Kevin Jackson
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Kevin, who left us on April 19, 2017, to be with his beloved wife Sherri and their faithful companion King.
Kevin is survived by his mother Iris, brother Peter (Sherri and Savannah) and many in-laws and relatives in Canada and England. He also leaves behind many close friends whom he adored.
Kevin and his family emigrated to Powell River from Liverpool in 1971. He loved small-town life and cherished the fun times growing up with his family and all his cousins.
Kev was a “one-of-a-kind” friend. He was loyal, generous, thoughtful and a good listener; he was there when you needed him. He had a great sense of humour and always had a joke to share. He had a special love for animals, and they for him. He will be missed by many.
A celebration of life will be held for Kevin from 2-4 pm on Sunday, May 7, at Carlson Community Club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local animal shelter.
Jim Nassichuk
Jim was born and raised in Wildwood, where he lived his entire life. Growing up he was an active participant in many sports such as hunting, fishing and baseball.
Jim was proud of being a long-standing member of the Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Being a private pilot, he had a passion for flying and enjoyed the camaraderie at the Westview Flying Club in his early years. Boating was a favorite hobby for Jim and Sharon for almost four decades. Their countless trips with Oak Bay Marine Group to the Queen Charlotte Islands were highlights of those journeys, where Jim could be heard saying, “tight lines!”
Outings in Destiny to the group cabin in Atwood Bay meant for great memories because it was always four o’clock somewhere. Jim and Sharon felt very fortunate and blessed with the many adventurous travels they were able to take together.
After a life well lived, Jim passed away at home in Wildwood with Sharon and Haley by his side. Mom’s birthday is on the 29th, give her a hug from us.
Sunshine fades, shadows fall
Memories of you will outlast them all
Unseen, unheard, you’ll always be near
Still loved, still missed still very dear
We shared some laughs, we shared some tears
But best of all we shared great years
No more tomorrows for us to share
But yesterday’s memories will always be there.
You’re the best thing that ever happened to us.
No flowers and no service by request. Donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Angel Flight of British Columbia (angelflight.ca) a charitable, non-profit organization that provides free air transportation to ambulatory cancer patients requiring treatment at cancer clinics and hospitals in Vancouver and Victoria, within the approved Angel Flight areas of operation.
Rose Shillito
A celebration of life for Rose, who passed on March 4, 2017, will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, April 30, at Powell River Lawn Bowling Club, 5714 Marine Avenue, in Townsite.
Victoria (Vicky) Olive Mauro Tauber
February 8, 1931 - April 13, 2017
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Victoria (Vicky), who passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
Vicky was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Michael, mother Pearl and father Antonio Mauro. She has left behind her children Michael (Cathy), Diane, Darlene (Derek), Anthony (Trish), David (Gladys), Richard (Tracy) and AnneMichelle, her sister Louise, her brother-in-law Jim (Mary), many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the Langley clan (her second family), and close friends.
Vicky led a full and varied life. As a young bride, she left her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to live in a log cabin her husband built for them in the mining town of Copper Mountain, near Princeton, BC, where they had their first child, Michael. They returned to Winnipeg for a few years and had three more children: Diane, Darlene and Tony. Gathering up her young family, Vicky took the train to join her husband in wet and wild Prince Rupert, BC, where they had three more children: David, Richard and Annie.
In Prince Rupert, besides raising her family, she was a nurse (LPN) at the local hospital for over 30 years, a dispatcher for Reliable Taxi, and also worked at Carlton Cards. One of her favourite pastimes was playing bingo. She also became a well-known and liked bingo caller.
After her husband passed away, Vicky moved to Cultus Lake, BC, to live with her close friends, Liz and Reg Langley, and was a well-loved member of their family. Two years ago, she moved to Powell River to be close to her sons Michael and David.
Vicky had a unique way of making everyone she met feel welcome and comfortable. Her kindness, wit, laughter and smile will never be forgotten.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thwainey and the doctors and nurses at Powell River General Hospital. Vicky was very grateful for your kindness, support and professionalism and enjoyed sharing her nursing stories.
A celebration of Vicky’s life will be held from 1-4 pm on Tuesday, May 16, at 7227 Georgia Crescent in Powell River.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Powell River Hospital Foundation or The Red Cross Loan Cupboard.