Obituary of Winifred Tee Balfour

Winifred (Tee) passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Glenmore Beverly Care Centre on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the age of 94 years. Winifred was born to Alec and Genevieve Ballachey on December 1, 1912. She was raised in High River, AB with her six siblings where she enjoyed a loving and healthy upbringing. Prior to World War II, Tee married Jack Balfour and moved to Calgary to raise her family. Winifred was a loving mother and wife but still managed to be an active volunteer with the Junior League and other charities. Tee was always giving of herself and was happiest doing so. Being a life master bridge player, Tee enjoyed a good game of cards and loved to entertain. Tee is survived by her sons, Doug (Donna) of Whiterock, BC and their children Craig and Dana; Alec (Penny) and grandsons Liam and Cale, Robert (Janet); granddaughter Kerry; daughter Mary and grandson Alec; Frank’s (Francis) children Joey, Travis, Midori and Genevieve. Tee is also survived by her brother John M. Ballachey (Isamay) and four great-grandchildren Teigan, Taya (Craig); Paige and Joshua (Dana). She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John D. “Jack” Balfour in 1996 and her son Francis David Balfour in 2001. Tee will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched and we will cherish her memory. The family will have a private service for Tee. A reception in loving memory of Winifred will be held at the Calgary Golf and Country Club 50th Avenue and Elbow Drive S.W. on Friday, September 5th, 2008 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of the Beverly Glenmore Care Centre. We cannot thank them enough for the exceptional kindness and compassion shown to our mother in her last few days. In living memory of Tee Balfour, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.