Obituary of Agnes Elizabeth Coley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Agnes passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in her 86th year. Agnes was born in Winnipeg, MB and lived there until moving with her family to Turner Valley where she attended high school. She enjoyed sports, and was particularly fond of curling, golf and water skiing. Agnes was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary and traveled extensively around the world while supporting her husband Ed in his responsibilities and duties as Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. She touched the lives of all who knew her, and will always be remembered for her love of life and family. Agnes is survived by her loving husband of thirty-six years Ed; son Gordon MacCalder (Brenda); daughter Donna Balcers (John); step-daughter Sandra Magee (Lawrence); step-daughter Sharron White (John); step-son Donald (Patricia); grandchildren, David, Scott, Jay, Adene, Ross, Carmen, Tara, Marni, and Ryan; great-grandchildren Jake, Olivia, Erica, Nolan, Mitchel, Makayla, and Katrina. She was predeceased by her three sisters and two brothers. A Celebration of Agnes’ Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com. Our sincere, heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Forest Grove Care Centre for their compassion and gentle care of our wife and mother. In living memory of Agnes Coley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.