HADADA, Elsie Evelyn Sunday, 18 Nov 2007
Courtenay, BC
Nov. 18, 2007 - Sept. 25, 1919
Elsie passed away peacefully on November 18, 2007. She was born in Saskatoon, Sask. September 25, 1919. Most of her life was spent in the Comox Valley. She is survived by her husband Joseph, children Laraine (Dave) Landers, Pamela (Glen) Livingston, Wayne Lutz, Steve (Deanna) Hadada, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
No Service by her request.
Chayko, Olive Sunday, 18 Nov 2007
Courtenay, BC
April 6, 1925 ~ November 18, 2007
Olive Chayko passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2007 in Cumberland, B.C. She was pre-deceased by her parents Tom and Margaret Ashton, her brother Robert Ashton, grandson Ricky Poje in 2003 and her husband Eric Chayko in 1994. Left to mourn are her daughter Margaret-Ann (Glenn) Poje, grandsons Joe (Mayumi) Poje and David (Angie) Poje – great-grandchildren Diamond and Cole Poje, her son Bob (Sandy) Murray, grandson Dwayne (Kerry) Murray – great-grandson Brendon Murray as well as her sister Ann Grant Fiet, sister-in-law Jean Ashton plus several nieces and nephews. Olive spent her last 7 years in the care of Dr.’s and the very wonderful, capable staff at Cumberland Lodge. A Service honouring Olive’s life will be held on Monday, November 26 at 11:00 A.M. at COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 1101 RYAN ROAD, COURTENAY. Please join the family for a get together following the Service at Elks #60.
Schwartz, Donnalee Margaret Saturday, 17 Nov 2007
Courtenay, BC
SCHWARTZ, Donnalee Margaret, a resident of the Extended Care Unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17th, 2007, at age 65. Donnalee was pre-deceased by her husband Chuck and will be dearly missed by her surviving family: daughter Carilyn Schwartz (Brent Caron) of Regina; brother Ron Grant of Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan and stepmother Elizabeth Grant of Stuart, Florida. She had been a resident of the Valley for the past 9 years and will be remembered as a person who loved ballroom dancing and spending time with her friends. Her funeral service will take place in Regina. COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 1101 RYAN ROAD, entrusted with local arrangements. For those who wish, donations in Donnalee’s memory to the B.C. Parkinson's Disease Association, 600-890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1K4 would be appreciated.
Huis, Henderik "Hank" Saturday, 17 Nov 2007
Courtenay, BC
March 16, 1921 - November 17, 2007
A Memorial Service for Hank Huis will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 1:00 pm, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Comox. Tea to follow.
Nixon, Lorna Edith Sunday, 16 Mar 2008
Courtenay, BC
July 4, 1926 – March 16, 2008
Lorna Nixon passed away peacefully in Comox, B.C. on March 16, 2008. She was pre-deceased by her husband Jim and her brother Harold Donaldson. Lorna is survived and will be sadly missed by her daughter Lisa Nixon (Mike Williams) of Comox, her grandson Luke Williams and her sister Elva McEwen of London, Ontario. She was a fantastic grandmother to her grandson Luke. Special thanks to the staff at Eagleview ECU at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their excellent care and kindness. Donations made in Lorna’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Comox Valley, P.O. Box 1225, Comox, B.C. V9M 7Z8 would be appreciated.
Friis, Earl "Red" Sunday, 16 Mar 2008
Courtenay, BC
December 16, 1932 - March 16, 2008
Earl passed away peacefully on March 16th, with his family at his side. He leaves his loving wife Annette, daughter Susan Chisholm, son Steve (Liz), grandchildren Bryan, Lindsay (Stephane), Kyle, Dain and Levi, and great-grandchildren: Aubree and Ronan. He is pre-deceased by his parents Sophus, Marjorie, stepfather Pete and sister Agnes.
Earl was born on December 16, 1932 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Following his father's early death, his mother moved the family to Powell River where she remarried. Earl greatly admired his stepfather, and had many happy memories of his youth in Powell River.
Earl enlisted in the Air Force in 1952. He made friends wherever he was posted - in Goose Bay, Sea Island, 3 Wing in Germany, Edmonton, Trenton, Ottawa, Greenwood and finally to Comox. Earl was an Airframe Technician and Instructor. He was very proud of the service he provided as a peace keeper in Egypt, Africa and Italy.
When he and Annette retired they bought a motorhome. They spnt many happy summers camping and traveling. They have fond memories of all the friends they made at Airforce Beach.
Earl will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humour. His grandchildren always brought a twinkle to his eye. He loved the time they spent together over a barbecue, at the campfire or playing computer games.
Thank you to all the staff at Glacier View Lodge for his excellent care. Donations in memory of Earl can be made to Glacier View Lodge, 2450 Back Road, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 9G8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation PO Box 122, Comox B.C. V9N 7Z8.
Poppy service in Earl's memory to be held on Tuesday March 25th at 2pm with Pastor Debbie Allen officiating, at the Courtenay Legion.
