Mary Ann Cope, May 12, 1933 - December 27, 2011
Much loved Wife, Mum and Grandma.
Our family would like to say goodbye to Mary, who was always so happy, kind, patient, positive and loving. She has joined her dear husband Frank and sweet granddaughter Ashley Rose in heaven. We love and miss all of you.
Love Frank Jr, Heather, Joe, Bonnie, Phil, Rod, Trish, Carol, Roy, Nicole, Casandra, Bryce, Kyla, Crystal and Ryan.
Sherry Lynn Makus (née Morrissey)
It is with great sadness that we announce that Sherry, born January 31, 1963 in Powell River, BC, has passed away on January 2, 2012 at her parents’ home, surrounded by her family after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer.
Sherry leaves behind her husband Ian Makus, son Broden (Monique) D’Angio, daughter Katelyn (Terence) D’Angio, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Morrissey, brothers Robert (Cher) and Richard (Sherry), in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Makus, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. All who knew Sherry loved her immensely and it is the joyful memories of her smile, laughter, and one-of-a-kind personality that comforts those of us she has left behind.
A service will be held in Campbell River, BC on Saturday, January 14 at 1 pm at Christian Life Fellowship Church, 445 Merecroft Road, followed by a tea and light refreshments. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to be made to the BC Cancer Agency. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd. To express condolences, please visit the funeral home website.
Ronald James Bennett, March 9, 1948 - January 2, 2012
Ron is survived by loving wife Dot, his loving sister Margaret (Ray) Kobzey and six children Sheryl (Wes) Coe, Eileen (Mark) Drakes, Christine (Kelly) Corder, Angela (Geoff) Gowans, Barry (Cheryl) Hanet, Sean Bennett and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and in-laws.
Celebration of life to be held on Saturday, January 7, 2 - 5 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Powell River Branch 164.
Ruby Mary Stretton, 1924 – 2011
Ruby died peacefully after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Stanley, daughter Christine, sons Martin (Lisa) and David (Terry), and predeceased by her brothers Gerald and Eddie.
Ruby was born in Luton, England to Edward and Mabel Roser. She lived in London during World War II, emigrating to Canada in 1956 with her husband and children to join her mother in Vancouver. She also spent some time in Powell River. Ruby had a long and successful career in the steel industry, and started her own business, Rustan Metals Ltd., at which she worked until very recently.
Ruby had many interests, including volunteering at auto racing tracks and with the Vancouver Little Theatre Association. She loved travelling in Mexico and made many trips there.
Ruby was a loving wife and mother and she will be sadly missed by those who knew her.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon would be appreciated.