Linda Kennedy
July 7, 1949 - September 10, 2016
After a courageous and strong battle, faith allowed Linda to pass with dignity, surrounded by her family.
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on Earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, “Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Linda enjoyed knitting, card making and many other hobbies she could put her artistic flare on. She brightened everyone’s day with her contagious smile, her openness and willingness to help.
Linda is survived by her husband Jim, son Troy (Karen), daughter Tanya (Christian), sisters Dolly (Ron) Sullivan, Debbie (Don) Carlson and Paula (Alan) Ross, grandchildren Jordan, Deagon and Jerzi as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held Saturday, October 1, at 1 pm at Alano Club of Powell River, 5903 Arbutus Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon or Canadian Diabetes Association.
God’s number one sidekick
Christoph J. Kern
December 7, 1930 - September 8, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Chris Kern; loving husband, father and grandfather.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 25, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street, Powell River, BC, from 1:30-5:30 pm.
Douglas John Lucas
May 8, 1953 - August 28, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doug after a long battle with liver disease. He is survived by his daughter Jessica, stepson Christopher, brothers Rob (Anne) and Richard (Paula), nieces, great-nephews and many extended family members and friends.
Doug enjoyed many varied interests, from drag racing and photography to anything related to boats.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. No flowers or donations by request.
Gaylene Michelle Noble
August 6, 1972 - Spiritual journey September 4, 2016
Gaylene is survived by her daughter Rae-Dene Noble, her parents Arnold and Clara Noble and her brother Clinton.
There will be a celebration of life Thursday, September 15, at 1 pm at the Salish Centre in Tla’amin.
Ian Reid “Orchy” Orchiston
January 6, 1949 – September 6, 2016
After fighting a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Ian left us too soon. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Patricia, daughter Jennifer Orchiston (Derrick Johnstone), son Graham Orchiston (Reasha Lillies), lovely granddaughter Eden, precious grandson Matthew Johnstone, brothers George Jr. (Janis) and Bob and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his mom Jessie and his dad George Sr.
Born in Dundee, Scotland, Ian immigrated with his family to Powell River on August 12, 1957. He worked at many different jobs in his lifetime. He delivered The Province and Star Weekly all over Wildwood, shucked oysters for the Okeover Plant, picked salal, set pins at the Cranberry Bowling Alley, delivered groceries to the people of Sliammon and worked for Peter Toigo’s store in Wildwood. Ian later went off to join the Royal Canadian Navy onboard the HMCS Columbia for three years.
Ian and Patricia were married February 14, 1970, at Moose Hall and shortly thereafter had two wonderful children.
Orchy was the first coach of the Powell River girls soccer team. He coached boys youth soccer for some years, played on the first Villa soccer team and was a prolific goal scorer. He played baseball for the Papermakers, played darts, loved to dance and sing, engaged in many other sports and especially loved to fish.
Ian owned and operated Malaspina Charters for many years and never came home empty-handed. Ian and Pat loved to camp with family and friends. They went out on their ATV with a picnic lunch and a fishing rod regularly. Another favourite pastime was picking mushrooms with his partner Jack Paterson; they always did well. Ian held the record for the largest number one pine in Powell River at three pounds. He worked at the mill for 39 years until he retired. He loved to hike and took up golf in his 50s, which quickly became a true passion; you could see him at the course almost every day.
Ian belonged to the Moose, Carlson Community Club, Myrtle Point Golf Club, Powell River Salmon Society and ATV Club and was always ready to volunteer his services. A truly generous man, he helped family, friends and strangers alike.
He was loved and will be missed.
There’s a giant golf course waiting for you, my love.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, September 20, at 2:30 pm at Carlson Community Club in the upper hall. No flowers by request, donations can be made to the Carlson Club in Ian’s memory.
Onorina Pitton
It is with great sadness that Loretta and Carla announce the passing of their mother, Onorina, on September 6, 2016.
Onorina was born in northern Italy on June 12, 1915. She immigrated to Canada in 1950 and lived most of her life in Powell River.
A funeral service was held September 14 in New Westminster.
Kearney’s Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 1.604.521.4881.
Hank Ramsay
September 3, 2016
We regret to announce that Hank passed away peacefully at the Campbell River Hospital on September 3rd, 2016. Hank is survived by his wife, Patti Helm, mother Rena Macdonald, children Dawn and Carissa, and many extended family members. Hank worked on Texada for years before moving to Vancouver Island where he worked in the road building industry until his retirement. In addition, Hank was a member of the Legion for years and was a proud New York Yankee fan. Hank will be loved and missed by many.
Dave Tetarenko
December 18, 1961 - September 5, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dave. He is survived by his wife Marcia; mother Peggy; Pam, mother of daughter Natasha (Daniel)and son Joshua; Emerson, Cassandra and sisters Sharon (Colin) and Gail (Ernie).
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 18, at 3 pm at Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s name can be made to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver or Cystic Fibrosis Canada.