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LAMBERT, Carol Ann
December 12, 1952 - December 29, 2008
LAMBERT - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carol is predeceased by her grandparents, Gordon and Vivian Smith of Kirkland Lake, Ontario; and her oldest brother, David LeClair of Hinton, Alberta; and she is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Gary; daughters, Leanne (Bob), Trish (Tim); and grandchildren, Courtney, Dillon, Cody, Chase, Morgan and Ann.
She also leaves behind her mother, Joan; father, Ed (Ginette); brother, Danny; sister, Sandy (Pat); numerous extended family, friends and her faithful companion, Rotti.
Carol was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
In 1969, she moved to Ashcroft, where she met and married Gary and started their family.
She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her strength and love of life.
She enjoyed playing bingo, camping ATVing and spending time with family and friends.
Should friends so desire, donations in Memory of Carol may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society, Box 862, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 or the Scleroderma Society, Box 218, Delta Main, Delta, B.C. V4K 3N7.
We Will All Miss You, Carol
Thompson Valley Funeral Home, Ashcroft, entrusted with arrangements.
FREESTONE, Ruby
1914 - 2008
Ruby was born 3 September, 1914 in Fulham, London, England.
She was the eldest of three sisters.
When leaving school at 14, she went to work at McFarlane's Biscuit Factory.
She married Fred in 1938 and had one daughter, Valerie, 3 years later.
A very doting mother, while in the underground sheltering from bombs in the war, she wouldn't leave at the all clear because her baby was still sleeping.
A few year later, she bought a fish and chip shop, running it very successfully for some time, eventually selling it as Fred was tired of babysitting each night.
Ruby always had a part-time job after that.
When her middle sister died, her brother-in-law and two nephews joined us for dinner every night for years.
When Valerie and her girls immigrated to Canada in 1981, Ruby and Fred followed the following year.
She could not bear to be apart from her daughter and granddaughters.
After Fred died in 1992, just short of their 55th wedding anniversary, a heartbroken Ruby eventually found solace and new love with Lyle Labrum.
They enjoyed traveling, the Seniors Centre and square dancing.
Ruby will be remembered, her dog-in-tow, by her smile and friendly manner to everyone.
Ruby leaves behind her daughter, Valerie, grandchildren, Pamela and Sally, great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Glenn, Marshall and Harrison, as well her youngest sister, Ivy, brother- and sister-in-law, Len and Lillian Freestone, nieces and nephews in England.
Sister-in-law, Vera; niece and nephew in America and Diana, who came to live with at us, age 12, also in America.
Conrad, Kevin
September 26, 1952 - Nov. 13, 2008
CONRAD - Kevin Conrad a late resident of Clinton, B.C., passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 13th 2008, after a brave fight with cancer.
Kevin was born on September 26th, 1952 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
He will be missed by his wife, Lorna; daughter, Melanie (Owen); stepsons, Jimmy (Chery), Jeremy and David; granddaughters, Lily, Delilah and Dria.
There will be no service, at Kevin's request.
Thompson Valley Funeral Home, Ashcroft, entrusted with arrangements.
LEBEDOFF, Mabel
Nov 12, 1928 - Nov 9, 2008
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mabel.
She is survived by her loving sons, Nick (Arlene), Tom, Carl, Jai and daughter, Linda.
She will also be missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mabel was born in Nelson, B.C. and moved to Ashcroft, in 1957.
She cooked in the Lady Minto Hospital for many years, then cooked for the Oasis Hotel & Sandman Inn.
She retired in 1989.
Mabel also enjoyed her Wednesday night bingo (never missed) and also working in her garden.
will be no service as requested by Mabel.
STEPHENSON, Clarence Robert
September 29, 1924 - November 7, 2008
Clare passed away peacefully in the Ashcroft Health Site Palliative Care Unit, Friday, November 7th.
He was born in the original Lady Minto Hospital in Ashcroft.
Clare was predeceased by his father, (Clarence); mother, (Julia); baby brother, (George) and his first wife, (Margaret).
He leaves his memory to his loving wife, Marina; his children, Shelly, Clarence (Anita), Scott (Lisa); his sister, Anita Webster; grandchildren, Shyla, Jake, Travis, and Dana; plus many other niece's, nephews and cousins.
Also his extended family members, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Clare served in World War ll as a young man, and then had a career with Greyhound Lines of Canada for almost 40 years.
He knew all the highways, bi-ways and waterways throughout B.C., where he hunted and fished.
Fishing was by far his greatest passion.
"Watching him Fly Fish was nothing less than Poetry in Motion"
Our family would like to thank the Ashcroft Health Site Nurses, Staff and Dr. McConville for their kind and loving care of our husband, dad, granddad & great-granddad.
Also, our gratitude to his many friends that came to visit and the Veterans Association of Canada.
A special thanks to Clare's "Buddy" Murray Glover for always being there for him.
At Clare's request, no service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Ashcroft Health Site or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Jack R Trowbridge
July 31, 1932 - June 10, 2009
Jack R Trowbridge, born in St. Albans, West Virginia, passed away June 10, at the Cowichan District Hospital.
Jack is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Trowbridge, his three daughters; Tina Fain, Angela Trowbridge, and Marilyn Trowbridge and his three grandchildren; Isabel, Mateo, and Joshua.
He is also survived by his siblings; Betty Austin (St. Albans, WV), James Trowbridge (Alfred, MA), Jenny Winkler (Hopewell, VA), Michael Trowbridge (Martin's Ferry, OH), and Robin Murphy (Sandstone, WV).
Jack was a good man.
He will be fondly remembered for his love of his family and many friends, his bluegrass music, and his American homeland.
After proudly serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, he continued to serve his community in Lexington, KY, as an ambulance attendant, as a firefighter, and as a law enforcement officer.
After moving to Canada in 1963, Jack had a varied career as a salesman with Colgate-Palmolive, 17 years as a realtor in B.C., and as a Canadian Commissionaire.
Jack was a member of the New Life Baptist Church, the Duncan Legion, and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
A memorial celebration will be held the first week in August.
Donations, in memory of Jack, can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Gary Norman Joseph
Sept. 3, 1958 - May 27, 2009
We announce, with great sadness, the passing of Gary Norman Joseph of Hagwilget.
Gary died suddenly, at home of heart attack, on Wednesday, May 27.
Left to mourn and honour his memory are his mother, Louise; his brothers and sisters: Larry (Lynn), Rhea, Bertha, Gene, Linda (Norman), Walter, Jr., Eilleen, Patrick (Jeannie), Richard (Sheila), and Cynthia (John); and his thirteen nieces and nephews.
Gary is predeceased by his father, Walter F. Joseph, Sr. (2008); and sister, Shirley Joseph (1997).
Gary's Funeral Service was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Hazelton, on June 1, followed by a cremation.
Gary's ashes were interred at the Hagwilget Cemetery on June 2.
