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Dorothy Patricia Correy (nee McGee)
July 10, 1926 - September 14, 2010
On Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Royal Island Hospital, Kamloops B.C.
In her 85th year Dorothy passed away peacefully with family at her bedside, after a brief illness fought with courage and dignity.
Dorothy leaves her husband Frank, her sisters Peggy Keenan and Lois Van Dyk and brother in-law Jack Correy.
Dorothy will be greatly missed by her daughters Linda, Mary Beth and Brenda, her sons Paul and Peter and her grandchildren Shane, Trent, Ryan, Patricia and Meghan. She is also the proud mother in-law of Donna, Jim, Brenda, and Rod. Her loyal golden retriever ‘Chester’ is also in mourning.
Born in Florida in 1926 and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. In 1952 after Queens University, Dorothy and Frank moved to Grimsby, Ontario where they raised their five children including their canine family Fritzy and Dozzy for whom she made breakfast every morning.
An outstanding cook and hostess, Dorothy was known for her fabulous dinners and baked goods, which were of course shared with everyone. Dorothy will be remembered for her generosity of spirit, her unfailing energy, her courage and her fierce love of her children.
Since moving to a waterfront property on Little Shuswap Lake near Chase, BC five years ago, Dorothy enjoyed the abundance of wildlife and all the lake summer activities. In keeping with her love of sunshine, winters were spent in Cave Creek, AZ for the past 30 years.
Dorothy will be long remembered and sorely missed. She was and is a fine, gentle, gracious and terribly brave woman.
In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Dorothy’s view of life, please perform an act of ‘Random Kindness’, which will be sure to bring a smile to Dorothy’s face or a donation to the Salvation Army.
AUDREY ELAINE NED
May 18, 1948 - September 16, 2010
The family of Audrey Ned regrets to announce that she passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010.
The Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 20, 2010 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.
Donations in memory of Audrey may be made Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V7.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Shirley Ann Daye
August 3, 1946 - December 29, 2007
After a 10 year courageous battle with breast cancer, God granted Shirley Daye rest on December 29, 2007 at the age of 61.
Shirley leaves behind her best friend and loving husband of 39 years, Wayne Daye; her daughter Rhonda Daye (Jason Eardley) of Victoria BC; the apple of her eye, granddaughter Emmersen Ann; her special grandson Adam; her son Darren Daye (Kristina Mitchell) of Kamloops BC; loving family in the east, west and Ontario; and many dear friends from all over.
Born in Chipman, NB on August 3, 1946, Shirley met the love of her life at a young age and married him in 1968. They soon made their way to British Columbia to begin their lives together and start a family. Many wonderful years were spent in Cranbrook raising their two children and running a successful business before venturing off to Victoria and finally settling in Kamloops. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Shirley gave silently and loved loudly, always putting others first.
A special thanks to Dr. Langford and staff of the 8th floor Cancer Clinic for assisting Shirley throughout the years; thanks to Pastor Harry Bicknell for his guidance and support; and thank you to the nurses and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice for their loving grace and care.
A Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008 in the Summit Baptist Church, 1975 Summit Drive, with Pastor Harry Bicknell officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Kamloops Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society, and would be appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers.
Avril Betsy Blair
May 16, 1943 - September 17, 2010
Avril Betsy Blair of Kamloops, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2010, at the age of 67 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by sons Colin (Cindy Croken) Blair of Kamloops and William (Adrienne Nice) Blair of Kamloops, grandchildren Tia and Jade Blair, and brother Ian Risto. She was predeceased by her husband Ramsay Blair.
The family would like to offer a special thanks the all staff and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice Home.
Avril was a registered Nurse at Cariboo Memorial Hospital and BC Home Nursing Care in Williams Lake BC. Her passion in life was the care and consideration of others and she demonstrated this every day, not only in her profession but in all of the relationships in her life.
She will be deeply missed by everyone she has touched in her life.
A Celebration of Avril’s life will take place at 12:00 pm on Monday, September 27, 2010 in St. Andrew’s United Church, 1000 Huckvale Place, Williams Lake.
Donations in Avril’s memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 111-450 Lansdowne St., Kamloops BC V2C 1Y3.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
NANCY WYNNE SCHIPFEL
March 13, 1929 - September 20, 2010
Nancy Schipfel of Logan Lake passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the age of 81 years.
