Erikson, Ted Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Vernon, BC
Thomas Edward “Ted” Erickson passed away peacefully at Vernon on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Aged 85 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by wife Margaret of Vernon; sons Michael (Caroline) of St. John, NB and Paul of Calgary; daughter Barbara (Rick) Corbin of Vancouver; grandchildren Kaleb, Robert, Jeremy and Melody; great-granddaughter Eva Grace and extended family. Ted was born in England and apprenticed his welding trade on ships there. Immigrating to Canada in 1976, Ted lived in St. Martin’s, New Brunswick, as well as several communities in Alberta and B.C. working as a welding inspector. He lived in Armstrong and Enderby for several years before moving to Vernon. Active in the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, Edward also enjoyed traveling, gardening, fixing things and spending time with family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at St. George’s Anglican Church, Enderby, Reverend Cory Rundell officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.
Arrangements in the care of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Armstrong.
Healey, Shirley Eileen Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Vernon, BC
Shirley Eileen Healey was born on January 28th, 1936 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and passed away on May 13th, 2008 in Kelowna, B.C. at the age of 72 years. She will be lovingly remembered & dearly missed by her husband of 40 years, Terence, her two daughters; Penny (Ray) Bahm & Colleen (Terry) Purcka, her three grandchildren; Nicole Bahm & Breanna & Cassie Purcka, one brother; Jim (Audrey) Anderson, one sister; Joy Ollenberger, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members & friends. She was reunited in death with her son Shannon who passed away in 1983.
Cremation preceded a Celebration of Shirley’s Life which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at 1:00 PM.
A Reception will follow in the Tea Room at Bethel Funeral Chapel.
Shirley loved watching & playing sports. She was an avid golfer, curler & fastball pitcher. She enjoyed reading a good book, doing jigsaw puzzles & knitting. She also loved being retired & making the yearly voyage to Arizona where she & Terry wintered for eleven years. Above all, she was a very proud mother & grandmother & loved her children & grandchildren dearly.
Those who wish to do so may make donations in memory of Shirley to the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605–27th street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5.
Bruce, John Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Vernon, BC
On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, John Bruce’s journey on this earthly plane ended after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
John will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a respected, dignified man that exerted his independence right up until his passing. He was always an advocate for others, a charming man that was liked by all who had the privilege of meeting him. He was a man of the community.
John is pre-deceased by his father Harold Bruce and mother Margaret.
He is survived by his loving wife, Olga (nee Wasylyszyn), his daughter Kindra, his four sons; Bill, Harley, Sean and Michael, daughter-in-law Nikki, granddaughters Sundee, Jessica, Trista and Katia, as well as his loving brother, Gordon Bruce, extended family and treasured friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baerg-McMurtrie Cancer Clinic, c/o Vernon Jubilee Hospital, 2101 – 32 Street, Vernon V1T 5L2.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating.
Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home.
Chesney, Cecil Edward Sunday, 11 May 2008
Vernon, BC
Cecil Edward Chesney passed away peacefully in his sleep in Vernon Jubilee Hospital on May 11, 2008, at the age of 86 years.
He has joined his pre-deceased mother Etta, father Edward, step-father Frank, sisters Mary, Helen, and Ella, and a brother Johnny. He is survived by brother George (Jean) Chesney of Kelowna. Cecil was a devoted member of the Jehovah Witness Church for over 40 years. A memorial will be held with close family and friends.
Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Dignity Funeral Home.
SHAW, Peter Norman Tuesday, 25 Sep 2007
Parksville, BC
1950-2007
On the morning of September 25, Peter Norman Shaw passed away peacefully in his sleep in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Despite cancer, Peter died with dignity and grace, as he had wished.
Peter was pre-deceased by his parents Lillian and Jack Shaw and is survived by siblings Susanne, Ruth Tripodi (Bob), John (Cedalia) and Andrew; nephews John Defalque, Chris Defalque and David Shaw; and nieces Rachel and Sara Shaw. He is also survived by Aunt Annette Romanek and Uncle Peter Plante, numerous cousins and legends of wonderful and supportive friends. All will deeply miss his lively wit and caring spirit.
Peter was born February 26, 1950 in Lockport, NY, USA, but other than a half-dozen years in Seattle, he lived most of his life in Canada, settling in Parksville for the last seventeen years. He loved his town and fought hard for the preservation of its shoreline and wildlife. Peter was an avid gardener, enhancing every place in which he lived. Being invited to one of his garden candlelight dinners was a real treat! Peter was also an ardent recycler, making sure nothing went to waste. He loved playing the piano and composing music. Classical music, writing and research were his hobbies, but trains were his passion and he knew just about everything about every train ever built. When he was a child, he stood on his grandparents’ couch for hours, just watching the long trains pass by. He had followed many career paths, from logging and mining to restaurant management and shipping agent and had travelled extensively.
