Obituary of Wendy Joyce Black

Wendy Black, beloved wife of Al, of Calgary, passed away on January 15, 2007.at the age of 50 years. Wendy was born on May 23, 1956, in Verdun, Quebec. On December 2, 1999, she married Al Black, and came to Airdrie in the summer of 2000. Wendy enjoyed bowling and reading, and was a very social person, making many lasting friendships. Her greatest joy was her family, and she especially loved taking part in her children’s activities and nurturing their growth. Besides her loving husband, Al, Wendy is survived by her children, Tonya, Christopher, Trevor, and Evan, all of Airdrie; mother, Jean Gauld, of Chateaugeay, Que.; brothers, Jeff Gauld (Lee Courtney), of Calgary, AB., and Brian (Lorna) Gauld, of Courtice, ON.; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Wendy was Predeceased by her father, Neil Gauld. A Celebration of Wendy’s Life will be held at Hot Rods and Cool Cars (85 East Lake Circle, N.E., Airdrie) on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. Special thanks to the nurses and caregivers at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre for the extraordinary care and compassion shown to Wendy and our family. In living memory of Wendy Black, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.