Next meeting

Regular meetings are held on the

5th Floor of the 

Vancouver Cancer Centre

For information and meeting dates, contact:  
Sarah Sample, MSW
604.877.6000 (Local 2192)

Lillian Jean Svendsen

SVENDSEN, Lillian Jean July 29, 1943 - October 28, 2010. Lillian Jean Svendsen, a resident of Vancouver, BC, died peacefully at home surrounded by loyal friends Marylou and Regina, and her Schipperke dog, Honey. Family, friends and pets played an important role in Lillian's life, and she was blessed to have many special relationships. She was a loyal, faithful and trusting friend. Her intelligence, talents and reliability meant she was asked to chair committees and was a highly regarded volunteer in a number of organizations. Noteworthy among these, San Francisco Aids Task Force 1985 to 1993, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter for Battered Women 2002 to 2009, Scandinavian Centre in Burnaby 2003 to 2009, where her passion for genealogy and love of all things Scandinavian were further nurtured, and finally, her dedication to people in recovery of all kinds continued from 1964 until her death. Lillian was born in Montreal, PQ, on July 29, 1943. She was the daughter of Olaf K. Svendsen and Jean Robertson Svendsen. Lillian is predeceased by both her parents and siblings. Lillian is survived by her longtime friend Faith Rendell and a large number of beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Lillian's passion for genealogy took her all over the world and connected her with family members everywhere. She traveled extensively, particularly in the final few years of her life, a lot of it with her good friend Faith. A Celebration of Life for Lillian Jean Svendsen will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2010, 1:00 pm, at Holy Trinity Church, 1440 W 12th Avenue at Hemlock, Vancouver. Lillian has asked that in lieu of flowers, money donations or volunteer services be given to the Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter, (www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca), P O Box 21562, 1414 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 5G2.

Jeanne Russell

December 5, 1958 Jeanne died with grace and dignity on December 19, 2010 at Cottage Hospice in Vancouver surrounded by family and friends following 13 years of living with cancer. Daughter to two (Cecile and Richard), sister to three (Elizabeth, Denise, Rosanne) and friend to many - Jeanne lived a short, but ever so sweet, life. At 52 years old, Jeanne cultivated a life abundant in close friends, family, outdoor adventures and humour. Whether that be around a euchre table, in a kayak, at a ball field, hiking a mountain or out dancing, Jeanne was a bright spark in this world. We will miss her dearly and honour her with our countless memories. For the love of Jeanne... we will always hold you in our hearts. 

Memorial to be held in January 2011, date TBA. Per Jeanne's request, donations can be made to Callanish Society in her memory.