Obituaries

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

With great sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Jacqueline “Jackie” Victoria Lawrence (nee St. Martin) of Edmonton on May 15th, 2022 just shy of her 82nd birthday. Jackie lived a full life on her own terms in a fiercely independent way. Her most endearing qualities were her sense of humour, kindness she had for friends and strangers alike and a love of music. She is lovingly remembered by her 2 children, Michael and Martin (Alexandra); 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Madeline, and Spencer; as well as numerous relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers, Robert and Darcy;  and her… Read complete obituary here.

Douglas Milton Romeo, aged 74, from Edmonton, Alberta, passed away Aug 2, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Douglas was born in Mayerthorpe, Alberta on May 11, 1947. He is survived by one brother, Lloyd (Doreen) Romeo of Kelowna, B.C; two sisters, Rosemary Farnham & Ruth Martin both from Edmonton, Alberta. He was predeceased by his parents Octavus (Jim) Romeo & Mabel (née Clark); one brother, Stanley Romeo, one sister, Joyce Barclay & three brother-in-laws, Victor Farnham, Jim Martin & George Barclay. He leaves behind a large family & he will be missed by all those who knew him & loved… Read complete obituary here.

After reaching the milestone age of 100 years, Helen Woolsey of Edmonton passed away on April 24. During her long life, Helen was a farmer’s daughter, a country school teacher, a Sick Berth Attendant in a Halifax hospital during WWII, a farmer’s wife, a dentist’s wife, and above all a caring homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert (Bob) Woolsey, in 1948; her second husband, Harlan Woolsey in 2015; and her parents, Dan and Lawson Rose, of Liberty, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her three children, Ian Woolsey (Barb) of Tête Jaune Cache, B.C., Dawn… Read complete obituary here.

COCKWILL, Garnet January 30, 1966 – May 1, 2022 Garnet passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022, at the age of 56 years. He was born in Regina, SK and grew up in St. Albert, AB. He graduated from Paul Kane High School and completed a program in Journalism at Grant MacEwan College. Garnet had a very independent spirit and was equally strong willed, and he did it “his way” right to the very end. In his early years, he enjoyed playing a variety of wheelchair sports, including wheelchair basketball, and developed a keen interest in general history, but especially… Read complete obituary here.

Sandra Lee Hallen (Shaw) June 02, 1954 – April 28, 2022 Sandy was a woman that wore many hats throughout her life. Besides being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, her journey was ever expanding. She was a waitress, a musician, a crafter, a janitor, a fire clerk, a manager, a coordinator, a social worker, and much more. Her grandson always wondered how someone could do so many different things in one life. Throughout this journey, she touched many hearts, just as her heart was so touched by all the wonderful relationships she made. She truly lived a full… Read complete obituary here.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place at Capital City Cremation in Edmonton, Alberta.