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Obituaries: February 29, 2012

Irene Banham (née Pitton), January 24, 1932 - February 20, 2012 The family of Irene Banham regretfully announce her sudden passing. Irene was 80 years old and was born in Wildwood on the farm of Geno and Malvina Pitton.

Irene Banham (née Pitton), January 24, 1932 - February 20, 2012

The family of Irene Banham regretfully announce her sudden passing. Irene was 80 years old and was born in Wildwood on the farm of Geno and Malvina Pitton.

She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 62 years Jack, daughters Susan (Don) McRae, Wendy Banham and granddaughter Kaetlynd McRae. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Irene’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.


Arthur Pampu, June 7, 1938 - February 22, 2012

Arthur passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Powell River. He was born on Section.24.P46PRGE8.W3RD Aldina, Saskatchewan to Eli and Olga Pampu.

Arthur is survived by his mother Olga, wife of 54 years Nancy, daughters Deborah (Greg), Cindy (Ron) and Cheryle, sons Jay and James, brother Gary (Margaret), 12 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s  Witnesses, 4946 Manson Avenue with a tea to follow.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their kind words and support.