Obituary of Alice Flaman

EFLAMAN: Alice (Edna) nee Bamford The family of Edna Flaman are saddened by their loss January 3, 2007 at the Maidstone Hospital. She is lovingly remembered by: her daughters Darleen (Frank) Schneider of Paradise Valley, Dale Flaman (Marshal Unguran) of Fraser Lake, BC and Glenda (Dale) Robins of Lethbridge, AB; her two sisters: Nellie Martin of Ponoka, AB and Lillian Thompson of Salmon Arm, BC; also eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John, her son Murray, one great grandson Bradley Deal, her parents William and Jane Bamford, two brothers Harry and George Bamford, one sister Marge Hickson and two nephews. The service was held at the Maidstone United Church at 2:00 P.M. on January 8, 2007 officiated by Reverend E. Kasper. Interment followed at the Maidstone Cemetery followed by tea at the Senior Drop-in Centre. Edna was the third daughter born to William and Jane Bamford on November 30, 1923 in Maidstone. She grew up on the farm east and south of Maidstone in the Birling School District. There she went to school and helped her dad and mother on the farm. She married John Flaman and they remained on the farm until 1953. There she did housework and worked at the Korner Café and Star Café until the Pine Island Lodge opened. She first worked on the floor taking care of the guests, later working in the kitchen. She worked at the Pine Island Lodge for seventeen years at which time she retired. She enjoyed her work there making friends and visiting the guests of which many she had known while growing up. She became an active member of the Senior Group, volunteering her time and enjoying all the many activities. She was very proud of her medals she won shooting pool Edna enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They would go to the lake and go camping together or stay at Grandma’s house. The stay would include learning to bake or eating fresh berries and vegetables from the garden. Grandpa and Grandma spend many hours watching their great grandchildren play hockey and baseball. Even though her family has spread across Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and couldn’t visit as often as they would have liked, they would always phone and have a chat with grandma. She will be greatly missed by all. Card of Thanks The family of Edna Flaman would like to thank Dr. Kerlis and the staff on the 3rd floor of the Lloydminster Hospital for the special and loving care they gave our mother. We would also like to thank the doctors and staff at the Maidstone Hospital for the loving care of our mother and the special consideration to her daughters. Special thanks to Dale McCaw of McCaw Funeral Service, organist June Franks, the Maidstone United Church Choir and everyone at the Senior Drop-in Centre at Maidstone. A very special thanks to Doreen Smart and May Ford for all the help to Edna and her family. This was greatly appreciated. In addition the family would like to thank those who sent cards, flowers, donations and any other expressions of condolence. Your thoughts, prayers and kind gestures are greatly appreciated. Darleen & Frank Schneider and Family Dale Flaman & Marshal Unguran and Family Glenda & Dale Robins and Family Donations in memory of Edna may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society.