CRAVEN Tom
Posted: September 18th, 2013
(1929-2013)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Craven, formerly of Bellevue, AB. Tom was called to be with the Lord on June 28, 2013 while receiving care and kindness at the Vista Village Care Centre in Pincher Creek. He was 83 years of age. Tom Firth Craven was born on December 22, 1929 in Lethbridge, AB to Tom Wilfred & Edna Gladys Craven. Tom was raised with a great appreciation for family, community, faith and any task well done. He was a handsome and dashing young man who made a tremendous impression on a lovely young lady, Mary Mokosak, and won her affection. They pledged their love in holy matrimony on August 15, 1953 and were further blessed with four children of their own. Tom enjoyed many things in his life including his coin collection, seeking hidden treasures with his metal detector, watching John Wayne & Perry Mason shows, camping and fly-fishing. His was talented in many ways including playing the harmonica, fixing and tinkering with automobiles, keeping an immaculate and beautiful garden but most importantly providing a wonderful and nurturing home for his family. Tom was devoted to Mary and they enjoyed many years together traveling the roads, raising a family and caring for one another unconditionally. Their dedication to this community and the church was exemplary; Tom held several positions in the Knights of Columbus and obtained his life membership and fourth degree status and cherished his membership with the Good Sams Club. May he find salvation in the peace of Christ and may his memory continue to bless us with friendship and love. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his loving children, Tom Craven Jr. of Grande Cache, Laura (Steve) Fowler of Sylvan Lake, Alan Craven of Vancouver and Sheila (Mark Kondro) Craven of Rimbey; his grandchildren, Amanda (Marc) Labontè, Tommy Craven, Kalen Fowler, Eric Fowler, Carly Russell and Emily Russell; his great grandchildren, Isabelle, Rosalie and Sofie Labontè; his sister, Elaine (Reg) Scotney; his sister-in-law, Margaret (Dick) Trentham; his numerous nieces and nephews and his extended family; as well as the many friends that he made throughout his lifetime. He was predeceased by his loving wife; Mary Craven; his father, Tom Craven Sr.; his mother, Edna Craven; his brothers, Bob (Rita) Jarvis and Jack (Marie) Jarvis; and his cherished canine companion, Buddy. The Prayer Service honouring Tom’s life will be held on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Blairmore, Alberta. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Jack Pereira as Celebrant. Cremation will follow at the private crematorium of Fantin’s Funeral Chapel with interment in the Bellevue Catholic Cemetery. Donations in memory of the late Tom Craven will be gratefully accepted by the Alzheimer Society Alberta, 402, 740-4 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (877) 896-8555.
CRAVEN Tom
Posted: September 18th, 2013
(1929-2013)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Craven, formerly of Bellevue, AB. Tom was called to be with the Lord on June 28, 2013 while receiving care and kindness at the Vista Village Care Centre in Pincher Creek. He was 83 years of age. Tom Firth Craven was born on December 22, 1929 in Lethbridge, AB to Tom Wilfred & Edna Gladys Craven. Tom was raised with a great appreciation for family, community, faith and any task well done. He was a handsome and dashing young man who made a tremendous impression on a lovely young lady, Mary Mokosak, and won her affection. They pledged their love in holy matrimony on August 15, 1953 and were further blessed with four children of their own. Tom enjoyed many things in his life including his coin collection, seeking hidden treasures with his metal detector, watching John Wayne & Perry Mason shows, camping and fly-fishing. His was talented in many ways including playing the harmonica, fixing and tinkering with automobiles, keeping an immaculate and beautiful garden but most importantly providing a wonderful and nurturing home for his family. Tom was devoted to Mary and they enjoyed many years together traveling the roads, raising a family and caring for one another unconditionally. Their dedication to this community and the church was exemplary; Tom held several positions in the Knights of Columbus and obtained his life membership and fourth degree status and cherished his membership with the Good Sams Club. May he find salvation in the peace of Christ and may his memory continue to bless us with friendship and love. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life include his loving children, Tom Craven Jr. of Grande Cache, Laura (Steve) Fowler of Sylvan Lake, Alan Craven of Vancouver and Sheila (Mark Kondro) Craven of Rimbey; his grandchildren, Amanda (Marc) Labontè, Tommy Craven, Kalen Fowler, Eric Fowler, Carly Russell and Emily Russell; his great grandchildren, Isabelle, Rosalie and Sofie Labontè; his sister, Elaine (Reg) Scotney; his sister-in-law, Margaret (Dick) Trentham; his numerous nieces and nephews and his extended family; as well as the many friends that he made throughout his lifetime. He was predeceased by his loving wife; Mary Craven; his father, Tom Craven Sr.; his mother, Edna Craven; his brothers, Bob (Rita) Jarvis and Jack (Marie) Jarvis; and his cherished canine companion, Buddy. The Prayer Service honouring Tom’s life will be held on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Blairmore, Alberta. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Jack Pereira as Celebrant. Cremation will follow at the private crematorium of Fantin’s Funeral Chapel with interment in the Bellevue Catholic Cemetery. Donations in memory of the late Tom Craven will be gratefully accepted by the Alzheimer Society Alberta, 402, 740-4 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (877) 896-8555.