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Baldwin; Glangeaud; MacLennan; Turchet

George “Brian” Baldwin February 12, 1938 - February 5, 2017 With a heavy heart I announce the passing of Brian in Mexico following complications with surgery.

George “Brian” Baldwin
February 12, 1938 - February 5, 2017

With a heavy heart I announce the passing of Brian in Mexico following complications with surgery. Brian is survived by his wife Althea and her two sons and good friend Diane Green and her two children.

Brian fished his boat, the Hucksta for 30 years. He also had a local mini excavating/dump truck business. He was a member of the Vintage Car and ATV clubs. He will be missed by many.

A gathering for friends will be announced at a later date.

 

René B. Glangeaud
July 10, 1944 - February 5, 2017

With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce that René passed away at home suddenly on Sunday, February 5. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his beloved daughter Alexandra (Tom), his sons (in France) Stéphane (Stéphanie) and Remi, and his two grandsons, Enzo and Theo. René is also survived by his niece Kacy (Jory), his sister-in-law Loré and other extended family members. René was predeceased by his parents Marcel and Alexandrine Glangeaud.

Much to the surprise of his mother, René was born in the airport in Tunisia at the end of World War II. The family remained in Tunisia for two years, after which they were able to move back to the south of France.

René served in the French military for two years as a paratrooper during the Algerian War and then went to Les Roches International Hospitality School. He worked in some of the top hotels in France and Monaco. He had his two sons while in France.

In 1980, he moved to Montreal and gained his Canadian citizenship. He worked for an international catering company that sent him to manage food services in Libya, Algeria, Somalia, and finally to the Caribbean island of Nevis. There he met his soon to be wife, Linda. It was during Hurricane Hugo that they left Nevis and settled in Vancouver.

René started a fresh pasta restaurant in downtown Vancouver. His daughter Alexandra was born soon after. Two years later, he was offered a chef’s position at the Inn at Westview, so the family moved to Powell River. René worked in several hotel kitchens but eventually started his own business and called it Rene’s Pasta.

For 19 years René devoted himself to bringing his worldwide culinary experience and love of international cooking to his loyal customers. He loved to joke around and banter with his “regulars” and also with the surrounding business owners.

At home, René looked forward to spending relaxing time with Linda and Alexandra. He loved reading, watching soccer, playing Mahjong, birdwatching, and also enjoyed his extra-hot lattes.

Many thanks to Dr. Burns, the medical clinic staff, and the emergency personnel who responded so quickly, even in the snowstorm.

A celebration of his life and an informal reception will be held on Monday, February 13, at 11am at Stubberfield Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the food bank or the new Salvation Army homeless shelter would be greatly appreciated.

 

Audrey Marguerite (Peggy) MacLennan (née Funchion)
February 23, 1929 - January 25, 2017

Peggy MacLennan passed away peacefully on January 25, surrounded by loving family. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Don, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Dawn MacLennan of Lakewood, Washington, and her children Erin, Bob (Jenna) and Katie; John MacLennan (Nancy) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and their children Alex and Anna; Dan MacLennan (Leslie) of Campbell River and their children Drew (Erin) and Zella; David MacLennan (Leah) of North Vancouver and their children Erik and Signe; and Scott MacLennan (Nancy) of Ladner and their children Liam and Keira.

Peggy is also survived by four beautiful great-grandchildren: Zoie, Ryla, Oliver and Duncan.

Delivered by a dentist on the family farm in St. Andrew’s East, Quebec, at the dawn of the Great Depression, Peggy quickly learned the true value of love, faith, hard work and determination. Her dream was to be a children’s nurse, but she took a secretarial course in school at an early age so she could contribute to supporting her family. She started work at the age of 14 and held numerous jobs, including secretarial head of the foreign funds department at the Bank of Montreal on James Street. Working by day, she went back to school at night to finish high school while saving up to attend nursing school.

In 1946, at 17 years of age, Peggy was the youngest student admitted to The Salvation Army’s Catherine Booth Maternity Hospital in Montreal. She went on to maternity nursing at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Montreal and then the Children’s Aid Home. Through her work, she came to believe that even the most troubled and disadvantaged tiny lives could be repaired and saved by “pouring love into them,” a philosophy she would practice for the rest of her life.

Peggy married Donald MacLennan, the love of her life, in 1954 in Montreal. They moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and began a family of their own, into which they poured their love.

In 1961, Peggy and Don moved to Madawaska, Maine, where they spent happy years raising their family and participating in community and church activities. Her tireless commitment, faith and contributions were honoured with a lifetime membership in the United Church Women (UCW) shortly before the family moved cross-country to settle in Powell River in 1972.

In the 45 years that followed, Peggy poured her heart into the community of Powell River, touching the lives of many. A few of Peggy’s contributions include chairing the hospital board, which brought the new Powell River General Hospital; starting a young mom’s support group; delivering Meals on Wheels with Don; teaching Bible study and Alpha courses; helping with weekly community pasta nights and supporting countless community members as a hospice volunteer and a pastoral-care volunteer. Peggy actively supported and encouraged recent efforts to welcome Syrian refugees to Powell River as well as the earlier welcoming of Vietnamese refugees.

The family would like to thank those who looked after Peggy during her brief time in the Powell River and Campbell River hospitals. We would also like to thank Peggy’s “church family” who brought her much joy through the years. She left this world for an undoubtedly better place, with no regrets and much gratitude for a rich and blessed life.

There will be a memorial service for Peggy at Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton Street, V8A 5H4, on Saturday, February 11, at 2 pm. A reception will follow in the church hall.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in honour of Peggy to Whosoever Welcomes Refugee Project, in care of the United Church, are most appreciated.

 

Larry Lenard Turchet
July 23, 1963 - January 29, 2017

Heaven has gained another angel, way too soon. Larry has joined his dad Melvin, his mom Doreen and his little sister Lee-Ann.

The unexpected loss of Larry is almost unbearable for us all.

He lived for his children and was so very proud of them. Ricky (Kelli), Amanda and Steven (Amer) were the centre of his world. His sisters Rhonda (Rick) and Reeny (Dean) have lost another piece of their family.

His nieces Ashleigh, Brittany and Lauren will miss their uncle Larry’s humour that always made them smile. Karin and Shannon will miss him deeply, as will so very many other relatives and close friends.

Larry’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 1-3 pm, upstairs at Carlson Community Club.