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Priscilla McCamus
January 14, 1931 - October 4, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Priscilla died peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice. Predeceased by her husband, Frank McCamus, she is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Warren) Blair, Jessi (Craig) Tutt and Jamie (Roger Bakes); son, Robert (Nancy Blackwood); grandchildren, Tracey (Brad) Vandeveen, Adam and Jacob (Trisha) Blair, Virginia, Ben and Anna Tutt, Teresa and Katherine McCamus; great grandchildren, Amanda Blair, Dayne McGrath, and Charlotte Pena-Tutt; great great grandchild, Ty Pilon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rossi Cameron, Judy and Ray Watt, Liz and Mike DeAbreu; beloved members of the extended Orford and McCamus families; cherished friends; canine companions, Clifford, Willie and Millie. <br /> <br />Priscilla was the firstborn to Mena and Tom Orford. At the age of 4 her father, a physician, was stationed in Pangnirtung, Baffin Island. The family lived among the Inuit for 5 years and spent many of the following years living in the Canadian north before moving to Edmonton, where she later met her husband Frank, on a blind date. <br /> <br />A 6-week whirlwind romance resulted in a loving union that lasted 60 years. Frank&rsquo;s career in the oil industry saw the family living in many locations throughout North America, and international travel for Frank and Priscilla. Early exposure to the nomadic Inuit came in handy as she moved her household, 4 children and assorted pets more than 30 times. Her naturally generous, unaffected, plain-spoken and determined nature served her well as she navigated a life full of change and adventure. <br /> <br />Recently, Priscilla enjoyed visits with many of her family members and dear friends, allowing her to say goodbye. Frank and Priscilla demonstrated &ldquo;a life well lived&rdquo;, an example that their family cherishes and strives to replicate. Knowing they are together again is the thought that comforts us. <br /> <br />The family is deeply grateful to Trenna Doucet for her compassionate care of our Mom. We also extend our sincere thanks to the staff and Priscilla&rsquo;s friends at Symphony Senior Living for their care and kindness over the last 2 years; to her extraordinary care team, Dr. James McIntyre, Dr. Norman Costigan and Joanne, Dr. Jennifer Bestard; the staff at the Calgary ALS Clinic, particularly Dr. Smuts and Sue Monroe; Carla Falk and the ALS Society; and Home Care, especially Kathy, Sandy and Paula. Priscilla&rsquo;s final days were spent under the skillful care of the Red Deer Hospice staff. Their compassionate and dedicated care for our Mom, Priscilla, and our family made all the difference. <br /> <br />Priscilla&rsquo;s memorial will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 &ndash; 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Red Deer Hospice and the ALS Society of Alberta.</div>