BRADLEY, Liz Wednesday, 16 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
October 1st, 1954 ~ January 16th, 2008
She was the one that held us together and balanced us. Her compassion and understanding cooled our thoughts and levelled our heads and hands.
Your lesson will continue to guide, this is your legacy. We love you, make some waves honey.
Good bye.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
BEVAN, Annie May Wednesday, 16 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
Annie born May 9th, 1924, slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 in her 84th year.
Mom was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Bill of 42 years in May 2007.
Mom is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters Myra (Ken), Judy and son Wayne, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; her brother in law Louis Bevan and his family; and many friends
Mom met and married Dad in Kimberly and followed him to Quebec and back before settling in 1983 in Parksville. Mom always had her welcome mat out.
Mom was active in many clubs alongside Dad such as Square Dancing, Rod & Gun, and is fondly remembered for her soup and buns at the rifle range. With much prodding from Dad, Mom earned her ham radio licences in her early 70’s. “A major achievement”.
Mom loved to bowl and enjoyed marking for the senior bowlers.
We would like to thank all the staff at Trillium Lodge for their loving care.
No funeral by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
URQUHART, Maud Monday, 14 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
URQUHART, Maud passed away January 14, 2008 at age 84.
She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Sharon (Gary) Urquhart of Vancouver, BC, brother Joe Black, sister Sadie Collins both of Northern Ireland and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 18, 2008 at Yates Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Rd., Parksville, BC at 2:00 pm.
Donations may be made in Maud’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 48-91 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9
YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM in care of arrangements.
BULLOCK, Geoffrey Heathcote Friday, 01 Feb 2008
Parksville, BC
Born October 25th, 1925, Coventry, England.
Deceased: February 1st, 2008, Nanaimo, BC.
It is with great sadness that the family of Geoffrey Heathcote BULLOCK announces his passing. Geoff will be dearly missed by his wife of 42 years; Beverley, his children, Gregory and Kathleen and his beloved grandson, Nicholas. Geoff was a loving brother to surviving sister, Joyce Ellard and to Fay Bulllock (deceased Oct. 2007). Geoff also leaves behind many special nieces and nephews.
Geoff lived a full life, having served in the navy during WWII and was a successful business owner/operator in the area. Geoff was active in the Coombs community and enjoyed volunteering at local events and the annual rodeo. Geoff's greatest passion was the development of his hobby farm in Coombs where he spent the majority of his life raising his family and enjoying retirement.
Geoff will be fondly remembered for his devotion to family, loyalty to friends and keen sense of humor. His life was one of contribution and his character, graciousness, generosity and welcoming nature will be remembered with admiration.
A private service for family and close friends will be held to celebrate Geoff'S life.
Special thank-you to the hospital staff of NRGH and to Dr. Brad Bell who provided Geoff with excellent care.
"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give"
DUNBAR, Irma "Lorraine" Marie Wednesday, 30 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
June 10, 1932 ~ January 30, 2008
Irma Lorraine Marie Dunbar of Coombs, BC passed away on January 30th, 2008, following a brief illness.
She was pre-deceased by her parents Eric and Thilda Erickson, husband Keith Dunbar, brother Einar Erickson and sister Iris Berg.
She is lovingly remembered by her brother Arnie Erickson, sister-in-law Betty Lou Erickson, daughter Karen (Harold) and sons Colin (Diane), Barry (Noli) and Robert (Terri), and grandchildren Alycia, Raven, Kyle, Chelsey, Robyn Alex and Jesse and numerous nieces and nephews.
No service by request. Donations may be made in Lorraine's memory to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation
MARSH, Rick Tuesday, 29 Jan 2008
Parksville, BC
June 20, 1945 – January 29, 2008
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Rick Marsh. We are so proud of him for fighting so bravely and remaining so positive in his battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Irene, his sons Steve (Tricia), Blair (Sadie) & Jim, Grandchildren Cassidy, Caleb, Kyla, Jayden & Aaron, his dog Amber and Sister Deb (Ed).
Thank you to all the friends & family who supported and prayed for us. A special thanks to all the wonderful nurses and Dr’s in palliative care, home support and hospice.
Please donate to the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit 248-2332 or to the Oceanside Hospice Society, 210 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1J9. We will all need their help one day.
Please join us in celebration of Rick’s life on Saturday, February 9 between 1pm – 6pm, 961 Terrien Way, Parksville.
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me –
I want no tears or gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little but not too long
And not with head bowed low
Remember the love we’ll always share
Miss me, but let me go
Until we meet again.
HAINSWORTH (nee Price), Elizabeth Maud Monday, 28 Jan 2008.
Parksville, BC
Hainsworth (nee PRICE), Elizabeth Maud passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2008 in Parksville BC.
Elizabeth was born in Swansea, Wales April 28th, 1923. Joining the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force at the advent of World War II, she met the love of her life in York, England, Canadian Airman Bill Hainsworth from Kitchener, Ontario. They were married in Swansea Wales February 14th, 1944, the beginning of a wonderful marriage lasting more than 63 years. Their first son, Robert John, was born in 1945 in Swansea, Wales. She followed her husband to London, Ontario as a War-Bride in 1946. Their second son, George Bruce, was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario in 1952. After Bill’s graduation as a Geologist, She followed him to Northern Canada, finally settling in the Vancouver area. Elizabeth was very active in theatrics and ran her own business, Liz’s Lingerie Shop in Vancouver, for many years. Her proudest accomplishment was being the co-founder of the Greater Vancouver Mining Women’s Association, where she remained active for many years. Survived by her loving husband, Bill, two sons Rob and George, three grandsons, Kaleeg, Shane and Micheal, and five great-granddaughters Ella, Heulwen, Madison, Avery and Bridget.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
A Service will be held at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church in Parksville, on Sunday February 3rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm.
