Thora Kathleen Belyk (née Smith), January 2, 1930 - January 24, 2012
Thora peacefully passed away in Victoria BC. She was born in Courtenay and moved to Powell River with her husband Richard, who worked at the mill. Thora is survived by her four children Randy, Ken, Kathy (Peter) and Brenda (Nori), two sisters Hilda and Barbie, two brothers John and Buster, four grandchildren Jasmine, Aisha, Kara and Haley, and four step-grandchildren Brian, Kristi, Matt and Jenni.
Family memorial to be held Tuesday, February 28 in Powell River.
Agnes Silvester (Cameron), September 2, 1923 - January 29, 2012
Agnes grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, and took her nurses training at The Royal Alexandra Hospital. After receiving her RN, she moved to Powell River for work, a place she had visited as a young girl. She met and married Ernie Silvester and they spent 65 happy years together.
Left behind to mourn are her husband Ernie, their children Bill (Angela), Don (Penny), Christine (Bill), Bob (Dot), Dave (Jackie), Joanne, Ernie (Kim) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brothers Bill (Mary), Walter (Bea), sisters Isobel, Margaret (George) and nieces and nephews.
Agnes was very involved with The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the Ladies Auxiliary of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 12:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164.