Olivia Balfour

Olivia Elizabeth Balfour

1931 - 2021

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Olivia Elizabeth Balfour

(September 14, 1931 - January 27, 2021)

 

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Olivia Elizabeth Balfour on January 27, 2021, at the age of 89. Olivia was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and member of the Camrose community – her caring heart and quick wit touched the lives of everyone around her.

 

Olivia was born on September 14, 1931, in Bodo, Alberta to Nick and Bertha Meier. She married David Balfour on December 28, 1950, after meeting in Provost, AB, and raising their three children there before moving to Camrose, AB in 1960. Olivia was a talented, hardworking, and energetic woman. She held several positions at shops and restaurants and loved interacting with clients. She was most recently a highly valued employee at Francoeur’s Cleaners – a place she loved to be. A talented seamstress and baker, Olivia has passed on recipes and talents (like her famous “Grandma Bread” and crocheting) to her children and grandchildren. Olivia was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and enjoyed many events around the community including bingo and dancing. Many will remember Olivia being dressed to the nines, with hair, nails, and makeup always done. Her fashion sense was with her until her final days.

 

Olivia’s pride and joy was her family, maintaining a close-knit relationship throughout her life with her three children: Jean Francoeur (Brian) of Camrose, AB, Colleen Balfour of Airdrie, AB, and Ken Balfour (Lisa) of Virden, MB. The dedication and care from her daughter (and best friend) Jeannie went unparalleled and was appreciated by the entire family. A loving and supportive grandmother to Casey, Kelsea (Ryan), Michael (Erin), and Justin (Melissa), Olivia’s memory will live on through all of us.

 

Olivia is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Hilda Hartman of Camrose, AB, and brothers Lloyd Meier (Georgina) of Edmonton, AB and Rudy Meier of Edson, AB. Olivia is predeceased by her husband David, parents Bertha and Nick, sisters Betty, Viola, Mary and Leona, and brother Norman.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

 

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Olivia’s memory may be made in lieu of flowers to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion.

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