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REES, Gladys W.: 1912 - 1987 {also on Peckham grave stone page}

Gladys Winifred Rees
   Mrs. Gladys Winifred Rees passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Wednesday, June 17, 1987, at the age of 74.
   She was born in Farnham, England, and came to Canada in 1928. She resided in Bezanson until 1982, when she moved to Grande Prairie. She was an active member of the Senior Citizens groups in Bezanson and Grande Prairie.
   She leaves to mourn, her husband Arthur Rees; daughters: Janet (Dale) Woolsey of Bezanson, and Gwen (Larry) Loewen of DeBolt; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; two sisters: Nora Newman of Beaverlodge, and Muriel Klaussen of Powell River, B.C.
   Funeral service for the late Gladys Winifred Rees will be held at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Saturday, June 20, 1987, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Vern Begalke officiating. Interment to take place at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.
   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart Fund would be appreciated by the family.
   Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 10212-102 St., Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-2929.
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 19 Jun 1987, Fri - Page 2

Gladys Peckham married Art Rees

REES, Art: 1905 - March 4, 1999

Arthur Rees
Arthur Rees formerly from the Bezanson area passed away at Mackenzie Place on Thursday, March 4, 1999 at the age of 94 years.
   Art resided in his own home in Grande Prairie until he moved to the Heritage Lodge. Art was born in Llanidlois, Wales and came to Alberta in 1928 and went farming.
   Art was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Gladys and his son-in-law, Larry Loewen. He is survived by his daughter, Janet (Dale) Woolsey of Bezanson and his daughter, Gwen Loewen of DeBolt, six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
   Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at 2 p.m. from Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel with Rev. Vern Begalke officiating. Cremation.
   Special thanks to Dr. Colin Patterson, the nurses at Q.E. II Hospital and staff of Mackenzie Place for their kindness and care of our father, Art Rees.
   In lieu of flowers if friends and relatives so desire memorial donations in Art's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 08 Mar 1999, Mon  •  Page 5

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Block 32, Lot 3

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Woolsey, Janet 80: June 27, 1943 - January 31, 2024

Woolsey, Janet Ellen
Janet Woolsey, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Bezanson, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Grande Prairie at the age of 80 years.
Janet was raised on the family farm in Bezanson, and she will be missed by friends and family.
Janet was a kind soul and loved everyone.
Janet will be sadly missed by her husband Dale of 62 years; children: Dave Woolsey, Marilyn Allen and Ken Woolsey; and grandchildren: Mike, Kiana, Braden, Bianca and Katherine.
Janet was predeceased by her father and mother Art and Gladys Rees, and sister Gwen Loewen.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Janet Rees married Dale Woolsey

Block 95, Lot 7

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