She is survived by her loving husband Philip, children Wendy (Ernie) Durack, Johnny Sundman, Glenn Sundman, Terry Sundman and Danny Sundman; grandchildren Kevin, Lonnie, Tanya, Tyler, Nadine, Jeromy, Eric, Ryan, Crystal, Trina, Christa, Kelly, Trevor, Darren, Brian and Kurtis, and 28 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Lleweylen Palmer (she was so proud of her father’s accomplishments as Vice-President of H.R. MacMillan and as Captain of the North Seas), daughter Mary Fox, granddaughter Donna, and grandson Bradley.
Nancy will be forever remembered as a great Mother and great cook. She loved to write and attended Art School for cartoon drawing. Her many activities included diving competitions, horseback riding, driving a powder puff derby car, camping and she was the best at trout fishing. Nancy loved the Lord and she will be so dearly missed.
Nancy will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Whispering Pines Cemetery in Logan Lake.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Nancy’s life will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the Church on the Hill, 237 Jasper Drive, Logan Lake with Pastor Harry Holmquist officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
JOHN “JACK” KENNETH DICK
June 11, 1924 - September 10, 2010
Jack is survived by sons John and Graham and daughter Lindsay. He was predeceased by sister Marjorie and brothers Ed, Bob, Bill and Gil.
Jack was born in Lanigan, Saskatchewan. At eight years of age he moved with his family to BC. Underage at 16, he enlisted in the Rocky Mountain Rangers and was stationed in Britain. He transferred to the 1st Canadian Scottish Regiment prior to entering combat on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Juno Beach. Wounded in Holland in October 1944, Jack returned to England to recover until the end of the war. Upon returning to BC, Jack attended business college. Eventually the lure of the outdoors found him working as a coastal logger. By 1950 he had become involved in the heavy construction industry performing logistic and supervisory roles, eventually acquiring ownership of Atlas Construction Company Ltd. After selling the construction company, Jack renovated houses for resale and travelled extensively over the decades before settling in Merritt for the remainder of his life.
The family thanks Bill and Dorothy Coburn for being such good neighbours to Jack, and the staff at both Nicola Meadows and Coquihalla Gillis House for their patience and care. Special thanks to Harold and Marlene Giesbrecht for their ongoing support, compassion and kind attention to Jack in his last years.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Alida Overmars
November 27, 1931 - September 23, 2010
Alida Overmars of Kamloops, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the age of 78 years.
She is survived by her children Helma (Randy), Bean (Gaudenza) and Cindy (Wayne); six grandchildren, Leah, Lucas, Danika, Ryan, Kristen, Darren and Jake; two great grandchildren Cheyne and Gavin; and siblings Lata (Sergio) Rabisi and Lou (Sophia) Helwig. She was predeceased by her husband Bas.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff and volunteers during her stay at Overlander, and in particular a special thanks to Gail.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
LAIRD REGINALD “REG” PALMER
July 14, 1931 - September 25, 2010
Reg Palmer passed away on Saturday, September 25th after several years of declining health.
He is survived by his wife Colene, son Steven (Karen), daughter Cheryl (Noel) Christian, granddaughter Randelle Palmer, and grandsons Evan and Aaron Christian. Reg will also be remembered by his sister Irene (E.B.) Smith, sisters in-law Joan and Florence Palmer, eight nephews and one niece. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Harold and Verne.
A long-time resident of Westsyde, Reg came here with his family from Vancouver in 1953. “There were only seven houses in Westsyde then,” he was fond of saying. Reg worked as a carpenter and also joined with his brother Harold in R. & H. Cement Products. That company provided concrete septic tanks to the expanding areas around Kamloops. Eventually, Reg put his woodworking skills to use when he established R.L. Palmer Manufacturing Ltd, which specialized in wooden products for education. The company also made custom cabinetry for schools and libraries.
Reg was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and especially enjoyed flying R.C. model planes. In later years he became an ardent gardener, specializing in dahlias and vegetables.
A “Remembering Service” will take place at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 4, 2010 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.
Friends wishing to make a memorial donation are encouraged to support Habitat for Humanity 28-1425 Cariboo Place Kamloops BC V2C 5Z3 or the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9 .
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
