setted in the Dunbar community on the west side of the cty This area contnued the “smal town” feel within the confines of a large city Mile oved to entertain, whether t be havng the neghbours over, hostng dinner partes or ust organzng snacks f her kid’s friends showed up She was everyone s favourte mom It wasn t unusua as we got older to come home and find one of our frends havng tea and chatting to our Mum having come over specficaly to ask her advice on something (and t fet like we were nterrupting when we came home!) As her kids found partners, she went out of her way to make sure spouses felt they were part of our family

Later, Milie found a new passion n being a grandmother Her grandchldren meant everythng to her, and she doted on them There were always ful cookie tins, sandwich makers that turned a grlled cheese nto Mckey Mouse, and a dedcated games/bedroom ful of a rotating assortment of toys and videos A grandchid need only hint they were hungry, and they would be whisked off for McDonalds or ice cream To her final days, it ddn’t take more than a mnute after a grandchid arrived in her home for her to be instructng them to check the cookie tin and hep themseves to whatever they could find n the cupboards

Mile and Alan grew od happly together It hurt us to see her loneliness folowing our father’s passing but we take joy n knowing that they are reunted and can continue their ourney together forever Unti we meet again, she wl remain the much-loved Mum of Jacquie (& Doug), Lnda and Ken (& Barbara), Grandma to Tara, Arran, Kmberley, Caitln, Dane, Laura, Hannah, Devon and Korina, and sister of Mary We al miss her

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BROWN, Thomas G

June 23, 1937 - March 18, 2023

Beoved husband, chershed father, dotng grandfather and dear friend, Tom eft us on a glorous spring day ust after sunset He was a ovng, dedicated famly man who enjoyed 18 holes of gof a good Scotch or a cup of Timmy’s volunteering at YVR, easy conversation and latterly, waks around scenc Tsawwassen and Whistler

Born in Crieff, Scotand, he emgrated to Canada in 1967 wth his wife Dorothy, travelng near and far for hs career in sales

Father to Aisa (Garnet) and Gavin (Michele), he oved being a proud “Papa” to his grandchldren Fiona and Thomas

Hs generosty, kindness, Scottsh sense of humour and easygoing nature wl be forever missed and never forgotten With much ove, we hope you got the first tee tme the next day, dear one

Gus am bris an latha agus an teich na sgàilean

Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away -Song of Solomon 4:6

OLSON, Deanna Joy

June 30, 1941 February 14, 2023

With great sadness, the family of Deanna Olson (née Dean) announces her passing. Surrounded by her family on February 14, 2023, at the Irene Thomas Hospice, Deanna passed peacefully after several years of courageously fighting cancer.

Predeceased by her parents, Winston and Dorothy Dean. Survived by her husband Ted; sister Carole; sons Kevin (Andrea), Bryan (Stephanie) and Kenneth; daughter Heather (Mark); grandchildren Kennedi, Kaia, Mackenzie, Taylor, Kenneth Jr, Olivia, Chase, Zoe, Devon and Hannah; and great grandchildren Traysen, Haisley and Emerson.

Deanna was born and raised in Montreal, where her summers were spent at the cottage, and her lifelong love of the water and playing bridge began.

In 1969 Deanna moved out west with her young family, settling in Ladner, followed by Tsawwassen in 1981, where she joined Beach Grove Golf Club and made many friendships that she cherished. Her interests included golf, lawn bowling, bridge and travel. Her love for travel took her to many places around the world, but her favourite place to visit was Newfoundland, where both of her parents were from.

Deanna was very social and easy to talk to, making her career in sales at a variety of organizations over the years a natural fit for her.

Her greatest source of joy was her family, and loved nothing more than spending time together with them. She took great pride in her hospitality and had a talent for decorating her home for every occasion.

MCCARTNEY (nee Fraser), Elizabeth J. August

8, 1933 March 10, 2023

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, after a brief illness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Jean McCartney (Betty), who passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at The Delta Hospital on March 10, 2023, in her 90th year. Betty will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children: Stewart (Darleen) McCartney, Shelley (Allan) Matheson and Gordon (Susan) McCartney; her five grandchildren: Theresa, Edward, Kurtis, Jordy and Cameron; and four great grandchildren. Betty will be missed by many nephews, nieces and friends, and a very special and forever friend, Bev Linton Betty was predeceased by her sisters Ellen Wells, Mary Anne Lowton and Ruth Clarke; brothers Norman and Archie Holmgren; and niece Marlene Jackson.

The golden years were when Betty and her partner in crime, George Hygh, were vacationing in Hawaii, golfing and getting into all kinds of shenanigans. In the mid nineties, a move to Tsawwassen set some roots leading to many years as Thrifty Foods Sendial Volunteer Shopper. Betty loved her lottery games and scratch tickets (maybe even broke even with a nice win in 2021) and knitting everybody has dishcloths to last forever

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Betty made a huge impact on the lives of everyone who knew her. Her generous nature and warm heart will be forever cherished. The most important thing to Betty was her family and friends, who meant the world to her as she did to all of us. Betty was loving, devoted and always put the needs of others before her own She always had a soft spot for all our furry friends, keeping a memory book with pictures of all family pets, their lives and passing date.

No Service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Delta Community Animal Shelter or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Lovingly Remembered

Always loved, Never forgotten, Forever missed...

The family is grateful for the care she received from her doctors, Dr. Wong and Dr. Chan, as well as the nurses, staff and volunteers at the Irene Thomas Hospice, who all provided her with compassionate care during her time there.

She taught us many lessons during her cancer journey. Her unwavering, joyful spirit and ability to always look on the bright side of life, even on her most difficult days, was inspiring and admired by all who had the blessing of knowing her.

Our cherished Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many will forever be in our hearts and will be greatly missed by the many people she touched in her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Irene Thomas Hospice through the Delta Hospital Foundation are appreciated.

Stay where you’re to ’til I comes where you’re at.