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McGee, Donald William Sunday, 01 Jul 2007
Donald William McGee
Oct. 4, 1913 - July 1, 2007
Don died peacefully with family by his side. He will live forever in the memories of his loving wife, LaVerne, this their 64th year of marriage; his children, Donna (Bonnie), Alan (Lily), Arlene, daughter-in-law Janet, grandchildren, Jade (Anne), Jennifer (Scott), and great-grandson, Jade, Jr. (J.J.), nephews, David and Robert, and niece, Maureen.
Born in Victoria, Don grew up in Bamfield and built a business career in Vancouver, B.C., then Hamilton, and St. Catharines, Ontario. In business, as in daily life, he was a gentle gentleman who believed in fairness, kindness, honesty, hard work and humour.
Ever mindful of the needs of others, he was active in his church, St. Paul St. United, and worked tirelessly for the Association for Community Living.
He was instrumental in having a school built with the help of Gyro, and was the inspiration behind the building of independent living residences and a thirty-bed residence.
He spearheaded the annual Burgoyne Golf Tournament at the St. Catharine's Golf and Country Club, that continues to raise funds for Community Living.
In 1969, he was named Citizen of the Year of St. Catharine's, and he received the honour of the Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.
He was so proud to belong to a group of men who played golf three times a week and also enjoyed the Lamplighters, an investment club.
Don and LaVerne moved back to B.C. in 1997 to be closer to family.
There will be a private Remembrance Gathering in Victoria.
The family especially wants to thank the staff and management of Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion for their wonderful care.
Donations, in memory, can be made to either Victoria Association for Community Living (3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, V8P 2M7) or Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion (3034 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, V8T 3J3).
GILBERT M. RALPH
July 16, 1944 to March 13, 2007
GILBERT M. RALPH passed away suddenly at home in Nanaimo.
Survived by sister, Doreen; brothers, Phil, Dennis, Stan, & Lloyd; daughter, Shiela; wife, Jenny; step-children Lesley, Nina, & Julie; 10 grandchildren.
Predeceased by his father Lloyd, Sr., mother, Nell & grandparents.
Celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs., March 22, 2007 at 4383 W. Saanich Rd.
Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
JOHN FARMERE (Red Dog)
1946 to 2007
Red, beloved spouse, father, grandfather passed peacefully February 12th, 2007, at the young age of 60.
Red is survived by his loving family, daughter, Tara, grandchildren, Karli, Nicholas, and loving spouse, Karen and her children, Len, Jennifer, and their families.
Red Dog will be greatly missed by his large extended family and many friends.
"RIDE WITH THE WIND"
A celebration of Red's life will be held at Luxton Hall, Langford, Sunday, February 25th at 2pm.
JEWELL, Juanita Philpott
Juanita Philpott Jewell passed suddenly on February 1st, 2007, at the age of 81.
She will be greatly missed by her family, and many friends.
JARROLD, Thomas Ralph
of Vancouver, Formerly of Edmonton, AB
Tom Left his body, on January 29, 2018, after a bout of cancer.
His service will be at the Church of Scientology, 401 West Hastings, Vancouver, B.C., on February 11, 2018, at noon.
DUNSMORE, EVELYN
of MAPLE RIDGE, Formerly of ABBOTSFORD
Evelyn Gertrude Dunsmore, (Knull, Ford), 91 passed away in Abbotsford, on May 4th, 2015.
Born August 4th, 1923 in Leduc, Alberta, and had lived her final years in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Evelyn enjoyed a full life and especially enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, shopping, dining out, travel and always took time to sit in her favorite chair with her cat "Candy", by her side.
She also enjoyed many social activities in her later years, provided by her independent care facility in Maple Ridge where she had resided.
She is survived by her immediate family, daughter, Virginia Mackintosh, (husband William), grandchildren, Erin and Geordie, great-grandchild, Taylor.
Also, her other daughter, Gwen Ford (husband Art), and grandchild, Alanna Moe.
She is survived by many loving, extended family members in the Prairies.
An informal memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 1:00 pm – at the First Memorial Funeral Services home located at: 27555 31st Avenue, Aldergrove, B.C.
Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Please come to the service with your stories and memories to share about Evelyn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn’s memory, to the BCSPCA, or to the B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support, located in Vancouver.
MARVIN, Ruth Elizabeth
of New Westminster, B.C., formerly of Grand Bend, ON, age 101
Peacefully, with family at her side, at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, B.C., on Friday, August 1, 2014, Ruth Elizabeth (Haskell) Marvin, of New Westminster, B.C., formerly of Grand Bend, Ontario, age 101 years.
Beloved wife of the late Robert Carl Marvin (1994) for 65 years.
Loved mother and mother-in-law of James "Jim" Marvin (partner, Christine Boothby) of Gravenhurst, ON; Joan Rider (partner, Allan Hamilton) of Mission, B.C.; and Judy Woodson of Seattle, WA.
Cherished grandma of Cynthia Schaffer of Beaverton, Jill Blanchet (Jeannot) of Quebec City, Nicole Rider of Mission, B.C., Dean D. of Ontario, Rick Valenti (Donna Johnson) of Seattle, WA, Anna Mosca (Michael) of Montreal, Anthony Valenti of Toronto, Michael Valenti (partner, Kelly Maggio) of Seattle, WA, Summer Woodson (partner, Meghan Dorris) of Gardnerville, NV; great-grandma of Samantha, Nicklus Blanchet, Devon Rider, Ashley, Alyssa, Nikki Valenti, Toni Lysandra, Vance Valenti; dear sister-in-law of Caroline Tinstman of Winfield, IL.
Predeceased by her parents, Denny and Bessie (Cannell) Haskell and grandson, Troy Rider.
Cremation has taken place.
Interment of ashes to take place at Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Ontario, at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Ontario.
If desired, memorial donations to Canadian National Institute of the Blind or charity of choice, would be appreciated by the family.
YEARSLEY, Ellen Willard
(1913-2007)
Died peacefully Sunday, January 28 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria.
She is survived by her daughters, Meredith and Karen and her sister, Lois.
In accordance with her wishes, her ashes will be scattered over a meadow of wildflowers.
