Mildred Maria Culley
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away July 1, 2016.
Mildred was born March 18, 1929 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to George and Beatria Anderson. She was predeceased by her husband Harry and sons Ken and Neil. She is survived by her daughters Faye (Joe), Lorraine (Jim) and Donna (Allan), grandchildren Leah, Mike, Chris, Jennifer, Sean and Amber and great-grandchildren Alexis, Cassandra, Brionnah, Peter and Adam. Mildred is also survived by her sister Enid and brother Elton.
A memorial tea will be held Sunday, July 10, from 1-3 pm at Powell River Town Centre Hotel. Donations may be made to the Evergreen Activity Fund.
Henry Esrom Hjalmar Madelung
October 26, 1928 - June 25, 2016
It is with much love and sadness that the family announces the passing of Henry. He passed peacefully in Comox with family by his side.
Predeceased by his loving wife Thelma in 2013 and brothers George and Jim, Henry leaves behind his children Vicki and Ed (Anderson), Martin and Trudy, Gary and Sue, Randy, Laurie and Barney (Behan), 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brother Paul, sisters Elizabeth, Irene and Lillian and sisters-in-law Shirley and Eileen, along with many nieces and nephews.
Henry was born in Bonnyville, Alberta and moved to Port Alberni, BC, at a very young age with his parents John and Emeranda and siblings. During the war years, Henry was required to leave school and help maintain his parents’ greenhouse business on 2nd Street. He met Thelma in Port Alberni and they celebrated their marriage in 1949. Henry began his career with Weston Bakeries as a driver-salesman in 1950. This brought Henry to Penticton in 1970, followed by a transfer to Powell River in 1971-1978, followed by a transfer to Nanaimo, where he accepted a supervisor position. He finally retired in 2001 after driving semi truck and trailer at the age of 73.
Henry loved driving, fishing, camping, gardening, crib and family. He was a very doting husband and an involved and loving father, brother and grandfather.
A very special thanks to the staff and residents at Casa Loma in Courtenay, Dr. Kevin Swanson, all the nurses on the third floor at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox who cared for Henry, Dad’s special niece Donna for sending cards every day and sisters Elizabeth and Irene for their cards and many visits to Henry over the months.
A private ceremony will be held with family at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, 250.334.0707.
Wayne McDonald
March 29, 1940 - June 28, 2016
With love and sorrow we announce the death of Wayne in Chemainus, BC.
Born in Elk Point, Alberta, and raised in Cranberry, Wayne worked in the mill before taking his family north to McKenzie, BC.
Left to mourn are his loving wife Dorothy, sons Bart (Helen) and Glen (Maxine), grandsons Dalton and Dillon and sister Enid (Jack). He will be greatly missed by his extended family and many friends. No service by request.
Thomas Noel Philip
May 1, 1929 – June 25, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas in his 87th year.
Dad passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Powell River. He left behind his wife of 67 years Lilly, three children Ken (Irene), Marlene (Brian) Crilly and Norm (Terri), seven grandchildren Leanne, Brenda, Brandy, Jessica, Crystal, Scott and Reid and nine great-grandchildren Alexis, Griffin, Garrett, Shelby, Madyx, Morgan, Brynn, Mason and Parker.
Dad was predeceased by his parents Graham and Amy Philip, brothers Griffin, Peter and John and sister Helen (Ridge).
Dad worked for MacMillan Bloedel in the shipping department for 42-plus years before retirement. He loved fishing, gardening, trips to Hawaii and being with his family.
A special thank-you to staff at Kiwanis Garden Manor, Evergreen Care Unit, fourth floor, emergency department and Dr. Svetlana Skobkareva for the wonderful care given to Dad over the years.
No service by request. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Gone but never forgotten.
Love always, Lilly, Ken, Marlene, Norm and families