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Obituaries: Andrews; Dunning; Gordon; Hatch; Mooney; Phillpot; Pitton; Robertson; Upton

Audrey Louise Andrews March 21, 1935 - December 5, 2015 It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my wife, life companion and best friend Audrey.
Obituaries

Audrey Louise Andrews

March 21, 1935 - December 5, 2015


It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my wife, life companion and best friend Audrey. She will be forever missed and remembered by everyone she touched, especially her family members.


Everyone is invited to attend a memorial service to be held on Saturday, December 12, at Sliammon Sacred Heart Church at 10 am. A gathering of friends and family will take place at Audrey’s home immediately after the service at 6963 Klahanie Drive. All are welcome.


In lieu of flowers, I know Audrey would appreciate a small donation on her behalf to The Salvation Army.

 

Gordon Ronald “Ron” Dunning


A funeral service for Ron will be held Wednesday, December 16 at 11 am in the chapel at Stubberfield Funeral Home.
 


Dan Gordon


Dan passed away on November 28 after a very long and painful battle with cancer. He was born in Vancouver but his last 12 years were spent on Texada Island, where he loved living.


Dan had many jobs in his lifetime and always gave 100 per cent to his work. He had a great sense of humour and his knowledge of plant life was remarkable; he knew all of the edible plants and could name all the trees

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Dan told people of his many wonderful adventures in life. Our hearts are broken but we are so happy he is no longer in pain.


Dan is survived by his mother Marie, daughter Claire, son Philip, sister Pamela Wainwright, niece Jessica Medford and dear friends Willow Baillie, Jade Ettel, Lisa and Mel, Ron and Anar, Richard and many others.


There will be a gathering for Dan in the near future.


Love you with all our hearts, Dan. We will always miss you.


Joyce Marion Hatch (née Osavitsky)
September 24, 1934 -  November 29, 2015


Mom passed away suddenly and peacefully in her home at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Osavitsky and Dora (Doris) Scarff, her stepfather Al Scarff and her loving husband and eternal dance partner Fred Hatch. She is survived by her sister Charlotte (Pat) Quail, her five children Leslie Hatch, Darryl (Ann De Brincat) Hatch, Karen Hatch, Kim (Darren) Russell and Dana (Norm) Warn and her five grandchildren Michael, AJ and Carter Warn and Holly and Owen Russell.


Mom was born in Borden, Saskatchewan and raised in Powell River. She loved her family and friends dearly and enjoyed going on bus tours to casinos, having coffee at McDonald’s, lawn and carpet bowling, playing cards and reminiscing with old friends. She was an excellent cook, knitter and dancer.


Thanks to all the relatives, friends and neighbours who filled Mom’s days with happiness and have offered us their kind support. Special thanks to Shirley Leach for being there.


Life it seems can be a mystery
We wake each day to see our fate unfold
As we travel life’s path with others
We are connected, nurtured and guided in so many ways
Learning lessons and growing through love and pain.
Live every moment­. Love deeply and freely.


A celebration of Mom’s life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, December 15, at Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 4660 Joyce Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.


Reginald Dayne Mooney


Reginald Dayne Mooney passed away in Powell River on December 5, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Betty Tosoff, children, Angela, Sarah (Mike), Justin (Jezelle), grandchildren Dayne, Raymond, Emma, Lily and Logan, sister Joan, brothers Dale and Jay and mother in law Lillian.

Many thanks for the care given by Dr. Adrea and Dr. Bell, the staff at Powell River General Hospital and to the neighbors of Seton Avenue.

My hands in your’s and your hand in mine, forever.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Society of BC would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd.


Margaret Eileen Kate Anderson Phillpot

November 16, 1944 - December 5, 2015


Margaret is survived by her husband  of 54 years John W. Phillpot, son James, daughter Jacinda and four grandchildren.

No service by request.


Anna Pitton


It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother and nona Anna Pitton, born December 26, 1926, in San Vito al Talimento, Italy.

Anna was predeceased by her husband Sante in 2000. Anna leaves to mourn her daughter Sally, son Erros (Corri), brother Petro, grandchildren Teressa (Ronny), Anna-Lisa, Carissa (Brad), Jacqueline (Kyle), Mitchell and great-grandson Enzo.


A service will be held Friday, December 11, at Church of the Assumption at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.


George David Robertson

January 16, 1945 - December 2, 2015


Sadly, we announce George’s passing on Wednesday, December 2, at the age of 70. George was born and raised in Powell River and spent his entire life here. He had many lifelong friends in Powell River and a huge online family from all over the world.

George is survived by his son Bill, daughter Stacey (John), his nine grandchildren Patrick, Joanna, Caitlin, Blaine and Logan and Blake, Aubrey, Kennedy and Kinsley as well as two great-grandchildren and his beloved fur-baby Shady. He is also survived by his sister Martha, brother Bruce, sister-in-law Joan and three generations of nieces and nephews.

There will be no service but we would love to have you join us for “one last coffee,” Saturday, December 12 at 2 pm at Tim Horton’s. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.


Brian Felix Upton

March 22, 1926 - December 2, 2015

Brian went peacefully in his sleep at Willingdon Creek Village. He leaves behind his spouse Charlotte, step-daughter Anneliese (Michael), sister Althea (Reginald), children Greig, Rodney (Jennifer), Glenn (Risa), Cindy (Philip) and Derek, their mother Sheila, his grandchildren Megan (Laurence), Elizabeth (Adam) and Rachel and his beloved dogs Willie and Bonnie.

After Brian, along with his loving partner Charlotte, moved to Powell River in 1990, he became besotted with his new homeland. He could be seen riding his bike all over the trails above the old township. Often, one of his companions would be of the four-legged variety. If Brian wasn’t riding his bike, he would be enjoying another aspect of Powell River: swimming or canoeing on one of the many majestic lakes, hiking on one of the many glorious trails, driving on the myriad of logging roads, or walking one of his beautiful dogs at Willingdon Beach. Brian spent his best years at the place he loved most, Powell River.

No service by request.