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Death Notice (05/11/2000)
BIELESCH - Barbara (nee Dasch) passed away in Burnaby May 8th, 2000. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan November 13th, 1910. She is survived by one brother, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 4851 Beatrice St., Vancouver on Friday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
BINDER - Henry, late of New Westminster passed away peacefully May 4, 2000, age 73 years. Survived by his loving family; wife Gerry, of 49 years; son Darryl (Louise); daughter Adele; one grandson, Justin; two brothers John (Barb) and Dave (Anne); also many nieces nephews and very good friends. A celebration of Henry's life will be held May 15 at 2:30 p.m., at 1011 4th Ave, New Westminster, in the lounge. COLUMBIA-BOWELL 521-4881
Vancouver Province
Death Notice (05/10/2000)
BUCKSHAW - John passed away suddenly May 8th, 2000 in Vancouver, B.C. Predeceased by his special friend Sandra Williams and sister Elizabeth. Survived by loving sons, Christopher and Jordan, their mother Lynn, sisters Agnes, Margaret, Julie, Lillian, Mary and brother Julius, and many nieces, nephews and very close friends. John was a 39 year employee of Dueck on Marine. He was a loving dad, and a caring and giving person who never asked for anything in return. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 12th, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. DELTA FUNERAL HOME 946-6040
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
CATHERALL - Mary Lou passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving husband after a short courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband Robert, daughters Shannon (Nevin), Sue (Laurie), Susan (Michael), Brian (Debbie), and 8 grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 1480 George Street, White Rock, B.C. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 536-6522
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
CLARK - John Francis passed away May 7th, 2000, age 74, of cancer at the Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope, formerly of Blue Lake Resort, Boston Bar, BC. He was predeceased by his first wife Kathleen, daughter Susan and son Graham. Survived by his daughters Jan Ledgerwood, Collen Corbett (John), Annette Fulford (Mitch); sons Stephen Clark (Sandra), Shaun Clark (Debbie); grandchildren John and Susan Ledgerwood, Shane and Shelley Clark, Heather and Trevor Corbett, Nickolas Clark, Sara Fulford; great-grandchild Alesha Clark; wife Frances Clark; stepchildren Derrick Fife (Louise), Geordie Fife (Coral), Ian, Dallayce; step-grandchildren Jillian, Raschel, Melissa, Geordie Jr., Richard, Chad; step-great-grandchild Rylyn. He is also survived by brother Gib Clark (Shirley) and sisters Jean Pearson (Tommy) and Isabel Schultz (Ed). A memorial service tea will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hope Royal Canadian Legion Hall Branch 228. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fraser Canyon Lions of Boston Bar.
Vancouver Province
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
CONNOLLY - Frederick Arthur Henry, February 3, 1923 to May 8, 2000. Uncle Fred passed away peacefully in his sleep after an extended illness. He is predeceased by sisters, Joyce and Grace and brother George. Survived by brothers Stewart and Robert, along with his many loving nieces and nephews and their children. Fred was a devoted Christian and very supportive of church organizations. For all the wonderful memories he has left with his family and friends, he will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Hamilton-Harron Funeral Centre, 5390 Fraser St. (at 38th Ave.) Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. HAMILTON-HARRON Funeral Centre 325-7441
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
CRAMERI - Leone Luigi passed away peacefully May 9, 2000 at Saint Paul's Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 95 years. Leone is survived by his loving wife Evelyn; daughter Anita (William); grandchildren David (Colleen), Kevin and Lisa (Elliott); also great-grandchildren Ethan, Lou, and Eli. Leone also leaves many relatives in Switzerland to mourn his loss. Cremation. There will be no service by request. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 738-0006
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/10/2000)
DOWNS - Nicholas Ian, just 16 years old, died suddenly in a car accident on the Upper Levels Highway in the early hours of Sunday, May 7th, 2000. Nick is survived by his parents, Ian and Debbie; little sister Lauren; grandparents Jean Downs, Noreen Butt and Stan Nicholson; uncles, aunts and cousins. He was truly a lovely young man, our Nick. He weathered more than a few storms in his short life with grace, dignity and tremendous sensitivity. We are all going to miss him. Nick's family would like to express how touched they are at the overwhelming outpouring of love and support Nick's friends and our community have shown. Thank you. A memorial service will be held for Nick at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 12th, at West Vancouver United Church, 21st Street and Esquimalt, West Vancouver. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. If you'd like to do something in Nick's name, donations may be made to the North Shore Search and Rescue Society. Sleep now, sweet boy.
