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Timothy passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2013, at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife Frances; daughters Carol (Bob), Anne and his son John (Lori). Born July 15, 1924 to William and Bertha Bancroft on the homestead Est. 1905. At the age of 14 years, he worked at Bedales Private School at Steep, Hampshire (Eng). He started dairy farming in 1939 on the homestead in Bearspaw, AB. He was a life member of the Bearspaw Lions Club since 1958. In 1969 he was one of the founding members of the Bearspaw and District Fair. He was also one of the founding members of the Bearspaw Historical Society and strongly believed in the preservation and celebration of the history of the local and surrounding areas. From 1940 to 2003 he played the accordion and sang in the Glendale Melodies that started in his community of Bearspaw. Tim received the Certificate of Merit of Recognition to the Bearspaw and Surrounding Area from the Government of Canada. A Memorial Service will be held at the Rock Pointe Church in Bearspaw at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to STARS Air Ambulance or a charity of your choice in Tim's name.
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The Bearspaw Historical Society
November 4, 2013
Dear Fran,
The Bearspaw Historical Society members are deeply saddened by Tim's passing. We will miss him and his wonderful smile. He will be well remembered in our community for his gentle nature and hard work.
Your friends with
Dave and Louise McAuley
November 4, 2013
Dear Fran and family,
We were indeed privileged to know such a kind and gentle Tim. Hopefully your memories of Tim will help you in the days to come.
With our sincere sympathy
Janet Armstrong
November 1, 2013
So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I knew Tim through the Bearspaw Historical Society. Such a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Ralph and Liz Spanier
November 1, 2013
Dear Fran, Carol, Ann and John,
Liz and I are very saddened by the loss of Tim. The world in general and the Bearspaw Community in particular lost a true gentleman. I will forever recall with fondness Tim's gentle nature and untiring devotion to the Bearspaw Community. When we moved into the district in 1971, Tim very kindly invited me to join the Bearspaw Lions Club and I will be forever grateful to him for that opportunity to be introduced to our fine community. He will truly be missed by his family but by all of us who had the pleasure of having Tim Bancroft in our lives.
Please accept our sincerest condolences at this time.
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Kayla Nguyen
October 31, 2013
Rest in peace Tim. May the Lord have mercy.
Dorothy Gray
October 31, 2013
Fran & family - my sincere condolences to you
Trudy Reap
October 31, 2013
Sorry to hear about Tim. I worked with Tim at Amoco. He was a kind caring person. Just remember your memories of Tim and these memories will help you through the rough times ahead.
Michelle MacKenzie
October 31, 2013
What a great member of the community and such a caring individual. Our hearts go out to Fran and the family.
John and Michelle MacKenzie
Geoff and Shirley May
October 30, 2013
Our condolences to the family, our thoughts are with you.
Dave and Pat Buckler
October 30, 2013
He was a true builder of the community and always had time to stop and visit a life well lived.
David Evans
October 30, 2013
Bearspaw will miss, Timothy. RIP Tim
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