We Remember

ABLETT, Maxine “Marie”
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On March 12, 2025, (Maxine) Marie Ablett (née Loyst) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Kelowna, BC.
Born in 1936, the first child of Ross and Lena Loyst, she is survived by her three siblings: Mel (Jean), Frank (Joyce) and Pat (Wayne), all of Kelowna. Marie was predeceased by her husband of more than 60 years, Doug Ablett, who passed in 2019. They had four children, Todd (Stella) of West Vancouver, BC; Stuart (Emiko) of Tokyo, Japan; Linda of Port Coquitlam, BC; and Karen (1969-1979.) Marie was also the loving grandmother of Andrew & Zoe (Todd) and Erika & Mizuki (Stuart).
Throughout her life, Marie was a very active member of many local groups, including the Kelowna and District Genealogical Society, the Okanagan Historical Society, and the Okanagan Valley Quilters Guild. She believed in giving back to her community and was always happy to help others. In 2012, Marie was named Woman of the Year for the city of Kelowna.
Godspeed Marie Ablett, you will be so very missed!
Donations can be made to the KGH Foundation or the SPCA.
A Celebration of Life, will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT), at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service, a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter. A reception will be held following the service. Interment will take place the next day, for family only.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT)
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SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC
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The service for ABLETT, Maxine “Marie” is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.