Mavis Alice Jean Randall

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Mavis Alice Jean Randall (Nee Rutland) on November 10, 2024, at the age of 96.

Mavis was born on June 7, 1928 in Norfolk, England to William and Agnes Rutland (Nee Muffet). She lived her early years in Romford, England before working in a printing company in London, England as a young teen during the height of WWII. During that time, Mavis met, courted and married the love of her life, Leslie Randall, on December 15, 1945, in Hornchurch, Essex, England. As a newlywed, Mavis came to Whitevale Ontario Canada by large ship in 1946 to join her husband. Les and Mavis enjoyed 70 and a half years of devoted marriage.

Mavis was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, love and support for her family and community. Along with her husband she was a devout member of the Salvation Army in England and then Canada. Mavis and Les fostered many children and eventually adopted 3; William, Thomas, and Susan. As a young mother, Mavis also worked at the Chesebrough Ponds in Markham, Ontario on the assembly line. Both Mavis and Les were scout leaders for Boy Scouts Ontario and Legion Members for many years.

In 1973, The Randalls moved to Langley, BC, where Mavis’ love for community only grew. She was very involved in the Lower Mainland with the Salvation Army, Legion and at one point was even the president of Lady’s Auxiliary. They were avid travelers who explored extensively, especially after retirement, by truck and trailer, cruise ships and planes far and wide.

Preceded in Joining the Lord:

Mother and Father - Agnes and William Rutland

Brothers -  Bernie, Tony and Brian Rutland

Sisters - Peggy Baumber (Nee Rutland), Olive Booth (Nee Rutland), Doris Paveley (Nee Rutland)

Husband - Leslie Randall

Sons - William (Bill) and Thomas (Tom) Randall, and all brothers and sisters on the Randall side of family

Survived by:

Daughter - Susan Ryan (Nee Randall)

Grandchildren -  Clayten Ryan and his wife Allora, Joshua Randall, and Jason Randall 

Great Grandchildren - Jaden, Aiyannah, and Koston

Nephew -  Malcolm Booth and his wife Susan.

Sister -  Edna (Nee Rutland) and her husband Peter Willis.

Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins of the Rutlands and Randalls.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Salvation Army or organization of your choice.

Celebration of life will be held at the Eureka Masonic Hall, 20701 Fraser Hwy, Langley BC, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2pm.

Mavis’s final resting place will be with her husband Les in Claremont, Ontario at a later date.