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Grants; Grundle; McCarter; O’Neil; Watson; Westland

Arvid Grants Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1921, Arvid was a WWII refugee to Canada on Marine Shark . His oil paintings surround you at the Laughing Oyster restaurant.

Arvid Grants

Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1921, Arvid was a WWII refugee to Canada on Marine Shark. His oil paintings surround you at the Laughing Oyster restaurant.

Artist, sculptor, Vancouver Symphony flutist, philosophy professor at Simon Fraser University (PhD Philosophy, Cambridge), Art History and Painting lecturer at Vancouver Island University (MA Art History, University of BC, and Visual Arts, École des Beaux-Arts, Montreal), flute and music theory teacher, choir conductor and singer, writer, husband, father, granddad, uncle, mentor, and friend et al; a man for all seasons, who lived many lifetimes in one. He passed as he lived...peacefully (at home, December 13), writing a book, Abstraction in Art and Music.

His wife Jan (née Bowes) and daughter Jennifer embrace Arvid’s spirit; as do daughters Ilga (Australia) and Ieva (Chilliwack), son Arvid (Nelson) and extended family.

A private home gathering will take place to celebrate Arvid’s life.

 

Louise Antonia Maria Grundle (née Culos)
October 1, 1921-December 20, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

Prayers will be held Tuesday, December 27 at 7 pm at Church of the Assumption, with a funeral Mass to be held Wednesday, December 28, at 1 pm.

 

Gary Wayne McCarter
October 6, 1945 – December 16, 2016

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved dad. Left to mourn his passing are his daughters Karen (Rocky) Gorham of Monroe, Washington, and Valerie (Vincent) McCarter of Edmonton, Alberta, and grandson Taggart (son of Karen). He also leaves to mourn his dearly loved partner Lynn, loving sister Delores, many loved nieces, nephews and special friends. Our dad was predeceased by his parents Robert and Agnes McCarter and sisters Marilyn and Audrey.

To honour our dad’s wishes, no service will be held.

Please make donations to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers, if so desired.

 

Mary O’Neil

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Mary O’Neil, on December 12. After a short illness, Mary passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick and survived by her children Christine (Richard), Theresa, Stephen (Michelle) and Ben (Sharon) and her grandchildren Neil and Lisa Davis (Mark), Cheyenne, Josh, Matilda and Drew (Nicole). She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humour. The family would like to thank Powell River General Hospital, Home Support and Dr. Schweitzer for their amazing support and care.

 

Travis Lee Watson
March 30, 1981 - December 4, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Travis. He was predeceased by his mother Catherine Watson and grandfather Bill Watson.

Travis is survived by his children Ashton and Kathryn Watson, grandmother Mary Watson, father Lloyd Chesney, brothers Ryan (Kerry) Chesney and Thomas (Veronica) Chesney, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Travis was a loving father, whose children filled his life with love and pride. He was a kind and generous friend who touched the lives of many.

A service will be held on Thursday, December 29, at 1 pm at Church of the Assumption, 7109 Glacier Street.

We will also be having an open house from 4-7 pm on Thursday, December 29, at Julie's Airport Café, 7550 Duncan Street, for friends and family to celebrate Travis’ life.

 

Edward Reid Westland
May 21, 1946 - December 14, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reid Westland after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.

Reid was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to Everett and Louise Westland, now deceased. He is survived by Claudia, his wife of 48 years, daughters Kristin (Warren) and Karin (Ryan), grandchildren Wren and River (Little "Elve") and son Evan. Reid also leaves behind his brother Keith (Jeannie and son Erik), sister Joyce (Tom and son Raymond), cousin Deano (Kris) and many friends and extended family.

The phone rang off the hook for Reid who always had time for a friend, was loyal to a fault and could be counted on when the going got rough.

Reid had an insatiable intellect and was a great reader and seeker of knowledge. He loved lively, stimulating conversations about issues that mattered. He was also well-known for his stories and sense of humour and was often the most outrageous character in the room and made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Over the years Reid taught science, published poetry, conducted amphibian research, practiced fish taxidermy and was employed as a youth services worker. Gardening was an interest he cultivated after retiring to Powell River in 2011. He was an avid Muskie fisherman and enjoyed outdoor adventures, walks in the woods, history and discovery, big band and old-time music, poetry, playing with his puppy Arne and, above all, family times.

Although the family cabin in Ontario will always be "sacred ground" and Reid missed his Kenora friends dearly, he would tell you the move to Powell River was one of the best things he ever did. He loved the climate and geography, living near Kristin, Karin and his grandchildren, and especially enjoyed his affiliation with the Powell River Sierra Club.

After researching his family history, Reid had hoped to travel one more time to Norway and Sweden where, in recent years, he established contact with relatives and located the family farms. In 2012, he travelled there with Claudia, and in 2014, he travelled with Kristin and was thrilled that family in Sweden had arranged a large reunion with relatives previously separated for over three generations.

Reid was an energetic, intelligent, complex man who lived on many philosophical levels and could make a connection with anyone. At the same time, he marveled at his good fortune in having "the sweetest and most remarkable daughters in the world" and a wife who loved him. Reid was the life of our party and we will miss him every day.

Thanks to all who have supported our family during this difficult time: Dr. Burns, Dr. Hoffert and nurse Janet, Powell River Community Health Nurses and Personal Care Workers, BC Cancer Agency, Angel Flight of BC, Karin and her wonderful staff at Strive Living, family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held in the new year. In lieu of flowers, please donate to BC SPCA or your favorite charity.