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Arlene Vanetta Mary Aubrey
August 17, 1935 - November 3, 2016
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Arlene Vanetta Mary (Skinner) Aubrey
Born August 17 1935 in Cranbrook, BC, and also lived in Creston and Trail BC, she moved to Nelson,
BC in 1953 and has lived here for 63 years raising her 7 sons Rick (Gail) and John of Castlegar Randy,
Keith, and Kevin (Juanita) of Nelson, Donald of Grand Forks and Thomas (Darlene) of Victoria.
She is survived by all her boys, husband Derrick Aubrey, Sister Icille (Terry) Pighin of Cranbrook
BC, Brother Don (Bonny) Oakley of Boston, stepdaughter Adrienne Aubrey as well as numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren also many nieces, nephews, friends and bingo buddies
She was predeceased by her Father, Mother, Stepfather, two daughters in infancy and 3 grandchildren.
Mom had a rough time in the early 70’s raising her younger sons alone but she pulled herself up went to
school and improved her life buying a house and car (flowered mactac on the hood)
She worked for many years for the RDCK recycling program as the person meeting the public and
teaching children and others about the benefits of recycling which she did until her retirement.
After retirement, she traveled to Bermuda, Boston, many times to Vancouver Island and also drove
across the country to Winnipeg with her cat Tychee to visit her son John.
Twelve years ago, she met and married Derrick and they had many happy years. She passed with him at
her side and soon surrounded by loving family as we all bid her farewell on November 3 2016.
Mom till we meet again, you were loved by all and will be forever missed!
A private memorial has been held and a Celebration of Life will be held in May 2017.
We ask those wishing to make a donation in mom’s honour do so to either the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Family would like to thank all the Doctors
and the Nurses at KLDH 3rd ‑ floor for all your compassion and kind words in her final days!
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From: Thompson Funeral Service Staff
Thompson Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: The Frost Family
Relation: Cousin
Our deepest condolences to the family, we have many find memories if Arlene
We are thinking if you at this sad time.
Evelyn Frost & family
From: Karen Muirhead
Relation: Friend
Arlene was a joy and a wonder – I send you all my best – she will be missed……..
From: Trent Oakley
Relation: Aunt
My deepest sympathy, I’m sure Auntie Arline will be missed by all
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
Memorial Gifts
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621B Herridge Lane, Nelson, BC V1L 7B3
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