Perry Clifford “Cliff” Alexander, July 27, 1943 - March 15, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff. He was predeceased by his parents George Arthur and Pauline and his brother Walter. He will be dearly missed by his niece Arlene, brother Russ (Gail), sister Janet and many nieces and nephews.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Terry Fox Foundation.
Kenneth “Kenny” Ross McRae Lynn, June 25, 1937 - March 22, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenny. He was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Lillian Lynn, sister Betty and brother Albert. He is survived by his sister Trudy McCracken, brother Bob (Almeda) Lynn and several nieces and nephews.
Kenny lived most of his life in Powell River, except for a short time spent at Bevan Lodge in Cumberland. He worked for the municipality at the Willingdon hill incinerator and for Powell River Employment Program recycling on Duncan Street.
In his younger years Kenny won several gold and silver medals at Special Olympics games, most notably in 1979 when he won gold at the International Special Olympics in New York. He was also on the Special Olympics Bowling team.
In the last few years Kenny was the guy who sat in his scooter at the north end of the mall, collecting bottles and cans. The family wishes to thank Powell River Association for Community Living, now known as inclusion Powell River, for the help given to him over the years. Thanks to his friends and staff at the Sweet Shoppe and Moose n’ Eddies for the time spent over a cup of coffee and lunch. Special thanks to Olive Devaud Residence staff for the care given to Kenny and his cat G-G over the last year.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 11 at 11 am at Salvation Army Church on Joyce Avenue.
Randall Forbes Pilgrim
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 18 from 2 - 4 pm at Powell River Town Centre Hotel.
Myrtle Evelyn Pellegrin
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Myrtle on March 29 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by family at the time and had experienced a brief illness.
Myrtle leaves to mourn her husband of 61 years Sunny (Saverio), her five children Don (special friend Wendy Hatt), Brian (Sandi), Gwyn (Darren), Rhondda (Bill S.) and Pam (Bill O.), brothers Nigel of Nanaimo and Sydney (Sherry) of Lethbridge, Alberta. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Myrtle was born April 6, 1930 in Lethbridge to Nigel and Eva Hall. In 1950 Myrtle met Sunny and fell in love. They married in 1953 and started their family in Powell River with the birth of the boys. They then moved to Lethbridge and added three girls to the family. In 1966 they moved the family back to Powell River where they resided until her passing.
A celebration of Myrtle's life will be held Saturday, April 4 at 1 pm at Stubberfield Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in Myrtle's name can be made to either Powell River Hospital Foundation or BC Cancer Society.