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Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Friday, 20 December 2024, at 4:12 a.m.
BERSEY, DIANE RUTH
Nov. 16, 1940 - Nov. 29, 2008
A resident of New Horizons Care Facility, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008.
Predeceased by Dave Woods, "the love of her life", and her nephew, John, she is survived and will be dearly missed by her son, Jim (Helen) Bersey of Enderby; daughter, Lisa Michelle Sillanpaa, "the epitome of strength" of Campbell River; granddaughter, Amanda Sillanpaa of North Vancouver; brother, Mike (Carol) Watters of Surrey; sister, Elenore Ainsworth of Penticton; as well as nieces and nephew, Janice, Alexandra and John Rogers.
She will be lovingly missed, as well, by best friends, Del and Wally Owens, who have been there for her night and day, and her many additional friends and extended family, and her special "4 legged family members", Buttercup and Hollywood.
She enjoyed spending time with healing rooms and her church, bringing joy to all who knew her.
She touched everyone's life in some way.
A very happy-go-lucky person, very caring and always ready to give of herself. She's one of the angels now.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will take place from the Church of the Way, Campbell River, on Thursday, December 4th, at 1:00pm.
For those wishing, flowers gratefully declined, in consideration of donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1400-522 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2R5.
RANSOM, James Bruce
1921 - November 26, 2008
After 87 years of a full life and a short illness, Jim Bruce passed away at Campbell River Hospital.
A more gentle, peaceful and patient man would be difficult to find.
Jim grew up in rural Alberta, and served his country with The Edmonton Regiment in W.W. II.
He met Leona in Calgary, and they were married in 1943.
After the war, they moved to Vancouver Island, where Jim worked in the forest industry.
In 1952, the family moved to Powell River, and Jim spent 30 years working at the pulp mill.
After retirement, he and Leona moved to Campbell River, to be closer to family.
Jim loved all his family (he never forgot a birthday or anniversary), loved travelling with Leona, anything Scottish, camping at Kitty Coleman Beach and cheering on the Canucks and the Blue Jays.
Jim is survived by Leona, his wife of 65 years; son, Doug and wife, Carole; daughter, Pat of Sooke; grandson, Jason and wife, Krista; great-granddaughter, Baby Ayla, all of Campbell River.
Also left are four sisters and many nieces and nephews and many friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 28th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Campbell River United Church.
No flowers by request but donations can be made to B.C. Children's Hospital.
May you go in peace, dad.
Island Funeral Services Elk Falls Cremation and Reception Centre
103 - 909 Island Hwy., Campbell River - 287-3366
SHILLITO, Charles Edward (Ed)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Passed away at the Campbell River Hospital at age 77.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon and his daughter, Tracey.
Survived by son, Doug (Jennifer) of Campbell River; grandchildren, Dale, and Mellisa; and his brother, Bob of Gold River.
Ed enjoyed many days of hunting, fishing and camping.
He will be sadly missed.
Neill, Edith Mary (nee Williams)
August 20, 1919 - November 24, 2008
With heavy hearts we say good-bye to "Edie" as she was fondly called. Born in Victoria, B.C., she lived her later years in Central Care Home.
She passed peacefully in her 89th year, with her granddaughter present.
When her parents pioneered from Wales, they landed in Cape Scott, and eventually migrated south to Victoria to reside.
One of four daughters, Edith was raised in Victoria, met and married Victor Raymond Neill.
Life together was full of love and laughter.
Moving up and down the island, residing in Campbell River, and Victoria, with a few stints on the mainland of B.C.
Adventures were from running a dry cleaners in Nelson, farm in Vernon, golf course in Black Creek, Fisherman's Lodge in Oyster River, apartment in Victoria and Campbell River.
They raised two children, Linda and William (Bill).
Their children married and gave them four grandchildren, whom they doted on.
Sleep-overs, camping, fishing, card playing and beachcombing were popular.
Their lives were always adventurous and fun.
In later years, they moved up to Campbell River, and when Victor passed on, she moved back to Victoria to be closer to her family.
Predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth (Rosser) and John C. Williams, sister, Marion and husband, Louis Prior, sister, Phyllis and husband, William Hill, brother-in-law, Ed Easton, and son-in-law, Richard Haas.
'Edie' was especially devastated with the loss of her son, William ('Bill'); husband, Victor Raymond Neill; grandson, Michael Neill and great-grandson, James Morin.
Survived by her sister, Lillian (Easton); daughter, Linda (Haas) (Dave Simmons); daughter-in-law, Dale (Neill); granddaughter, Lou-Anne (Morin); and husband, Chris; grandson, Wayne (Haas) and wife, Annette; grandson, Scott Neill; great-granddaughter, Deanne (Morin) (Dylan Tufford), and the many, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Loved ones remember her as a loving, feisty, flirty, sassy, tiny spitfire and often stubborn, hoot of gal who was always the life of the party.
Never to be caught going anywhere without her make-up and hairbrush, and always coordinating her outfits to match her purse and shoes. Church.
A memorial service will be held at the First Memorial Funeral Chapel in Victoria, on Saturday, November 29th, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
A Family interment will be held in Campbell River, on Sunday, November 30th.
WILLIAMS, Leo Clair
Sunday, 23 Nov 2008
Aged 78, of Campbell River, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 23, 2008.
He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Joanne; son, Dean; daughter, Susan (Art); grandchildren, Mary Jo, David, Nicole and Tony; great-grandchildren, Star, Mika Ryley, Kobe, Jean, Stella, Ash, Tay, Mercedes and Anthony, as well as twin sisters, Lillian and Alice.
Flowers gratefully declined in consideration of donations in Leo's memory to a charity of choice.
Private family arrangement.
JACKSON, June Bernice
May 20, 1930 - June 22, 2009
June passed away after a long battle with emphysema, in the Laurel Place hospice.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Hubert, her sons, Bryan (Glenda), Raymond (Rinise); grandchildren, Mike, Cory, Jillian, Shannon, Jennifer, Michelle; & 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Jocye & Debbie; predeceased by her father, Ed Bray; mother, Thelma Bray; & her brother, Donnie Bray.
She will be dearly missed by all.
A memorial service will be held in her honor Sat., June 27, 2009, at 2:00 PM, at Fraser Heights Chapel, 14835 Fraser Hwy., Surrey, B.C.
Born Sept 1, 1919, Port Kells, B.C.; Jessie passed away peacefully on June 21, 2009.
She joins her life-long love, husband, Al and her cherished daughter, Net (Annette).
She will be greatly missed by her daughters; Helen (Keith) and Penny (Lonny); grandchildren, Derek, Rachel, Brandon, Aimee, Steven, Alex, Dustin, Jesse, Hailey & Katie; great-grandsons, Brayden, Liam & Gavin; as well as extended family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on July 2nd, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel Of Fraser Heights First Memorial, 14835 Fraser Hwy., Surrey B.C.
Lorne Edward Wilkinson
June 14, 1949 - June 13, 2009
It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of my loving husband & father.
He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Wendy; mother, Inez; children, Jennifer (Matt), Justin & Jessica; grandchildren, Kayla & Alex; sister, Arlene (Michael); many nieces, nephews & many friends.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72nd Ave. Surrey.;
