Dora and Lizzie

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Lizzie Gibson Gourley on the left wearing dark coat and sister Dora Gibson Manson out shopping. They immigrated from Coagh, Northern Ireland in 1928 and raised their families in Vancouver, BC.

On the reverse is stamped Foncies Fotos 656 Robson …

ForKittysFamily

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My mother Catherine “Kitty” Murphy (nee France) taken sometime in the mid 1950’s, shortly after immigrating from England. The White Lunch cafeteria is in the background.

Hand written number 836835 on the back of the photo by Foncie’s Fotos stamp.…

fishbender

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This is my sister Theresa and her husband Ed Glowa. Theresa lives in Coquitlam, B.C. and I don’t know where Ed lives now. But I do know he’s still alive around Vancouver.…

Char

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Patricia Davies (nee Chapman) The suit was tailored from fabric she purchased with the clothing allowance she received when “demobbed” from the British Army before arriving in Canada as a War Bride. …

judy

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Ida, beautiful mother of Marilyn, Allen and Judy.
Looking stylish with a suit she made (probably without a pattern) and of course white gloves were a must. Wonderful photo memories. …

judy

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Ida (on right) and her friend Ardie. Ida made both dresses.
Love the wicker handbag and white gloves. Looks like they had been shopping at the Hudson’s Bay Company. Photo take early-mid 1960s…

Marg M

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We were downtown shopping – my date, and future husband was the man in the middle. I was wearing a cashmere coat which I loved!…

Marg M

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My girlfriend (now deceased) and I have been shopping. I was wearing a light grey wool suit and grey suede shoes to match. I was from Montreal so always loved the fashions!…

Marg M

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I’m with my future husband Arno. We were downtown on Granville, probably going to the theatre.…