Obituary of Anita Violet Chipman

Anita Violet Chipman (Hunter) of Calgary passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the age of 59 years, surrounded, comforted and supported by her family. Anita is survived by her loving husband Lloyd; children Sylvia Taylor (Kirk), Frances Joncic (John), and Stewart Chipman (Natasha); mother Lily Hunter, brother Rex Hunter (Dorothy) and sister Sandra Hardy; her six cherished grandchildren – Sadie, Genavieve, Maeve and Delia Joncic and Hazel and Tessa Taylor. She also leaves to mourn many other family members and friends. Anita was predeceased by her father Thomas Hunter, her brother-in-law Reg Hardy and her special niece Sandy Hunter. Anita was born in Salvage, NF and arrived in Calgary in August 1969 to marry Lloyd. She proudly raised her three children until they had all entered school after which she decided to continue her dental career. Anita was employed by Drs. Peter Chan and Paul Chow until she was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2000. She spent her remaining years loving her family (particularly her grandchildren), and enjoying her wonderful friends. Anita was under the compassionate care of Dr. Karen Valentine and the “Medical Daycare” Staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Her family would like to thank her many friends who supported her with telephone calls and visits during Anita’s difficult time. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Karen Valentine and her staff, as well as Isabella Vandal, caregiver. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) on Monday June 18, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Anita’s Life will be held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 – 14th Avenue S.W.) on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, #310, 1682 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V61 4S6 Telephone (toll-free): 1 (866) 547-LIFE (5433), www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=617. In living memory of Anita Chipman, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.