Katie Bombardir (née Cecconi)
October 31, 1929 - August 11, 2016
Katie was born in Riverside to Elizabetta and Vittorio Cecconi and lived in Powell River her whole life. She was predeceased by daughter Linda and husband Dino. She is survived by son Rick (Barb), grandson Sam (Sherry), great-grandsons Ethan, Wyatt and Miles, brother Rio (Pia), sister Neva (Sergio), brother-in-law Elvio (Adelia), nieces and nephews Steven, Chris, Wendy (Andy), Barbara (Johnny) and Dwayne (Sandra) and their families.
Thanks to home support and all the emergency, intensive care unit and fourth floor staff who took great care of Mom.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers please donate to Canadian Cancer Society or BC Children’s Hospital.
Wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, auntie and friend.
You will be deeply missed.
I’m fine.
George Browne
June 11, 1931 - June 21, 2016
George passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital from cancer, with family nearby. He was born in Auburn, Australia, and immigrated to Canada in 1957. As he was a specialist in structural steel, he worked overseas and in Canada.
George was predeceased by three siblings and his parents Jean and Archie Browne. He married Faye Parker in 1965 and celebrated 50 years of marriage last October. He was a kind and loving man and will be sorely missed; a life well lived. A celebration of life was held July 4 in Nanaimo.
John Graham
January 27, 1937 - August 7, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John on Sunday, August 7. He passed in the palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after a short, stoic struggle with cancer.
John was the cherished husband of Nancy, wonderful dad to Steve (Kelly), Leslie, Michelle (Tony), Jeff and Ian and grandpa to Stephanie (Tyler), Kyle, James (Shannon) and Derek.
John came to Canada in 1953 from Durham, England, and lived most of his life in Powell River. He made many friends through soccer, darts, hiking and Bloody Old Men’s Brigade (BOMB Squad).
No service will be held at John’s request. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring John’s memory by donating to the BOMB Squad, attention: Neils and Vos, 3403 Tweedsmuir Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 1C1.
We loved you in life and cherish you in death.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit yatesfuneral.ca. Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium, 1.877.264.3848, in care of arrangements.
Dianne Elizabeth Kean
Dianne was born November 25, 1942, in London, Ontario, and passed away August 12, 2016, in Powell River at age 73. She is survived by her loving husband Wil, children Mary Louise (Maurice) and Edwin, both of Powell River and Shawn (Denise), of Calgary. Dianne is also survived by her grandchildren Tyla, Brandon, Linnea and Nicholas; sister Carol, of Calgary; brother John (Joanne), of London and nephews Michael, Tod and Darren.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 18, at 1 pm from the chapel at Stubberfield Funeral Home, 7221 Duncan Street. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Powell River Hospital Foundation, oncology unit, if desired.
Jack Tetarenko
February 1, 1929 - August 12, 2016
Jack passed away peacefully at his home at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Peggy, son David (Marcia), daughters Sharon (Colin) and Gail (Ernie) and grandchildren Natasha (Dan), Josh, Courtney, Bronwyn, Tanner and Liz.
The family would like to thank all Jack’s friends for their kindness, especially Dr. Rossouw. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.