Michael Hanlon, November 18, 1939 - August 10, 2015
With profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Mike was predeceased by his wife Kitty, daughter Katherine, and son Sean. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 21 years, Tina, son Donovan (Leanne), daughter Theresa (Rod), step-daughters Patti (Paul), Beth (Brian), and Sharlene, his beloved grandchildren Morgan Hanlon, Sarah McCullough, Steven Turchet, Kendra Vizzutti, Scott Livingstone, Amanda Turchet and Brett Vizzutti (Jill), brothers John and Brian, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral service to be held at the Catholic Church of the Ascension in Parksville, BC on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Larry Donald Shaw, February 3, 1928 - July 31, 2015
Larry was born in Princeton, BC. He married the love of his life, Doris Genevie-Swanson on June 18, 1949.
He loved fishing and woodworking. Larry worked at various jobs in several towns before settling with his family in Powell River in 1961, where he worked at the mill until his retirement.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Maria. He is survived by his wife Doris, son Donald, daughter Linda (Alan) Cross, sisters Shirley (Joe) Brown and Donna (Garry) Christiansen, cousin Audrey Thomas, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends.
A special thank you to Dr. Brad Schweitzer and all the staff at the Evergreen Extended Care Unit who helped Larry through the difficult times. There is no funeral, by request. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice may be made, if so desired.
John “Jay Bird” Eastham, May 25, 1964 - August 9, 2015
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 22 at Shingle Beach on Texada Island. Following that, another will be held on August 29 at approximately 2 pm at the Cranberry Motor Inn & Bar.
Hocking
A memorial will be held for Stella Joy Hocking, who passed away at the age of 98 earlier this year and a celebration of her husband, Ted Hocking, who just turned 101 years old. It will be at the Cranberry Community Hall, Thursday, August 20 f rom 1 to 4 pm.
Everyone welcome.