Alice died peacefully on March 16, 2018 in Victoria, BC. She was born on January 16, 1928 in Fernie, BC where she was one of five daughters born to Andrew and Olga Lees.
Alice was predeceased by her husband Joe Dolynuk in 1973, sisters Grace and Marion and son-in-law John Olmstead. She is survived by her children Graham (Terry Ann), Joanne (Paul LeComte) and Colleen; grandchildren Bradley, Evan, Alison and Thomas; sisters Shirley (Dick) Hawrelak (Sarnia, Ontario) and Gail (Whiterock, BC) and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and the USA.
Alice and Joe were married in 1954 in Fernie, BC and moved to Penticton where their three children were born.
In 1963, the family moved to Kamloops where Alice lived until 2012. It was in Kamloops that Alice worked at Royal Inland Hospital for many years, ran a successful business and proudly raised her family. Alice spent her last 5 years living in Victoria where she was lovingly cared for by Joanne and Paul.
Alice will be remembered for her love of music and she especially enjoyed her time with the Happy Choristers. She became involved with the Sons of Norway (despite having no Norwegian blood!) and thrived amongst the friendships and their activities. Alice and her good friend Gladys Hartnell were avid volunteers in the city. Alice was always up for a game (or two) of cribbage with friends, a game of golf or tending her house and garden in Kamloops. Alice enjoyed her holidays afar with sister Gail, her visits to her Ontario sisters and visits with Colleen and family in Australia. Most importantly Alice loved her family.
The family would like to thank the staff of 3rd Dogwood at the Oak Bay Lodge for their loving care and attention to mom. She sends a kiss to you all!
A small gathering will be held at a later date in Kamloops.
If so desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Gord and Colleen Leitch
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Linda McShane (Valli) Joanne, Graham and Colleen and Families. We would like to give our condolences on the passing of your mom.
I (Linda) used to see you mom out walking when she was at Cottonwood Manor and would stop to chat.
I have fond memories of growing up across the street from your family.
We wish you all well and are so sorry for your loss.
Linda, Ian and Ann Valli
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Judy Nichols I am writing this on behalf of Liz Cusack. She was Alices neighbour for many years on Rosewood in Kamloops. Alice was a very good friend to Liz and she was saddened to learn of Alice’s passing. If possible can you let me know of the date of the gathering in Kamloops.
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Jody and Mike Graham and family, our condolences on the passing of your Mother. May your fond memories always keep her close to your heart.
My memory of her is the one we shared on the phone. Telling me to throw some news papers around to mess up your well ordered home. She had a wonderful sense of humour.
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Judi Klontz Joanne and family, so sad to read of the passing of your mother, just happened to read of this when I was visiting my mom ( have been living in Australia since 1991). So wonderful that you were able to live so near her. I hope your happy memories help to ease the sorrow of her passing. From a Rosewood survivor 🙂
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Helen Cave Joanne, Graham & Colleen: So many memories comes to mind as I read this—growing up next door to your family, the long term friendship of both our Moms, updates (via our Moms) through the years after we all left Rosewood Avenue. Your Mom was a resourceful and competent person whose heart for her family and friends shone throughout her life. It was always enjoyable to visit her either in her Kamloops home or when she visited in Victoria. Love and sympathy to each of you at this time.
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John Murphy I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing your Mom since 1977. She was a wonderful and caring person who will be dearly missed. I am sure that she is at peace now, and I send my love and condolences to you Graham, Colleen and Joanne.
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Sheila Schmidt So sorry to read about the loss of your mother, Joanne. Thinking of you.
Graham, Joanne, Colleen and families,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Mom. I think we may last have seen Alice in Hawaii, where even the rainy weather couldn’t keep her bright and cheery demeanour from shining through.
You are all in our thoughts.
Gord, Colleen and Laura