In Memory
Sidsel Downes
August 11th, 1947 - January 21st, 2025
Sidsel Downes (Retired Interior Designer) born in Oslo, Norway, passed away peacefully at SkyPointe Hospice on Tuesday, January 21st , 2025, at the of age 77. Wife of Richard Warriner Downes; cherished mother of Stephanie Fons, Toby (Shawn) Leavitt and Timothy (Sarah) Downes; beloved Nana of James, Adriana, Katelyn, Willow, Moses and Noah; dear sister of Turid ‘Trudy’ (Tom) Nisbett and Kari (Larry) Hagness-Demedash; cherished Aunt of Rick Nisbett, the late Cindy (Jamie) Conklin, Stephen and John (Natalie) Demedash, and Terry Downes. A Celebration of Life will be held at the C3 West Church, 31 Commercial Court, Calgary, AB T3Z 2A6, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 1– 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sidsel's memory to Canadian Cancer Society, www.cancer.ca or a charity of your choice.
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Ricky (nephew)
1 month ago
I’m going to (I do) miss your voice and your smile, I wish we had all lived closer together and seen each other more often. I know you fought hard against your illness, a true warrior, and I know you’re where you always planned to be, but I, along with so many others just wish you didn’t have to go so soon.
You will remain with me in spirit and memory until we are united once again, love always.
Ricky.😞😢❤️
You will remain with me in spirit and memory until we are united once again, love always.
Ricky.😞😢❤️
Karen Blunderfield
1 month ago
My deepest condolences Richard and family for your loss and a great loss it is. Sidsel was an incredible, sweet and powerfully prayerful lady. She was committed to the truth and always looking for the best in a given person or situation. For the years she worked with me at Arlene’s Interiors she was an important member of our extended family, easy with a smile or warm comment to uplift the team we stood with her during her parents and Richards dealt with health issues and watched as she bravely dealt with her own challenges. We missed her from our Arlene’s family gatherings when she left with Richard for Calgary and it was my great pleasure to visit you both there in the fall of 2023. Such an inspiration and a really unique woman.
Love will remain as you move forward in life and find new blessings.
Love will remain as you move forward in life and find new blessings.
Ron and Sheree Henry
4 months ago
Dear Richard,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved wife, Sisi. The bond you shared, grounded in your faith, is a testament to the love and devotion you both had for each other and for God.
In this time of sorrow, may you find solace in the gentle embrace of faith. Picture Sisi now, free from pain and wrapped in the eternal love of our Lord. The beautiful memories you created together, her unwavering faith, and the love that filled your hearts will forever be a beacon of hope and comfort.
Lean on your faith community, and allow yourself to grieve. Let the warmth of cherished memories and the support of family, friends, and your church envelop you. Your faith, a guiding light, will continue to carry you through this challenging time.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved wife, Sisi. The bond you shared, grounded in your faith, is a testament to the love and devotion you both had for each other and for God.
In this time of sorrow, may you find solace in the gentle embrace of faith. Picture Sisi now, free from pain and wrapped in the eternal love of our Lord. The beautiful memories you created together, her unwavering faith, and the love that filled your hearts will forever be a beacon of hope and comfort.
Lean on your faith community, and allow yourself to grieve. Let the warmth of cherished memories and the support of family, friends, and your church envelop you. Your faith, a guiding light, will continue to carry you through this challenging time.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers
Turid Hagness Nisbett & Tom
4 months ago
I have loved you from the time you were born in Oslo, Norway, & Tom has loved you since he met you when he was 16. We have so many wonderful memories of times when you lived in Peterborough. You had so many friends here & probably in every place you lived in Ontario, B.C. & Calgary. We were so happy to have you & Richard here on my 80th Birthday. We are so sorry that you spent so long dealing with Cancer since then & that you are now free of pain & living with your mom, , dad, our daughter Cindy, and God in Heaven. Love you so much & May you rest in Peace.
Ron Raible
4 months ago
Sidsel was a bright light for Jesus and for others Her smile and laughter were contagious ❤️ there was no task too difficult to take on and see through, especially when it involved sharing the gospel of her Jesus !
Richard callahan
4 months ago
Since the first day I met her, my devotion to Jesus grew. Her positivity brought me closer to Christ, the talks we had, the inspiration she gives me will be everlasting.
Dickson Muriithi
4 months ago
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls - Pr. 11:30 [NASB]
That's you right there, Sidsel! You may be gone, but your compassion for the needy & the lost will not be forgotten! You're now present with The Lord!
We mourn with you & your family, Richard! You're a good man (well, The Good One lives in you!). Keep fighting the good fight! The Great Helper is with you!
The Lord comfort you!
That's you right there, Sidsel! You may be gone, but your compassion for the needy & the lost will not be forgotten! You're now present with The Lord!
We mourn with you & your family, Richard! You're a good man (well, The Good One lives in you!). Keep fighting the good fight! The Great Helper is with you!
The Lord comfort you!
Stephanie Fons
4 months ago
There is not enough words to properly explain to you how amazing my mom was. If you met her, she loved you. We was passionate about her faith and her family. She loved to share Jesus with everyone, "literally" everyone. She will be missed by so many....I can't believe you are gone, but we are happy to know that you are not in any pain and can walk, like you have wanted to do for the past year. We love you so much mom......rest in peace.
Grace and Wayne Reimer
4 months ago
Wonderful, caring, generous to a fault woman of God. Loved everyone and easily shared God’s love and lived it. Was instrumental in finding my rancher in Maple Ridge and with the help of the then Christ in the Family assisted in moving me from Po Co to Maple Ridge. Words are not enough to recount her kindness and the wonderful times we spent in prayer and fun here and Mexico. Blessings and God’s comfort to all the family. She’s missed but free and enjoying being in her Father’s presence. I’m blessed to have known her.