Bessie Valera MacFarlane

It is with profound sadness that the family of Bess MacFarlane announces her passing on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. She is now reunited with her loving husband Dennis (September 25, 1986) and her beautiful daughter Raylene (November 8, 2008). Bessie Dial was born on March 16, 1917 in Regent Manitoba and moved to Calgary as a young girl. She met and married Dennis MacFarlane in 1939. In 1941, they welcomed their only child, Raylene. Bess and Dennis spent many weekends golfing at Turner Valley and met and made many lifelong friends. Many wonderful times were spent at family gatherings and reunions hosted by her dear brother and sister-in-law, Derry and Norma MacFarlane and with Bess’ sister Ruby and her family. Bess is survived by her granddaughter Michelle (Tim) Wagler, grandson Allan Northcott, son-in-law Ray Northcott and 4 great-grandsons: Michael, Scott (Carmen) and Daniel Wagler and Liam Dunn-Northcott. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews and a large extended family; all of whom will miss her terribly. Special thanks to Derry MacFarlane Jr., Gail Fraser, Dr. I. Belenkie and the staff at the Cardiac Function Clinic and the wonderful staff of Chinook Hospice. Thank you also, to everyone who visited and brought joy to her during her final days. A Funeral Service was held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Interment followed at Queen’s Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110 Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2T7. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

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