Bruce Baird, August 14, 1943 - February 15, 2013
“Gone up the lake”
With deep sadness we announce that Bruce passed away peacefully. He is survived by his wife Marj, daughter Marie (Tracy) Prouty, sons Scott Baird and Tim (Shirley) Tarry and grandchildren Nicole, Krystal and Samantha Prouty, Dariane and Jordan Baird and Evan and Ashton Tarry, sisters Linda (Otto) Bullock and Sharon Montgomery, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bruce loved living in Powell River with many wonderful friends. Summers at the cabin up Powell Lake were among his passions.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, February 23 from 1 to 3 pm at Carlson Community Club. Flowers graciously declined. Donations gratefully accepted to Evergreen Extended Care Unit Activity Program in Bruce’s memory.
Thomas (Tom) James Leishman, October 4, 1937 – February 17, 2013
Tom was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. He is survived by his wife Myrna, daughter Carole Ann (Mark), son Tye (Jeanette), grandson James, sister Ann Buckland of Campbell River, brother Chuck (Stephanie) of Elko, BC, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Maude and Clarence Leishman, and son Clark in 1961.
Tom’s early working career was with Bell Telephone Company for 11 years before Myrna and Tom headed west to settle in Powell River in 1968. He spent his remaining 30 years of working life with BC Tel.
Tom took up his Private Pilot’s licence in the early 70s, flying hither and yon for the next 20 years, and enjoyed the company of the Westview Flying Club members. He loved to talk about the J-3 flights across the country, and the Antique Air Race and periodic trips to the Oshkosh Air Show. Many fly-outs and fly-ins, parties and dances were part of life in those years.
Fortunately, Tom and Myrna were able to have a “cabin up-the-lake” where they spent many summers sunning and swimming. Tom loved to “kick back” with a beer in hand. Over the years, he never missed hockey practices, hockey games, figure skating events (working the spotlights for ice shows), theatre productions, or anything involving his family.
There will be no service. Donations in lieu of flowers in Tom’s memory may be sent to the Powell River Community Foundation, PO Box 335, Powell River, BC V8A 5C2.
Tom will be greatly missed and always remembered for his quick, dry sense of humour which he maintained to the end.
Carl Anthony Kulchyski, July 13, 1929 - February 11, 2013
Carl passed away at the age of 83 years. He was born in Lynn Valley, BC and moved to Scotch Creek, BC as a young boy. There he started his family and had a store and automotive shop. He moved to Texada Island to work at the mine as a mechanic, then Carl moved to Beiseker, AB in 2005.
Carl is survived by his sons Paul, Peter (Jeanne), Glen and Milo, six grandchildren Brianne, Tiffany, Kellsey, Trevor, Samantha and Carl and his brother Butch (Carol) and sister Dayle. Carl was predeceased by his wife Christina, daughter Lana, son Harvey, brother Len and sisters Mae and Rose.
A celebration of life was held in Beiseker on Saturday, February 16. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Rosebud Health Foundation, PO Box 962, Didsbury, AB, TOM OWO. To forward condolences, please visit the website. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Crematorium, Calgary 1.403.272.5555.
Frederick (Fred) George Turner, July 27, 1922 - December 30, 2012
Fred slipped away peacefully at Alert Bay Care Facility after benefiting from months of kindness and excellent care.
Fred was born in Vernon, BC, grew up during the Depression and worked hard his entire life. He married Mary Bernice “Bunny” Wodell in May of 1944. They raised their four children in Victoria and then in Sidney, BC.
Fred was a BC Transit employee for 27 years and then a marine mechanic, eventually running his own business. He recently turned in his driver’s licence with a 74-year clean driving record. After retirement Fred and Bunny spent time in their RV travelling and visiting with friends and relatives. Fred loved to fish and always had a boat.
He moved to Powell River to be closer to family and then on to Sointula in 2010 to live with Ron and Kathleen. In July, 2012 his children, grandchildren and many of his great-grandchildren came to Sointula to celebrate his 90th birthday with him.
Fred was predeceased by his wife in 2007 and his son Doug in 2003. He is survived by sons Ron (Kathleen) and Bruce and daughter Evelyn, cousin Janet, grandchildren Dawn (Steve), Cam (Melody), Rebecca (Pieter), Noah (Tracie), Duncan, Carla (Ray) and Abby (Kevin). Fred loved to spend time with his great-grandchildren Tess, Danny, Maylene, Caylea, Tysen, Kianna and Leo.