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Dora ASSELS Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Feb. 27, 2013.

ASSELS, Dora Helen (nee Lariviere)
Our beloved mother, Dora passed away peacefully on February 21, 2013 at St. Michael's Centre, Burnaby, B.C. She was born October 25, 1928 in Montreal, Quebec but made her home in New Westminister, B.C. Dora is predeceased by her beloved husband Bill in April 2008 and son Wayne in April 2012. Survived by nine children, Elma (Tom) Philp, Shirley (Cal) Dalzell, Audrey (Denis) Andersen, Les (Heather) Assels, Henry (Sharie) Assels, Diana (Don) Scott, Sharon (Craig) Benson, Robert (Darcy) Assels, Michael (Jen) Assels, daughter-in-law Sandy Assels as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mother you will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life service will be held on March 2 2013 at 1:00 pm the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn's), 11969 - 216 Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca


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March 4, 2013

June Clark

To all the family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I have so many wonderful memories of the time spent with your Mother. Although living far away kept us apart, we always stayed in touch by phone and I'll miss her and our conversations.
Love to you all,
Aunt June

March 3, 2013

Christine (Clark) Martin

To my cousins and your families:

We are deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her singing "Jesus Loves Me" whenever one of you were upset over something. Our thoughts are with you.

Christine, Warren, Ryan (Erin), & Keenan Martin

March 2, 2013

Barbara Kennedy

To my cousins & their families. So sorry to hear about your Mom, my Auntie Dora. I remember back to the fun family times we all had in Two Mountains. Glad I was able to see Auntie Dora when she came to visit my Mom a few years ago. Though I can't be there with you guys, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. The love and support of family & friends will help you during this time of sorrow.
Love Barbara Clark-Kennedy

March 1, 2013

Catherine Clark-Vosburg

To my cousins Elma, Shirley, Audrey, Les, Henry, Diane, Sharon, Robert, Michael and your families. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom, my Auntie Dora. I visited with you mom while out in Vancouver a few years ago and was happy to see her after so many years. I will always remember the days out in Two Mountains when we were young.
The love of family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Stay strong.
Catherine and Winston Vosburg

February 27, 2013

Geraldine Murray-Penny

I am sorry to hear about Auntie Dora. I loved her voice and her laugh was more like a chuckle. Wonderful woman. Geraldine & Family

February 26, 2013

Lorne Clark

To all my cousins. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Your Mom was a terrific lady. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see her again when she was visiting my Mom a few years ago.

Love to you all
Lorne, Julie & Katie

February 26, 2013

Eric Assels

To the Assels you have our deepest sympathy
Gloria & Eric Assels
2 mountains Que

February 26, 2013

To the Assels family you have our deepest sympathy
Gloria&Eric Assels

February 26, 2013

To the Assels Family our deepest sympathy to all of you Uncle Charlie Aunt Gertrude Assels & the family .

February 26, 2013

To the Assels Family our deepest sympathy to all of you Uncle Charlie Aunt Gertrude & the family xxoo

February 26, 2013

Catherine Galley Callahan

To the assets family.my deepest sympathy to all of you.I remember when your family lived upstairs from my mom and I,she sure had a routine going with all those kids,especially at bed time.I know she will be greatly missed by all of you.
Catherine Galley Callahan
Mom

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