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HEMBROUGH (nee Varga, Koy), Rose Irene "Little Rose"
August 22, 1923 - February 15, 2009
Born in Lestock, Saskatchewan, on August 22, 1923, passed away peacefully February 15, 2009.
Rose loved music.
She played her guitar and sang most of her life.
She was little is stature but big in heart and made many donations to a number of charitable organizations.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. from Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam.
,Tea to follow at the R.C. Legion Br. 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., Pt. Coquitlam.
NICOLSON, Annie Thelma (Oriol)
August 4, 1911 - February 7, 2009
Oriol died peacefully at Haven Hill Retirement Centre on February 7, 2009 in her 98th year.
She was born on the family farm north of Rosetown, Saskatchewan, on August 4, 1911 to pioneer parents, Charles and Ermina Brown who had moved from Ontario, to the new Province of Saskatchewan, in 1910.
Oriol was predeceased by six brothers and one sister; Ken (Ruth); Wes (Murial); Jim; Chester; Elmer (Doris); Cliff, and Janet (Tom) Kelly.
Her co-companion and great friend, Jim Lamont, and one grandson, Vance Schellenberg, also predeceased her.
She is survived by youngest sister, Doreen (Bert) Henderson of Rosetown, Saskatchewan; sisters-in-law, Margarete, Jean and Shirley Brown.
She is also survived by her three children, Donna (Harold) Schellenberg, Penticton; Shirley Nicholls of Burnaby; John (Sandra) Nicolson of Summerland and their families.
Oriol had 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, as well as many, many nieces and nephews.
Oriol had her earlier schooling in a country school called Oliver, north of Rosetown.
She then went to boarding school at North Battleford to finish her education.
She married Gerald Nicolson in 1932 and with their family, lived first on a farm south of Rosetown, then Naicum, Quill Lake, and Prince Albert, all in Saskatchewan.
The family moved to New Westminster, B.C., in 1948.
Oriol relocated to Penticton, May 21, 2004, first residing in Cherry Park Retirement Centre, and then to Haven Hill.
"What a nice name!" she would say.
She was a participant in the move from the old building to the lovely new facility.
Oriol made her living by renting rooms in the large family home on Bent Court in New Westminster.
She was very thrifty and gave much of her time, but NOT her money to her family.
To quote from one of her last letters, "I do not believe that we should lavish money on our young ones - that gives them the idea that money grows on trees; and 'an easy voyage down stream does not make a good sailor'!"
Mother did a lot of traveling to Hawaii, Mexico, California, Ontario, and a cruise through the Panama Canal.
She also spent a month in Peru, and climbed along with her son, John, to the top of Machu Pechu.
As Mom was a good pianist, and there was always a piano in her home there was always music.
She loved music.
Mom was a subscriber to both Okanagan Symphony and Community Concerts and often went to the practices of Tune-Agers and enjoyed their concerts.
She appreciated all musical presentations at Haven Hill.
Mom was a great square dancer and always attended the Square Dance Jamboree in Penticton in the '60s, '70s, and '80s.
She also taught square dancing and in part, attributed her long life to keeping physically active.
She was a good curler and bowler and loved watching her grandsons play Slow Pitch.
She played baseball on a boy's team at Oliver School in her youth.
Mom, at 93, had the distinction of being the oldest competitor from Penticton, and was very proud of the medals she won at the B.C. Seniors' Games.
Mom had a quick wit and loved a good joke.
She will always be remembered for her wonderful stories and sharp humour and wise sayings.
Little Mom and Little Gramma will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
A sincere "thank you" to all personnel at Haven Hill Retirement Centre for the care she received.
In lieu of flowers, in memorium donations may be made to the Endowment Funds of Okanagan Symphony Society or Community Concert in care of: Community Foundation of the South Okanagan, Box 24081, Penticton, B.C. V2A 8L9 to help further the music she loved, or to the charity of your choice.
A family and friends Celebration of Life get-together will be announced at a later date.
Cremation arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services.
CALHOUN, John Arthur
October 18, 1941 - January 29, 2009
CALHOUN, John (Jack) Arthur passed away suddenly after a brief illness.
Born in St. Mary's Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., on October 18, 1941, to May and Andy Calhoun (pre-deceased).
Jack will be deeply missed by his wife, Vi Calhoun, sons, John (Carly), David, Terry (Janet) and his grandchildren; Aidan, Neave & Maeve Calhoun.
