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Giroday; Holmwood; Kiss; Lowther; Mills; Peebles

Paul Emmanuel Giroday 1964-2017 On April 16, we lost our beloved Paul. He passed away at Powell River General Hospital surrounded by family. Paul was born in Dawson Creek on July 2, 1964, but was a Powell River resident from July 1968 ever after.

Paul Emmanuel Giroday
1964-2017

On April 16, we lost our beloved Paul. He passed away at Powell River General Hospital surrounded by family.

Paul was born in Dawson Creek on July 2, 1964, but was a Powell River resident from July 1968 ever after. He was predeceased by his dad Michael (2002) and is survived by his mother Shirley, siblings Lesley (Greg), Ian (Sheryl), Neil, Patrick (Rita) and Robert, and his nephews and niece David, Blair, Daniel, Matt, Nolan and Cara. Paul loved his nephews and niece dearly and they always looked forward to receiving his unique Christmas and birthday gifts.

Until the last few years, Paul was a great walker and was seen and well-known around town. He also loved his drives around Powell River with his dad, and in more recent years with his mom and/or siblings. With his passing, the Eagles have lost their greatest fan, and shares in Coca-Cola will dip quite a bit. Paul looked forward to his daily Coke and newspaper. He also liked the occasional Labatt’s Blue.

Paul loved rock and roll music and had a vast record collection. He also loved America and often expressed his wish to live in California. He had some great trips to New York City, California and to Aunt Dolly and Uncle Bill’s acreage outside Toronto where he spent many hours “teaching the shickens to crow.”

Paul suffered many illnesses and setbacks throughout his life. He endured them with a stoic courage. He spent most of his adult life in community care with Inclusion Powell River (formerly PRACL). Paul’s family is forever grateful for the love and care he received from his caregivers, past and present. A big thank-you as well to doctors Dohm, Burns and Murphy for their care of Paul over the years, and to staff at Powell River, Lions Gate, Vancouver General and St. Paul’s hospitals, where he spent far too much time.

To those of you who gave Paul a kind word or gesture over the years, we thank you.

A gathering in remembrance of Paul will take place between 1:30-4:30 pm on Friday, May 5, at Jean Pike Centre, 7055 Alberni St, Powell River. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Inclusion Powell River.

Peace, Paul. Take It Easy.

 

James “Douglas” Holmwood

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of James “Doug” Holmwood. He was born in Powell River on March 6, 1931, to Allan and Marjorie. His father was the first principal of Cranberry Lake School.

Doug leaves behind his wife Bunny, sons Scott and Allan, daughter Lee-Ann, and two grandchildren: Christopher and Sarah.

Doug spent his working life in the woods on the west coast. There will be no service by request. A family activity will follow.

 

Andre Kiss
1931-2017

Gone fishing and won’t be back.

Goodbye to all my friends and nephews in Hungary.

Thanks to doctor Lynskey and all the staff of Powell River General Hospital. They helped me row the boat on my way.

No service by request.

Floyd Forsyth trustee

 

Margaret Anastacia Lowther (née McVicker)

Margaret passed away peacefully at home in Powell River early on April 12, 2017, after a long illness.  She was 71 years old and is survived by her husband Brent, her daughter Denise McCullough (Kevin), her son Daniel Snell, and her sisters and brothers June Doolittle, Barbara Mullis, Richard McVicker, Mary McVicker and George McVicker.  She was predeceased by her sister Nancy Pitt and brother Terry McVicker. 

There was a light in her eyes that told the story of a life lived with loyalty, strength, humour and grace. She was beautiful inside and out.

A celebration of Margaret Anne’s life will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 22, at Powell River Town Centre Hotel.  Donate to your favorite charity, in lieu of flowers, please.

 

Margaret Mills

Margaret passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the age of 82 years. She was born on May 24, 1934, in Sudbury, Ontario.

In 1974, Margaret moved to Powell River, where she raised her five children and was known and loved by the community. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Linda Young and son-in-law Rockie of Powell River, grandchildren Kiley and Zachary; her daughter Karen Adler and son-in-law Marc of Toronto, grandsons Cole and Taylor; her daughter Natalie Cade and fiancé Thomas Leimer of Vancouver, grandchildren Dakotah (Kendall Richardson) and Dustin (Emily Johnston); and her son Wade Mills and daughter-in-law Kathy of Calgary and granddaughter Presley. She was predeceased by her devoted son Douglas Mills in 2010.

Margaret is also survived by her siblings Dorinda Manning, Mildred Payette, Jackie Halonen and Nelda Wachnuk and was predeceased by her siblings Bernice Ball, Maurice John Eno and Jean Eno.

Marg was a warm and nurturing person who was dearly loved by everyone who had the good fortune to know her. She was known for her happiness, sweet personality and smile. She will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to say a heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Douglas Toole, Dr. Peter Uhlmann, Bonnie Johanson and all of the wonderful caregivers at Willingdon Creek Village and Kiwanis Garden Manor.

Please join us for a celebration of life for Marg from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Saturday, April 22. The event will be held at Shinglemill Pub and Bistro, overlooking beautiful Powell Lake.

 

John Kenneth Peebles

Let’s raise a glass of rum and Pepsi to a cool cat called Jack who touched the hearts of so many with his wit and wisdom. He was born in Vancouver on January 25, 1926, and left us April 5, 2017. He will be deeply missed, not only for how he lived to laugh, but for the way he loved. He will joke on in the memories of his wife, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many friends.

A special thanks to Dr. Rossouw and the wonderful staff at Willingdon Creek Village.

We hope you have found greener fairways; keep riding that lightning until we meet again.