Prayers will be held Thursday, October 4th from 6-7 PM at St. Peter’s Church, 301 Machleary Street in Nanaimo. The funeral service will take place Friday, October 5th at 12:30 PM at St. Peter’s, with a reception to follow.
A Celebration of Peter’s Life is being hosted at the home of Janet and Harold MacDougall - #18- 493 Pioneer Crescent (Pioneer Garden Estates) in Parksville any time after 2 PM Saturday, October 6th.
Those looking for accommodations or more information on addresses, please contact Sara at 604-762-0546 or Janet 250-248-3684.
May God bless Peter and make him whole and healthy in the Hereafter.
CHARLEBOIS, Timothy Eric Monday, 24 Sep 2007
Parksville, BC
Born Aug.15, 1989 passed away suddenly on Sept. 24, 2007 at the age of 18 years.
He is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by parents Phil and Laura Charlebois and sister Amy of Nanoose Bay; maternal grandparents Robert and Loretta Koehn of Seba Beach, Alberta; uncles and aunts Glen Koehn, Sandy Koehn (Derek Koppe), Maryann Anger (Dave), Esther Moelhoff (Ken), Scott Koehn (Tracey), Chuck Charlebois, Jeanine Hunter (Ken), Marguerite Morrison (Steve) and cousins Hannah Koehn, Gabriel, and Tristan Koppe, Clarke, Haley and Laura Anger, Schuyler and Isabel Moelhoff, Nicole, Elise, Daniel and Jameson Koehn, Tarla and Marshall Charlebois, David, Tina and Paul Hunter, Jennifer Smith, Teresa Van der Heide and Shawn Morrison; as well as many friends from BSS, KSS, Sushi Ichi, Parksville Baptist Church and the Parksville, Qualicum and Nanoose communities. Predeceased by paternal grandparents Jean-Paul and Jean Charlebois and sister Alison.
Phil, Laura, Amy and their extended family cherish the loving support and prayers generously poured out on their behalf by their church family a Parksville Baptist Church and by so many other friends in the Parksville, Qualicum and Nanoose Bay communities. To all of Tim’s friends - Thank you for loving our son. He truly valued all your friendships so you are important to us. Feel free to stop by any time. We would love to hear your memories of Tim.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church (South Africa project - Dorcas Kitchen).
RYAN, James Timothy Monday, 24 Sep 2007
Parksville, BC
Born Dec. 29, 1948 at Wilke, Sask. passed away suddenly on Sept. 24, 2007 in Parksville B.C. at the age of 58 years.
He is sadly missed by Judy Buitenhuis, his partner of six years, his mother Marcie of Kelowna, B.C. and his children Tim Ryan (Susana), Tara Ryan, Kristen Ryan (Kevin). Also his grandchild Ursula Ryan-Soto, siblings Darlia Anderson (Rod), Joanne Quinlan (Bob), Erin Jubinville (Laurier) as well Dianne Ryan (Smith-Jones).
Jim loved to bike, and he died doing what he loved.
Visitation: Yates Funeral Home 10:00 am, Wed. Oct. 3, Parksville.
Memorial Service will be held at Yates Funeral Home Wed., Oct. 3rd, at 11:00 am, Parksville.
If friends so desire donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
McHAFFIE, John James Friday, 21 Sep 2007
Parksville, BC
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John James McHaffie on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 in Qualicum Beach.
John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Betty, daughters Wendy, Jenny, Susan (Doug), and Julie (Steve). Grandchildren Lily, Mac and Sadie will miss their Pop Pop. Predeceased by brother Colin and sister Barbara.
John was born in 1929 in Aberlour, Scotland. After completing his schooling at Gordonstoun Private School he went on to a career in the British Military Police where he served in India and Africa. Immigration in 1952 to Canada found dad working in freezing Northern Saskatchewan for the Hudsons Bay Company. Moving further West he met Betty and they married in 1955 and settled in West Vancouver to raise four daughters. Dad’s life was full. A long successful career with Sun Life Assurance Company, world travel, fishing and train collecting kept him busy along with his beautiful garden and the Vancouver Canucks.
Retiring in 1993 Betty and John moved to Qualicum Beach. Dad became active chairing the Chartwell Garden Committee and faithfully attending The Flat Earth Society Coffee Club. The last months of Dad’s life were spent at The Gardens Care Facility where he enjoyed the Antique Roadshow, Old Time Fiddlers and barbecues. All the staff did an exceptional job filling his days with fun. Dad was treated with kindness and courtesy especially by nurse Amanda who was with him at the end.
A party to celebrate his life will be held at a later date, on the North Shore.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
