Mary Elizabeth MELLISH

Mary Elizabeth Woods Funeral arrangements by Sands Funeral Chapel (Victoria) WOODS: Mary Elizabeth Woods (nee Mellish) born November 1, 1923 in Vancouver, BC passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her loving husband of 45 years, Joe (Tim); son Barry; daughter-in-law Raiann; daughter Judy; son-in-law Guy; and nephew Michael Mellish; five grandchildren, Joshua, Meaghan, Reece, Penny, Nicole. She leaves many dear friends and thanks them for their love and support. Betty completed her schooling in Vancouver. Was trained with the BC Telephone Co. as a long distance operator. She joined the WRENS (RCNR) at HMCS Discovery, Vancouver, BC, later she served with the permanent navy for a period of three years. After her marriage she moved to Victoria where she worked at the Empress Hotel as a telephone operator. Betty loved to embroider, knit and was an excellent mother and cook. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors, nurses and volunteers at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. A special Memorial Service will be held in the Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Jim Lauder officiating. Following the Service refreshments will follow in the Sands Arbor Reception Centre. Private cremation will be entrusted to Hatley Memorial Gardens.