Jack was in the newspaper business since the age of 15, starting at the Columbian Newspaper in New Westminster, where his father and uncles worked.
Jack became an advertising salesman, continuing his career with the Vancouver Sun and Province until his retirement in 2006.
He was active in the community early in his life with the Optimist Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce and was the founder of the 12th New Westminster Cubs & Scouts.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Church Council, a Warden, Rector's Warden, and with the Council of the Diocese of New Westminster.
Jack collected funds for the Cancer Society and the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, to either of these organizations would be his wish.
Memorial service Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, B.C.
CONNOLLY, Dorothy (nee BOSE)
July 21, 1908 - January 7, 2009
Dorothy Connolly, born in Surrey Centre, July 21, 1908, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2009 in her 101st-year at her residence in Langley Lodge. Dorothy was the daughter of a Surrey pioneer, Henry Bose. She was predeceased by her husband James (Sandy) Connolly; 2 brothers, Norman and Harry; and 4 sisters (Anna, Phyllis, Beattie and Katherine). She is survived and much loved by her 2 sons Patrick (Shelley) of Chilliwack, and Dennis (Patricia) of Langley; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Her friends, family and care workers will all miss her smiling eyes, cheerful spirit and many stories of growing up in Cloverdale. Dorothy was a 75-year member of the Rebecca Lodge and a long-time member of the Langley United Church. A private family service was held on Monday, January 12th. The family wishes to thank the staff of Langley Lodge for the wonderful care they provided her in her final years.
DRURY, Grace Edith
March 11, 1921 - November 22, 2008
DRURY, Grace Edith was born in Newdale, Manitoba, on March 11, 1921. Attended school in Newdale.
Lived on a farm for a number of years. Moved to B.C. about 1948 with her parents.
Lived in Burnaby, a short time before moving to White Rock, about 1949.
Grace was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1943.
She met Peter Drury in 1950, were married in 1953, moved to the Whalley area in 1955.
Grace had a strong love for Jehovah God and had strong faith in the resurrection hope that Jesus promised in John 5:28:29.
Grace is survived by her loving husband, Peter of 55 years; nieces, Audrey Gerrard and Claire of Strathclair, Man.; nephew, Doug Davis & Ivy of Mayerthorpe, Alberta; also grand-nieces & nephews, sister-in-law, Arlene McArthur and husband, Jim; sister-in-law, Eileen Honey.
Grace was predeceased by her sister, Bernice, sister, Blanch, brother, Oliver.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial will be held for her on Nov. 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 14832-24th Ave.
PAUL, William (Bill) Montgomery
Friday, 21 Nov 2008
It is with sadness we announce that Bill Paul, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008, with his loving wife of 64 years, Lois, his children, grandchildren and extended family at his side.
Born and raised in Burnaby / New Westminster, Bill moved to his beloved White Rock, in 1984.
The greatest pleasures in Bill's life were cooking for his family and friends, gardening, crabbing and, of course, football.
Sadly missed by his daughters Vickey and Nancy (Mike), sons Casey and Larry (Stephanie), and loving grandfather of David (Rasha), Lindsay (Chris), Carol, Brian (Anna), Steve (Aimee), Steven, Richard (Lee), Rachel and Daniel, and 4 great-grandchildren.
He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Bob (Phyllis), Doug (Della), sister, Barbara, sister-in-laws, Ailene and Lois, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at the Unity in Action, 1630 Edinburgh Street, New Westminster.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
MacDONALD, Josephine
Monday, 24 Nov 2008
MacDONALD, Mrs. Josephine, late of Abbotsford, passed away November 24, 2008, at the age of 90, at Menno Hospital.
She is survived by her loving children, Maria, Francis, and Ernest, two grandchildren, Edward and Joseph, niece, Anne (Gerry) White, and nephew, Denis (Maria) McGuire.
Josephine was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, sister, Margaret McGuire, and her brothers, William John and Jerard Corrigan.
Josephine was a member of the Blue Army, the Legion of Mary, and the church choir.
She enjoyed being a volunteer at MSA Hospital.
Throughout her life, Josephine focused on giving loving care to her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Church, 33333 Mayfair, Abbotsford with interment to follow at Hazelwood Cemetery. y
Prayers were held on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ann's.
Henderson's Funeral Home
