McArthur, Mary Armstrong (Mollie) passed away suddenly on June 12, two weeks short of l02 years. Mollie immigrated as a baby from Derbyshire, UK to Edmonton where she spent her first 25 years. She moved with her parents to Greenwood for her next 50 years and retired to Victoria for another quarter century. She lived her last year closer to family in Burnaby. Mollie was predeceased by her husband Teddy, daughter Lynda, grand-daughter Danielle, and son-in-law Herb Latreille. She is survived by her children Sandra Latreille, Ross (Sue), Lynn (Jan), Neil and son-in-law Lyle Chiasson. Also left to grieve are her 7 grandchildren, their spouses and 13 great-grandchildren, three nephews and their families, and many extended family members in England and the United States. Mollie’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life and she enjoyed all visits, their photographs and many drawings and letters which she collected over the years. She never forgot a special occasion for family or close friends as she loved to send cards and letters.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. No flowers by request and donations may be made to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver (www.bcchildrens.ca). Condolences may be offered below.
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gerry &judy foster
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Cynthia Price (nee Wallace) Very sad to hear your mother has passed away, I remember her smiling kind face, she always had time to chat, when I lived in Greenwood. As George Carefoot said she was a very caring person, and she made a difference in Greenwood.
My sympathies to you all.
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george carefoot Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a great member of the community and city of Greenwood. I will always remember her as a caring person that always asked how I was doing. May she rest in peace knowing she made a difference in this world for others.
We so enjoyed the opportunity to have Mollie as a member of the St Columba, Greenwood congregation while pastoring there before her move to Victoria.
She was the organist long before our time and contributed much to the life of the church.
We so enjoyed attending her 100th birthday celebration- great lady!
Gerry and Judy Foster