Sunday, November 24, 2013

Ellen Genevieve Broome nee Monck


Broome, Ellen Genevieve (née Monck)

 

July 28, 1919 to November 21, 2013 - Calgary, AB
 

 

Ellen passed away peacefully on November 21 surrounded by love and care at the age of 94.  She will be dearly missed by her daughter Diana of Vancouver and son Wayne (Chris) of New York, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, their families and many friends.  Ellen was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1966, her parents Geoffrey and Flossie, and her loving sisters Mildred and Doris.  She retired from the City of Calgary in 1985 and spent many years involved in her community entertaining in senior centers and care facilities with her dance, music, art and laughter.  Special thanks to the warm and loving care and support of the staff at Santuari in the Peter Lougheed.  In lieu of flowers, family and friends are invited to donate to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.  A private celebration of Ellen's life will be held at a later date.