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Dale Marie Ann Mather (Adams)
May 23, 1954 - June 17, 2026
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Remembering Dale Marie Ann Mather
May 23, 1954 – June 17, 2026
On the morning of Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Dale Marie Ann Mather passed away peacefully under palliative care at the Kimberley Special Care Home. Although she was diagnosed with cancer in February, she was able to visit with many of her close friends and relatives and celebrated her 72nd birthday in May.
Born in Marysville, BC, in 1954, she was the daughter of Carl and Clemence Adams and the younger sister of Edward Adams. On Valentine’s Day in 1971, she went on a date with Ivan Mather, soon got married, and they enjoyed 55 adventurous years together.
Everyone who knew Dale was uplifted by her passion to make her community a better place. Whether it was her tireless fundraising efforts for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the local Girl Guides, the Trefoil Guild, Kimberley Summer Theatre, and countless other charities, or her volunteering with local gardening groups and social clubs, Dale was a firecracker of joy and positivity.
She will also be remembered for her work at the local ski hill and for helping kids find their footing as a local noon-hour supervisor. Many kids (now adults) still remember her as the “Candy Lady” and learned great things from her generosity.
She is survived by her husband, Ivan, her two children, Katrina (Aaron) and Nicholas (Jenna), her three grandchildren, Xavier, Inara and Anya, her nieces and nephews, John, Vanessa, Joanne, and Janeen, as well as everyone in the Kimberley community who was touched by her joyful spirit.
A memorial service will be held on August 29, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Marysville Community Church (730 302 Street) with Pastor Joe Letourneau officiating. A link to stream the service will also be provided. Dale’s immediate family will be spreading her ashes near her favourite camping spot, where happy memories will continue to thrive.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the BCSPCA, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of their choice. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Kimberley Special Care Home for their compassionate care in Dale’s final days.
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From: Mark Memorial Funeral Services
Mark Memorial Funeral Services Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Amanda Richardson
Relation: School. and through our siblings marriage,
Ivan, Katrina and Nicolas, Alan and I send our deepest condolences. She’s gone way too soon.
From: Audrey Hunt
Relation: Co-worker & friend
Sincere condolences to all the family. I worked with Dale for years at the schools.
From: The Waites Family
Relation: Marysville friends
Our deepest condolences to the Mather Family
From: Pat Ponalds
Relation: Through Girl Guides recently and family before.
Thinking of Ivan and family . If you need ANYTHING please let us know. Te Trefoil guild we will miss her so much. Pat Ronalds 250.420.7539.
From: Trina Kroeze
Relation: Friend
We enjoyed our time with Dale at Marysville community church many years ago. She always had such a great smile. Praying for her family in this time.
From: Suzanne Cowden
Relation: Friend
My sincerest sympathies to the family. Dale was a kind friend who I met through the gardening club. She shared memories of her riding her horse up to the Butte when she was young. Always a smile and greetings. R.i.P. dear lady.
From: Judy Golbeck
Relation: Friend
Condolences to Dales family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time ❤️ Dale was a wonderful,
loving soul. She will be missed.
From: Deb (Rouleau) Fransen
Relation: from our days of high school
My condolences to family and friends of Dale. We connected again many years after graduation. Very kind gentle soul.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Date & Time:
August 29, 2026
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Marysville community Church
730 302 street
Marysville, BC Canada
730 302 street
Marysville, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the BCSPCA, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of their choice.
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