The passing of Leah Cheryl Hubbell is announced with heartfelt sadness.
Cheryl was born December 3, 1952 to Pat and Helen Ranger of Ontario.
She moved to Fernie in 1985 and became an active member of Holy Family Parish.
She was a bright, talented woman and on leaving Fernie in the nineties attended University of Calgary graduating with a Bachelors of Social Work. She worked with distinction in rough areas of northern Alberta, Whalley’s Corner in Surrey and Prince George specializing in Child Protection.
In 2002 she married Allen Hubbell and in 2006 they adopted Rachel.
Two years ago Cheryl was diagnosed with cancer succumbing to the illness on August 5, 2012 with son Rob and daughter Natasha by her side.
Cheryl was continuously surrounded by family, friends and co-workers as she fought right up to the last minute.
Cheryl is survived by husband Allen and daughter Rachel of Prince George, Natasha and husband Jim Bezant and their children Rebecca and Aiden of Calgary, Rob Didur and wife Kara of Vanderhoof, sisters Glenyis, D’arcie, brothers Glenn and John of Ontario.
Cremation will take place with a Celebration of Life following. Donations can be made to the Rotary Hospice House in Prince George.