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Mrs. Noreen Madeleine Radford
January 21, 1924 - August 27, 2007
Noreen Radford (nee Phillips) died peacefully on August 27, 2007. Loved and forever missed by Glenn, Lorelei, Geoff, Shannon and Rob. Flower gratefully declined, donations to a charity of your choice in Mum’s name would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held at Sand’s Funeral Chapel, 317 Goldstream Avenue on September 4, 2007 at 1:00 pm.
Mr. Joel Eric Swain "Skip"
August 11, 1939 - August 29, 2007
Skip passed away at his home in Sidney with his daughter and dear friend by his side. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret Helen and wife Heather Zimmerman. Skip is lovingly remembered by his son Michael (Darlene Roane) and daughter Lisa (Tim) Cambridge all of Calgary, girlfriend Charmaine Pasutti of Victoria and many close friends. After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy he was a member of the Calgary Fire Department and eventually became a BC Fisheries Officer working mainly in the Queen Charlotte Islands. He retired to Sidney and continued to enjoy the ocean, golf, gardening and especially vacationing in Hawaii. It’s a well known fact Skip avidly collected gadgets of all kinds and loved to teach us all about them. Skip loved life; he was warm, friendly and always kept a positive attitude, despite a lengthy battle with cancer. He loved parties and social events; he made a gracious host and a fun-loving guest. He will be missed by his many life long friends on the island. We are grateful to Dr Ambrose Marsh, the nurses of the Peninsula Health Unit (District 40) and PRT for their skill and kindness. A special sincere Thank You to Dr. Catherine Fitzgerald for her care and friendship during the past years.
At Skip’s request there will be no formal service. A gathering to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. If friends so wish, donations in Skip’s memory may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mr. Gerald "Gerry" Anthony McDonnell
July 27, 1947 - August 27, 2007
It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to Gerry, who, after a short battle with cancer, passed away peacefully Monday, August 27, 2007. Born on July 27, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland, he just recently celebrated his 40th year in Canada. Gerry was an amazing man who will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, and positive outlook on life. He will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and many friends. Prayers and viewing to be held on Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00 pm and then followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, September 5th at 10:30am. Both will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond, B.C. A reception celebrating Gerry's life will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
Mrs. Goldie May Holman
May 1, 1920 - August 27, 2007
On August 27, 2007 Mrs. Goldie May Holman (nee Rollins) passed away peacefully in Kamloops at the age of 87 years. Goldie is survived by her husband Fred, her son Stan of West Vancouver (Lloyd Burritt), her daughter Eileen McBride of Kamloops (Jim Armstrong), grandchildren Jeremy and Jessica of Vancouver, Kenneth and Michael of Kamloops, her sister in law Ruth Holman of Victoria and many nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Saskatchewan, Goldie moved to Victoria in 1945 where she met and married Fred. They made their home in Victoria until moving to Kamloops in 2002. Goldie will always be remembered for her big smile, warm and generous hospitality and her fondness of dancing.
Memorial Service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, at 1:00 pm Wednesday September 5, 2007, with a light lunch to follow. All are welcome. The family gratefully declines flowers.
Mrs. Rachelle Marie (nee Chalifoux) Nedelec
November 21, 1918 - September 4, 2007
Peacefully on Tuesday September 4, 2007, Rachelle passed away at Richmond General Hospital, after an ongoing struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Rachelle Chalifoux was the first born of a hard working French Canadian Family operating a dairy farm in rural Alberta. Rachelle began a lifetime of caregiving when orphaned as a teenager with four younger brothers. As a young adult in Edmonton, she began her nursing training at Edmonton General Hospital, graduating as a Registered Nurse in the early 1940’s. During these same years, Rachelle met the love of her life, Albert Nedelec, and began a life together which would span over forty years and nine children. Albert’s career with Air Canada led the family to various ‘posts’ across Canada, including Edmonton, Lethbridge, Moncton, Winnipeg and Richmond, with each stop bringing with it new homes, new communities, and new opportunities for friends and family growth. Rachelle’s devotion to her children, optimism, and unwavering selflessness guided her life and was felt by all who knew and loved her. Raising a large family had its challenges, but Al and Rachelle worked as a team to provide a stable homelife filled with laughter and togetherness. After the passing of her husband in 1980 Rachelle’s spirit continued to shine, undaunted, as an attentive grandmother, world traveler, painter, and Edmonton General Hospital Alumni volunteer. Rachelle’s smiling face, supportive words, and giving nature were welcomed by all of her friends and family as she continued with a busy life on her own. Rachelle leaves behind one surviving brother, Robert (Alice), four sons, Paul (Jackie); David (Janice), Dan, and Marc, four daughters, Madeline, Juliette, Lorraine, and Susan, as well as fifteen grandchildren and four great grand children. Rachelle not only leaves this living legacy, but a spiritual legacy of kindness, good humour, and genuine caring which will live on in the generations that follow her. Rachelle, the sister, the friend, the wife, the mother and the grandmother…..you have enriched our lives beyond any expectations, and we shall be eternally grateful for how you have touched us. We wish you peace, comfort and the happiness of being reunited with those awaiting you in the life after.
Prayers will be held on Thursday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road (between Railway and No.1 Road) in Richmond, B.C. Funeral will be held on Friday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will take place at 3:00 pm at the Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery 15800 32nd Ave., Surrey, (2 blocks east of the freeway cutoff - 152nd north). Donations in lieu of flowers to be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Mrs. Mary Josephine Dobson
December 18, 1912 - September 7, 2007
Born December 18, 1912 in Kelowna, B.C.; died peacefully September 7, 2007 at the Chemainus Health Care Centre. Predeceased by her husband Jack in 1991, parents Charles James and Julia Mary Ellen Fox, and brothers Lionel and Charlie. Survived by her daughter Sheila Protti (Ray) and son Lionel; grandsons Michel (Casey) and Nicholas Protti, and great-granddaughter Claire Protti. Joe’s early life was spent in Kelowna, Bournemouth, and Chilliwack. She arrived in Duncan in 1935 to assist the resident public health nurses at the health centre on Ingram Street. In 1937, she married Jack Dobson and, for the next 54 years supported him in his business, various interests, and in his 24 years of public life as an alderman and then mayor of Duncan. Always involved in the community, Joe was an active member of the WA and ACW at St. John’s Church, IODE (of which she was a life member), Rotary Anns, Queen Margaret’s School parents’ association, Maple Bay Yacht Club, and Peers Counselling. She was happiest when occupied with volunteer projects, socializing with friends (especially parties with dancing), or pursuing her interests of badminton, hiking, gardening, reading, cooking, sewing, sailing on the Idler II with Jack, and the companionship of her various dogs and cats. Her travels included driving across Canada with her parents in 1924 in a Model T, trips with Jack to New Zealand and Australia, the UK and Europe, and to Ontario to visit her grandsons. Warm thanks to Sanita Cabrera for her years of care, and to the Chemainus Health Care Centre staff and volunteers for their compassionate and caring attention over the past 2 ½ years. Memorial service Thursday, September 13, 2 p.m., St. John’s Church, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA, Alzheimer’s Association, or the Chemainus Health Care Centre.
