Agnes Mary Appleton, beloved wife of the late Albert Appleton, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, February 2, 2009 at the age of 92 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert; parents Annie & David Kinniburgh; step-father George Rutherford; brothers Joseph (Nell) Kinniburgh and David Kinniburgh; sisters Jean (Henry) Mulner and Margaret Bellman; brother-in-law Robert Appleton.
Agnes was born April 20, 1916 in Purple Springs where she was raised and educated. Following her school years, Agnes worked as a cook on a sheep ranch. In 1938 she married Albert Appleton at St. Theodore’s Anglican church in Taber. In 1944 Agnes and Albert were blessed by the birth of their daughter Sharon. They lived on their farm just south of were Agnes grew up. Agnes was involved with Kinniburgh Women’s Institute for many years, in which she held many offices including secretary and treasurer.
She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rosalon Chapter in Taber. Agnes was proud of her garden where she grew raspberries, strawberries, many different types of vegetables and lots of flowers. In 1974 Agnes and Albert retired to Taber. Following Albert’s passing in 1992, Agnes moved to Lethbridge where she has resided until her passing.
Agnes Mary Appleton, beloved wife of the late Albert Appleton, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, February 2, 2009 at the age of 92 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert; parents Annie & David Kinniburgh; step-father George Rutherford; brothers Joseph (Nell) Kinniburgh and David Kinniburgh; sisters Jean (Henry) Mulner and Margaret Bellman; brother-in-law Robert Appleton.
Agnes was born April 20, 1916 in Purple Springs where she was raised and educated. Following her school years, Agnes worked as a cook on a sheep ranch. In 1938 she married Albert Appleton at St. Theodore’s Anglican church in Taber. In 1944 Agnes and Albert were blessed by the birth of their daughter Sharon. They lived on their farm just south of were Agnes grew up. Agnes was involved with Kinniburgh Women’s Institute for many years, in which she held many offices including secretary and treasurer.
She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rosalon Chapter in Taber. Agnes was proud of her garden where she grew raspberries, strawberries, many different types of vegetables and lots of flowers. In 1974 Agnes and Albert retired to Taber. Following Albert’s passing in 1992, Agnes moved to Lethbridge where she has resided until her passing.
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