Calvert, Judy Sunday, 16 Mar 2008
Courtenay, BC
Judy Lynne went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2008.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Blaine and one son, Jeremy; one sister, Jean Whiteside of Comox and numerous nieces and nephews.
Judy was pre-deceased by her mother and father, Phyllis and William Talbot and a sister, Lois Talbot of Winnipeg.
Judy lived a rich and varied life. She loved her dogs and was a dog obedience trainer for the North Island College for several years. She also worked at the Courtenay Sports Center in the skate shop. In her early years, she was involved in theater and being a dental assistant. In the last three years she became an internet pastor for Mercy Heart Ministries out of Nashville, Tennessee. Her humor and love for people will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 2:00pm at Piercy’s Mt. Washington Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Falk officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Lung Association or to an organization of your choice would be appreciated.
Sinclair, Thomas Friday, 14 Mar 2008
Courtenay, BC
1939 - 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tom on March 14, 2008.
Tom is pre-deceased by his father John (Papa) Sinclair. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Ina (Nana) Sinclair, daughters Rosanne and Lala (grandson Lester), former wives Pam and Marjorie, brothers and sister Bernard (Rone), Rosalie (Tom) and Charles (Linda), several nieces, nephews and their families.
Tom was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on September 18, 1939. Shortly after, his family moved to Bevan where Tom spent the next fifteen years. His family then moved to (what Tom referred to as) "the big city of Cumberland" where he graduated high school in 1957.
As a young adult, Tom worked in the Campbell River Mill for nearly 10 years until he felt he needed a new challenge. He attended the University of Victoria, became a teacher and subsequently taught in Victoria, the Philippines, Quesnel and Vancouver. In later years, Tom was sought out for his technical writing and researching abilities working on the 1997 Royal Commission on Workers' Compensation in B.C. and the 1998 Barrett Commission.
Tom is a true free spirit - he loved nothing more than to laugh, tell jokes, talk to anyone who would listen (including the unsuspecting door to door solicitors who inevitably got more then they bargained for!) and most of all, brag about his two daughters. His adventurous spirit led him to many countries. No bus tours for Tom - it simply wasn't his style. A motorcycle, a map and an open-mind was all he required. Nearing 70, Tom was still planning his next motorcycle adventure. Tom spent his final year in Gold River surrounded by family and friends who loved him and a community that embraced him as one of their own.
A grave side service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Cumberland Cemetery, followed by a tea at the Cumberland Cultural Centre (OAP Hall) from 1pm to 3pm.
I love you Dad. Written by Roseanne.
Poisson, Helen (NEE FERGUSON) Friday, 14 Mar 2008
Courtenay, BC
February 14, 1911 – March 14, 2008
Helen died peacefully at home. She is loved and missed by daughters Renee and Therese, grandchildren Damien and Sarah, brother Douglas, extended family and friends. She is pre-deceased by Rodney, her beloved husband of 64 years.
Helen was born in North Bay, Ontario to the Rev TJS and Amy Ferguson. From her beginning she had a radiant energy, an enthusiasm, curiosity and zest for life. Growing up in North Bay, Lanark and Kingston Ontario, she played both the piano and the violin, often performing with her family. In 1925 the family moved to Vernon, B.C., where Helen completed high school. She earned her university fees picking apples in Okanagan orchards and teaching swimming and diving in Nelson, B.C. After completing her BA at UB.C., Helen won a summer scholarship to England to study a new Swedish approach to natural movement, a method she was to use successfully during her years instructing physical education in the B.C. school system. Returning to B.C., Helen spent another year at U.B.C. to get her teacher's certificate and taught high school physical education and art while completing her M.A. in history. In 1942 she married Rodney Poisson who became a professor of English Literature at Victoria College (now the University of Victoria). As the wife of a professor and the mother of two children Helen's fascination with the scholarly approach led her to become an invaluable researcher and capable editor of Rodney's academic writing. During the mid '60's, Helen was Dean of Women at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, where Rodney was teaching English Literature. Rodney and Helen's final academic years were in London, Ontario, where Rodney was Huron College's Dean of Arts . They retired to Comox, B.C. in 1979 to enjoy their grandchildren, their friends and sail their dinghy. Helen was an active member of Courtenay Youth Music Centre and the University Women's Club. She was a patron of the Amy Ferguson Institute, a non-profit organization offering educational support to promising young singers from the Kootenay Valley. At the age of 90, combining her talents as a letter writer and archivist, Helen wrote and published "Sing as You Go, " a history of her mother Amy's work as founder/director of the groundbreaking Nelson Boys' Choir. Helen spent her last two years playing piano, engaging in stimulating conversations, picking blackberries in her garden, archiving her papers and writing letters to her friends all over the world. As Helen's daughters we would like to thank the homecare nurses, doctors, home support workers, hospice volunteers and friends for helping us take such good care of our mother.
Helen asked that we celebrate her life with a Tea Dance, which will be held at D'Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox, on April 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. She is hoping that we will all dance! In lieu of flowers we would appreciate donations be made to The Amy Ferguson Institute, 3949 Malina Road, Nelson, B.C. V1L 6X6.
