It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Elly on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at the age of 71 years. She will be welcomed with open arms by her late son Pete, who passed away in 1992, and her late husband Peter, who passed away in 1998. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Miriam and Jeanette, her sons-in-law Richard and Morad, and her grandchildren Mitchell, Lindsey, Erik, Troy, Cameron and Stevan. She will also be missed by her family in British Columbia and the Netherlands. Wherever Elly lived, she became a part of her community, and always had many wonderful friends. Through her way of caring for others, Elly touched the lives of all who knew her. Her door was always open. Elly had a full life, although we wish we could have had more years with her. The family would like to thank Dr. Linda Fong, Sharon Paul, R.N., and the staff of Rosedale Hospice for their dedication and support. Elly did not wish to have a formal service in her memory. As such, we would like family and friends to privately remember Elly, on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. with a cup of tea. Please take a moment, sip your tea and quietly reflect on who Elly was to you. If you wish your reflections will be forwarded on to the family at ccl@hffs.com, subject heading: Elisabeth Van Roosmalen.