January 28, 1921 - December 3, 2011 We are saddened to
announce the passing of our much-loved Mom, Mom-in-law, Grandma and
Great-grandma, Lucy Hope Somerville. Lucy was born in Chilliwack in
1921, the middle child of Alfred and Kate Tranmer. At twenty, during
WW2, she travelled across the nation by train to marry her soldier, Ron
Somerville, who was posted overseas three days later; they did not see
each other for another four years. After the war they lived in Haney,
Penticton, Nelson and Vancouver. Lucy was a popular and loved
teacher/librarian at Inman School in Burnaby for many years. Ron passed
away in 1977. Mom eventually retired with her sister to Chilliwack where
she lived another 25 years and recently moved to Pacifica Residence in
Surrey where she made wonderful new friends. Mom enjoyed great health
for her ninety years. Up until the last couple of months she was still
reading avidly, acing killer crosswords, and embroidering beautiful
tablecloths. She was predeceased by her husband Ron, her brother, Lloyd
Tranmer, her son-in-law, J. Alan Duncan and many beloved friends. She is
survived by her sister, Margaret Tranmer of Surrey, BC, and her loving
daughters, Kit Schindell (Dal), Rachel Duncan, and Tracey Tartaglia
(Larry). Missing her tremendously are her four adult grandchildren who
adored her: Julie Tartaglia (Russ Cann) of New Westminster, Mike
Tartaglia (Shannon) of Kelowna, Marieke Schindell (Tyrell Bobowski) of
Vancouver and Claire Schindell (Ryan Bertoli) of Williams Lake. Her
namesake, little Lucie Bertoli, brought her much joy.
Mom decided
against a formal service, but we will have a private family event at a
future date to honour this wonderful woman. Please sign the online guest
book - we'd love to hear from you. www.kearneyfs.com Kearney's Cloverdale (604-574-2603)
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