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
DRAGE - Evelyn Irvine passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at West Vancouver at the age of 99. Predeceased by her beloved husband Roy in 1986. Survived by her loving son Eric; daughter Elaine; son-in-law John; grandchildren Elizabeth Ranft (Jan), Christopher (Andrea), Karen and great-granddaughters Alexandra, Isabella, Karis. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be sadly missed by all her family. Cremation. Interment at St. Stephen's Anglican Church Memorial Gardens, West Vancouver, B.C. HOLLYBURN FUNERAL HOME PH. 922-1221
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
GIRARD - William James, age 69, passed away peacefully May 7th, 2000 at home in Langley, BC. Survived by his loving wife, Grace; his mother Mary; and sons David (Janice), Michael (Nancy); and 6 grandchidlren. No service by request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the UBC Neurodegenerative Disorders.
Vancouver Province
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
GUTHRIE - Kathleen May (nee Morris). Born May 12, 1916, passed away May 8, 2000, after a long struggle with her health. "Katie" will always be remembered by her husband Sam (always at her side); daughter Arlene (Steve) Modderman; daughter Trolene (Al) Nyberg; daughter Sharon (Art) Wayman; grandchildren Chris (Mahara), Carey (Dave), Sherri (Blair) and Matt; great-grandchildren Justin, Tory and Sophia. "Granny" was predeceased by grandson Carl. Predeceased also by her brother Sonny and sister Phyllis. She is survived by sister Sylvia and brother Albert. Born in Vancouver, she spent her early childhood in Prince Rupert and entered Grade One at Swanson Bay School. One year later the family returned to Vancouver, where she lived until moving to Victoria in 1959. Kay was an avid knitter who loved to cook and bake and look after her home. Her life was for her family. She loved to go for drives and her favorite shopping trip was to the grocery store. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Thank you to Dr. Hartrick and the nurses and staff at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital for your special care. Memorial Service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Dr., Victoria, (658-5244) on Friday May 12, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Vancouver Province
Death Notice (05/09/2000)
HADDOCK - Alice, born in Phoenix, BC. June 10, 1918, passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC. May 5, 2000. She will be always remembered by her loving husband of 61 years, John, daughter Shirley and husband Guy Tousignant, son Albert and wife Wendy, grandchildren Michelle, Lisa, Tina, three great-grandchildren, brother Norman Helland and sister Alma Cochrane. There will be a Memorial Service held Friday, May 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1155 Fort St., Victoria, BC. First Memorial Funeral Services (250) 384-5512
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/10/2000)
HAWKINS - Edith Margaret, passed away May 4, 2000. She is survived by her sisters, Cicelia and Ada; nieces, Elaine, Dianne, Linda and Denise; nephews, Lyn, Douglas, Michael, Hugh and Robert and stepson, Chris. Edith is predeceased by her husband, Roderick C.M. in 1997. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Saint George's Anglican Church, 9160 Church Street, Fort Langley, B.C. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Flowers gratefully declined in favor of memorial donations to a charity of your choice. Personal Alternative Funeral Services 857-5779
[Vancouver Sun]
Death Notice (05/11/2000)
HENDERSON - Dr. Robert Brenton died on May 8th, 2000, surrounded by family and friends in the Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on April 3rd, 1934 in Brookfield, Nova Scotia. He was the beloved son of the late Donald Brenton and Marjorie Forbes (Campbell) Henderson. He is survived by his mother, brothers Terry (Mary) of Brookfield, Donald "Turk" (and companion Lesley Harvey) of Brule and Calgary, Phil (Judy) of Halifax, Mike (Brenda) of Brookfield, sister Judy (Hugh) Matheson of Brookfield, sister-in-law Helene of Brookfield, and adopted cousins Bob (Linda) Campbell of Brookfield and Nancy (Greg) Van Tassell of Brookfield. He is also loved by 28 nieces and nephews and 26 grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his father Donald, brother Colonel Ned, sister-in-law Vera Mae and nephew Ted. Bob was an inspiration to the entire family and his love of fun and games will never be forgotten. He graduated from Mt. Allison University, (BA), Weyburn Psychiatric Hospital (RN), University of Manitoba (B.Sc), and the Dalhousie School of Medicine, Class of '63. Bob worked for the United Church of Canada's Mission Field until 1980. He spent 5 years in Queen Charlotte City and 12 years in Waglisla (Bella Bella), B.C., 10 years practice in Granlsle followed; and he finished his career in Maple Ridge, retiring in March. Bob was a true humanitarian. A sensitive and humble person, Bob loved people. He was often the only medical practitioner in the isolated communities he served. Adopted by several families, he was also a foster parent and life long friend to a great many of the Haida and Heiltsuk Nations. The Heiltsuk showed their love and respect by making him a full-fledged honorary Chieftain and will hold a memorial feast later this month in Bella Bella. A memorial service will be held at the Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765 - 224 Street, Maple Ridge on Saturday, May 13th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, Maple Ridge, in c/o The New CAT-SCAN Fund.
[Vancouver Sun]
