Judith Caroline Proudfoot

September 23rd, 1919 - September 15th, 2016

Our dear mother passed away peacefully with family by her side. Mum was an inspiration to us all - a go-getter- who lived fully to the end of her life. A mother of 5 children and an independent businesswoman, she was smart, ambitious, compassionate, funny, generous and above all stylish. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Colin (2006), two children, Karen and Garry, and grandson Matthew. She is survived by one brother, Paul Dalseg, her children Colleen, Jeff, and Sharee (Gerry Diakow), Daughter-in-laws Joan and Charmaine; Grandchildren Tiffany (Chris), Hector (Andrea), Brandon, and Rachel (Joel). She lived to enjoy her only great-grandchild, 3-month old Vincent and loved being a part of the lives of her grandchildren. Mum was born in the family farmhouse near Lake of the Woods, Ontario. She was the only daughter in a family of 6 children of Scandinavian immigrants. In 1938, her father supported her desire to start a ladies wear business by providing a 2-year post-secondary business education. Judy would eventually grow her small ladies wear store into 4 department stores together with her husband Colin. As President of the Business & Professional Women’s Club for North Western Ontario she was an early advocate for women to be granted CPP contributory time while at home raising children. With their children leading the way, she and Colin moved to the west coast in the late 70’s. In 2012, Judy moved to Waterford Senior Living in Tsawwassen, BC.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Waterford, caregivers at Ladybugz, Dr. Wong, and all of the Doctors and Nurses at the Delta Hospital who provided care, compassion, and contributed to her quality of life. A memorial gathering will take place at Waterford 1345-56th Street, Delta at 2 pm Saturday, September 24th. A formal service will be held at a later date in Dryden, Ontario. Donations in memory of Judy can be given to the Dryden or Delta Hospital Foundation:

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