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Obituraries: Bolen; Butler; Campeau; Carsten; Derkatch

Virginia Marilyn Bolen Born in Abbotsford August 25, 1944, passed away peacefully and with family by her side July 31, 2016.

Virginia Marilyn Bolen

Born in Abbotsford August 25, 1944, passed away peacefully and with family by her side July 31, 2016.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband Pat Bolen and four children; Randy (Chris), Roger (Candy), Jay (Kelly) and Curtis (Alice), seven grandchildren; Breanne & Brandon, Michael, Todd & Hunter; Bradley & Britney and three great-grandchildren Dion, Marcus and Parker.

Predeceased by her mother & father (Dortha & Frank Rolls), brother and sisters Don Rolls, Elsie (Orville) Hicks & Phyllis (Jim) Waardenburg and grandbaby Steven Bolen.

A special heartfelt thank you to Carey Vaness of Powell River and Theresa and Steve Carano of Nanaimo. Your love, support, kindness and sacrifices to help with the care of Virginia and help us through this difficult time cannot go without being said.

Also, a special thanks to Dr. Dutoit, Powell River Palliative Care Nurses and team. Your care and compassion towards Virginia and our family during this time is greatly appreciated.

A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, 1:30 pm at Stubberfield Funeral Home. Refreshments to follow. Private viewing will be held on Friday, August 5, at 7 pm. Condolences may be sent via email to bolen.jay@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Virginia’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

 

Virginia Mary Butler

Devoted friend, naturopath and nurse, Virginia Mary Butler died peacefully in her home on July 7, 2016, with her dear partner and friend by her side. Virginia was born on October 3, 1955, in Claresholm, Alberta, to Keat and Mary Butler.

She leaves behind her siblings Milo (Jackie: deceased) Butler, Bryce (Judi: deceased) Butler, Rosella (Francis) Self and Carol (David) Boyle, many dear nieces and nephews and her long-time partner and friend Rob (Robbie) Richards.

Virginia enriched the lives of many, enjoyed travelling and was happiest at home surrounded by her garden. She was Mother Earth, with a nursing background, and viewed her illness as a challenge she dedicated herself to. Her mantra was “the universe is unfolding exactly as it should.”

She is gone from our sight, but her spirit lives on in those of us fortunate to have been enriched by her uniqueness.

A celebration of life will be held in her garden at 6836 Alberni Street from 2-5 pm on Sunday, August 14.

 

Roger Campeau

November 2, 1932 - July 24, 2016

Beloved husband and father, Roger passed away in Powell River General Hospital. He leaves to mourn his wife of 63 years Shirley, daughter Diana, granddaughters Sherenna and Amanda, six great-grandchildren, brother Marcel, sister Thereasa of Quebec and close friends and family, all whom will surely miss him.

A celebration of life will take place Saturday, August 6, from 1-4 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, in the lower hall.

Thank you to Dr. J. Lynskey and the fourth floor nurses at Powell River General Hospital.

 

Arlene Ann Desmet Carsten

December 5, 1937 - July 21, 2016

Arlene was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and passed away peacefully at her home in Okeover, BC. She is remembered lovingly and survived by her sons Jonathan and Christopher, her two grandchildren Jessica and Coltrane and many friends around the world.

Arlene graduated from Evander Childs High School in Bronx, NY, with honours in 1955 and married the love of her life, Al Carsten, in 1956. Together they attended Alfred University in upstate New York, where Arlene studied at the School of Nursing. Al and Arlene founded the AJ Carsten Company in the mid-70s, where Arlene acted as chief financial officer for many years while also pursuing a career in politics.

Arlene served on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors from 1971 to 1975 and was council chair from 1972 to 1974. She served as a city councilperson and mayor of Del Mar, California, from 1982 to 1986, where she devoted her time to improving the environment, public safety, transportation and housing. Arlene also served as executive director of the Institute for Burn Medicine, the non-profit which established the Regional Burn Center at University Hospital in San Diego, CA, and was a founding member of the UC San Diego School of Medicine Associates. Following her retirement in BC, Arlene continued her efforts as an environmental activist and conservationist.

Arlene enjoyed travelling the world with her husband, reading to her grandchildren and tending to her garden in Canada. There will be no service at her request, but she will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

 

Mervin Derkatch

A longtime resident of Powell River, Mervin passed away Saturday, July 30, in Kelowna, BC, at the age of 83.

Mervin is survived by his loving family, including sons Philip (Gina) of Powell River and Marvin (Eileen) of Kelowna, daughter Donna Hagon (Trevor) of Powell River, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his sisters Lillian Baillie and Florence Williams, both of Powell River.

Mervin was predeceased by his brother Chester (Bert).

No service by request. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 9M9.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250.860.7077.