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Helen Ramsay Obituary
RAMSAY, Helen Norma Helen Norma Ramsay of West Vancouver, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 30th at the age of 84. Born on December 31, 1926 in County Down, Northern Ireland, Norma trained as a nurse before setting off with her lifelong friend Joan on a working trip to Australia and Canada. Intending to return home, she instead settled in Pender Harbour, B.C. when she met and married her husband Dana and started their family. Norma was a star field hockey and table tennis player and horse jumper in her younger days, and remained an avid sports fan throughout her life. Norma loved to read books and travel and was well known by family and friends for her great baking and her tales of her many adventures. Norma is survived by her son Dana; her daughter Helen and her daughter Megan; her son Bruce; her son Stephen and his wife Tammy and their daughter Kai; and her daughter Alison and her husband Jay and their daughter Kate. A celebration of Norma's life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross.
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Joanne Briault
April 19, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum. I have very fond memories of her from high school days and as a young adult. My family sends their condolences to you all. Our thoughts will be with you on Saturday. Love to all...Joanne and family
Dava Gustason
April 17, 2011
To the Ramsay family: I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Hold onto all your memories. That way your mom and grandma always be close to your heart and in your thoughts.
April 11, 2011
April 11,2011
To the Ramsay family
My apologies for not contacting you earlier,but my health has not been too good,and spent some time in hospital.It was it seems a century ago,when i last saw you all in Victoria,and look forward to seeing or hearing from you to catch up.I can be reached at 1768 Argyle West Vcr,or at 604 926 4796.
Kindest regards
Lloyd Williams
Susan Gough
April 3, 2011
Mrs Ramsay I thank you for your wonderful children I call friends. I am so thankful I was able to know you and enjoy many a visit with you over the years. You did a great job while you were here. I know you are deeply missed and always will be. Thank you again, and I hope your reunion up there is going well. Bless you all with much Love at this very difficult time.
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