CURRIE, Faye Elsie
Born April 17, 1919, a resident of Nanaimo, B.C. for 46 years and former resident of Richmond Corner, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at N.R.G.H. on Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Faye is predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Bob; three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Barbara (Alan); son, Richard (Alice); son, Peter; grandchildren: Sean, Lisa (Josh), Erin, Heather, and great grandson, Matt; brother, Carl Chase (Barbara) and sister, Ruth Bourdeau, both of Ontario, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Faye enjoyed daily bible studies, baking, gardening, knitting, hairdressing (until the age of 91 years), hockey, her family and friends, and her constant companion of 16 years, Mitzi, her Siamese cat. She was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary for many years and received an honours certificate for outstanding service. Sadly missed, deeply loved and lovingly remembered.
A special heartfelt thank you is expressed to Dr. Uchman and the fifth floor nursing staff for their loving, compassionate care and support. As well, a special thank you to Chaplain Karen for the spiritual support.
A Memorial Service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, #1 Newcastle Avenue, at 2 PM on Friday, June 8, 2012. Service will be officiated by Ralph Hutton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, 401-495 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R6B9 or to the Nanaimo Salvation Army, 505 Eighth Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R1B5, would be much appreciated.