John (Jack) Anderson Garrow Blackhall, November 20, 1923 - April 22, 2012
At age 88 Jack passed away peacefully in Powell River General Hospital on Sunday, April 22, 2012 with his children at his side.
Jack had lived on his own in the family home on Hammond Street up until five days before his death.
He is survived by his loving family, daughters Susan (Walter) Thorne, Janet (Brian) Russell and son John (Monica), grandchildren Adele, Keoma, Kevin, Matthew, Darcy, David, Chloe, Philip, Emma and Hannah and five great-grandchildren. Jack was predeceased in 2006 by his wife Dorothy of 55 years, after devoting himself to her care during her four-year stay at Evergreen Extended Care Unit.
Jack was born in North Vancouver, BC, and spent his childhood in East Vancouver, graduating from John Oliver High School in 1946. Jack enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and became an airframe mechanic. After the war he attended the University of British Columbia and received his bachelor of science degree and teaching certificate.
Jack arrived in Powell River in July of 1950 via Union Steamship and began his teaching career at Brooks Secondary School, teaching grade seven math and science. It was there that he met his future wife, Miss Jones, the French teacher. In 1956 he moved to the “new” Max Cameron High School to teach biology and math until his retirement in 1983. In retirement Jack enjoyed gardening, RVing, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 4 at 2 pm at Powell River United Church. Reception to follow in Trinity Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Powell River Community Foundation, 4721 Joyce Avenue, Powell River BC, V8A 3B5, 604.483.8678 or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Hazel Snow
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Granny, Great-Granny Hazel Emily Snow. Hazel passed away peacefully on April 8, 2012, Easter Sunday, her 89th birthday, at Olive Devaud Residence.
She was predeceased by her husband Jim Snow, parents Phoebe and Tich Buxton, and numerous brothers and sisters. Hazel is survived by daughter Norma, son Ron (Marva), daughter Debbie, grandchildren Randy, Lori and Tony Hunter; Kyle, Cameron and Connor Fairweather; Michelle Snow; and many great-grandchildren.
Hazel was the eighth child of 14 and grew up in Victoria, where she met and married Jim. They spent many years being posted to various spots around the country and overseas with the Air Force. They finally settled in Powell River in 1961, where they had many good friends and good times.
There will be a celebration of Hazel and Jim’s lives later this summer; an announcement of time and place will be forthcoming.
Special thanks to all the wonderful Nurses, LPNs and Aides at Olive Devaud for the love and kindness that they gave to Mom during her year there and to all of us during her last week. We so appreciate everything you did. You are a wonderful team. Special thanks to Paula, Melissa and Tracy, you were so helpful to us. Thank you to Dr. Toole for many years of great doctoring.
We miss you terribly, Mom. Enjoy the big campground in the sky.
Love and Hugs, Norma, Ron and Debbie
Valerie Carol-Rose Danyluk, June 12, 1944 – April 22, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Val at the age of 67 years. Val was born in Powell River to Mary and Alec Muryn. On August 18, 1962, she married Edward Danyluk. Val was a loving mother who always put her family first. She enjoyed the togetherness of holidays, particularly Christmas, where she could share her amazing and endless cooking.
She is survived by her husband, sons Eddie and Quinn, daughter-in-law Amanda, grandson Garin, sister Shirley Charlton, stepbrother Dr. Mark Shepherd, brother-in-law Elwin, and many very close nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Lafferty, the attending physicians, and the staff and volunteers at Powell River General Hospital.
There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Val’s honour or 1.888.700.1131.