Florence Mary (Steen) McSavaney
July 26, 1912 ~ November 13, 2011
Florence was born near Bengough, Saskatchewan where her parents were farming and attended school in Lang. When war began Florence hoped that there would be office work available in Vancouver, but she was unable to find any and fell back on housework until she met and married Ron McSavaney. Their two children, Helen and Robin, were born in Vancouver. The family moved to Roberts Creek in 1954 and Ron eventually had a real estate and insurance business in Gibsons with Florence as his partner.
Florence was active in the Roberts Creek Community Association, St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, the Volunteer Fire Department and volunteered in the Roberts Creek Library for 35 years. She read widely, knitted, crocheted and gardened, and was always interested in community developments.
Florence was predeceased by her husband Ron, her son Robin, her two sisters Elsie Steen and Mabel Nelson, and her brother Fred Steen. She is survived by her daughter Helen Martin (Ken), her daughter-in-law Arlene McKenzie (Mel), three grandsons Ian Martin (Jennifer), Sean McSavaney (Grace) and Erin McSavaney (Jennifer) and three great grandchildren as well as nephews and nieces.
Interment will be in Seaview Cemetery on Thursday, November 24 at 3:30pm. Rev. Janice Young officiating.