FORD Delores Edna (Dolly) It is with deep sadness that†we announce the passing of Dolly Ford at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital, Kamloops, on June 24th, 2007 at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Raymond,†daughter Marlynn (Howard) Cameron of Truro, Nova Scotia, son Richard of Kamloops, grandchildren Gary (Ruby) Berlin of Lloydminster, Alberta, Jerry Berlin of San Diego, California, Tami (Chuck) McKenna of Edmonton, Alberta, Rene (Mike) McCormick of Kamloops, Angie (Brent) Neufeld of Ladysmith, BC, and Charmaine Ford (Ryan)†of Kamloops. Her life was brightened by†twelve great-grandchilden and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to mourn her sister, Sylvia Kemp, and brother, Robert Evans, both of Edmonton, Alberta, and her sister Joan Murphy of Coquitlam, BC. Joan was a kindred spirit of Dolly's and the two shared many happy memories and much laughter during their get-togethers. Dolly grew up in Hillcrest in the Crow's Nest Pass, Alberta,†a daughter of the late Ada and Charles Evans. She was very advanced scholastically and was awarded a Governor's medal for high marks. Dolly and her siblings studied violin for a number of years and played as soloists, duets, trios and a quartet, performing in recitals and concerts and competing in many festivals. She played classical music in various string orchestras until she moved to Edmonton and married Raymond in 1938. She soon became adept at his style of music, playing old-time and barn dance tunes. When she and Ray moved to Kamloops in 1966, they joined the Heritage Old Timers dance orchestra. As her husband also managed the Kamloops Banjo Band, Dolly took up the banjo mandolin and enjoyed playing with that group as well. She later joined the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers' Association where she played the delightful old fiddle tunes which she dearly loved. In addition to these talents, Dolly was the consummate homemaker. She was proud of her home and her family, and she worked tirelessly gardening, sewing, and making life pleasant for those around her. She leaves a heritage of good memories - Sunday roasts and lemon pies, beautifully crafted clothes for her children, laughter, music, friendship and love. Thank you so much, Mom. Dolly had a deep and abiding faith in her Saviour, and we must take solace in the thought that she is being taken care of as she took care of us. We are so much richer for having known this gentle soul, and so much poorer for having lost her. We wish to thank the staff at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital and Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Tomm. You are truly earth angels. Special thanks are extended to Gayle Ford and Rene McCormick for their many kindnesses over the years and to Charmaine Ford and Maggie Almond for their faithful visits to Mom when she was in the hospital.