It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mayda Rollingson after her short but courageous battle with cancer on July 16, 2014 with family by her side at the age of 54 years.
Mayda is predeceased by her son Brian Rollingson but will be forever lovingly remembered by her beloved husband, Lenn Rollingson, her daughter Shauna Rollingson (Jeff Landry), Lenn's sons Neil and Dan (Stephanie) Rollingson, and Grandma to grandson, Jonah.
Daughter of Evert and Meiny Velhuizen, Mayda will be sadly missed by her siblings Arie (Rhea) Velhuizen, Willy (Wendy) Velhuizen, Jennie (Gil) Hakze, Evelyn (Tim) Donkersgoed, and special friends Sabine (Andre) Roussel, Lisa Littlejohn, and so many others.
"Schnookie", as Lenn adoringly called her, could usually be found with a good book in her hand or new cross-stitch pattern. Her fondness of crafts was obvious throughout their home; every room displayed an item Mayda had lovingly put her time into. One to greet you with a bright smile and kind word, Mayda lit up a room like a ray of sunshine.
Mayda worked at Hills Pantry as their head cashier in her early years, then while her children were young she became a stay at home mom, always ready with a fun craft and warm hug. Later on, she greatly enjoyed working at the Wainwright Canex, always trying to make someone's morning a little better with her happy greetings.
Mayda's quiet courage, strength of spirit, creativity and sense of humour will be carried forwards by those eho knew and loved her. She was taken far too soon and will be greatly missed by all.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the COALDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1217, 20TH Ave., on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.