MacFARLANE: Alice Aveline MacFarlane (nee Mair)

September 10th, 1911 – August 2nd, 2013

Alice Aveline MacFarlane passed away peacefully at her retirement residence in Airdrie, Alberta, with the loving and dedicated support of her immediate family. She was 40 days short of being 102 years of age. Aveline was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to William and Mary (Stannard) Mair. She attended the local high school, worked on the family farm, and then married and remained happily married to Thomas Cole MacFarlane for 44 years. Aveline is preceded in death by her husband Thomas (1979), her brother Winston and her sister Margaret (Matson). Aveline is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Mogensen), son Brian (Christa); her grandchildren Margaret (Ferrier), Diana (Steve Gray), Peter (Jana Mogensen), Cameron (MacFarlane), Renee( Neil Jaremek); and her great grandchildren Noah, Paul, Jordan, Ruby, Lili, Ashley, Lindsay, Cyrus, Deziree, Jazzmine, Conan, her extended family including her brother-in-law and special friend Johnny Matson and his family who reside in Scotland, several nieces and nephews, and her many dear friends. Her first great-great grandchild Everleigh Gray was born August 14, 2013. Aveline made a major contribution to the culture of classical music in and around North Battleford for many years. She was a church organist, choir leader, voice teacher, and excellent accompanist on the piano. She also liked to dance and loved the calypso. In addition she was a source of great inspiration, counsel and historic information. Her presence will be deeply missed. Aveline moved to Calgary at age 88 (1999) where she enjoyed being closer to her daughter, Marilyn and her grandchildren and their families in the area. She made many friends at Bow Claire apartments where she enjoyed tea with friends, concerts, shopping trips and many socialization times. Her greatest joy was a good conversation or news of any of the family or friends. She then moved to Spruce Lodge Assisted Care before moving into further care. She was very happy to then move to Airdrie, AB, Bethany Care Centre in 2012. She was much loved by new friends and the staff there. Special thanks go out to the staff at her retirement residence Bethany Care Centre that provided exemplary care and affection. Very special thanks go to her daughter Marilyn (Mogensen), granddaughters Margaret (Ferrier), Diana (Gray), her grandson Peter (Mogensen) and their respective spouses and immediate family. For many years their time, love and support were Aveline’s greatest joy. Special thanks also to her niece, Nancy in Victoria who kept in touch on a weekly basis. In accordance with Aveline’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial/ Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday September 5th from 5:15 – 8 pm at the Bethany Care Centre Auditorium in Airdrie. Her Funeral Service and interment will take place in North Battleford in the spring of 2014. Details of these arrangements will be announced when finalized. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Care Centre, 1736 – 1 Avenue NW, Airdrie Alberta, T4B 2C4. Condolences may be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com