Nicolaas (Nick) deVries, April 22, 1927 - December 23, 2013
Nicolaas is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gertie, their children Johanna (Ron), Tony (Caroline), Hendrika (Paul) and Jack, grandchildren Richard (Pam), Brenda (Darryl), Mike, Cliff (Carley), Linnea (Lanny), Angela (Mike) and 11 great-grandchildren.
Nicolaas worked at BC Tel for 34 years and retired in 1984. He had a great love for his family, gardening and woodworking.
A special thank you to Dr. Burns, Dr. Rojas, Dr. Ochoa Botera and the nurses and staff at Powell River General Hospital.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 31 at Church of the Assumption.
Sarah Winifred Harrop, December 14, 1911 - December 18, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our very special Mom, Sarah, who many knew as Winnie.
Sarah was born in Liverpool, England, to the late James Frank and Ellen Gough and married the late Hugh McAdam Harrop on August 5, 1933. Sarah and Hugh lived in Liverpool until they emigrated to Canada in 1951.
Sarah loved to travel and created memories that lasted her lifetime such as kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland, riding donkeys into the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, floating in a gondola down the canals of Venice, walking up the side of the crater on Santorini in Greece and sipping a Guinness in various pubs in her homeland, England. Sarah also loved to laugh and had a brilliant sense of humour and quick wit that carried her through life.
Sarah will forever be missed and remembered by her children Frank (Sonia), Graham (Anne) and Sandra (Lee), daughter-in-law Shirley and sisters Lil and Doris. She will also be lovingly remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Sarah was predeceased by her parents James and Ellen, husband Hugh, sons George and Hugh (Clare Ann), daughters Joan and Irene (Dannie), brother Frank (Elsie), sister Irene (Ben) and brothers-in-law Bill and Bob.
A heartfelt thank you to the many incredible family members and dear friends who supported and spent time with Sarah right to the end and to all those who cared for her, Dr. Dohm, Dr. Jubb, Carol Smith, BC Ambulance service crew, Dave from HandiDart and the staff at Olive Devaud Residence.
There will be a celebration of Sarah’s life at a later date.
In honour of our Queen, Sarah, we ask you to raise a glass of Guinness and toast her memory. As Mom would say, make the most of every day, you don’t get these days back.
Thelma Madelung
With a shared sorrow the family of Thelma Madelung announces her passing on December 8, 2013 in Nanaimo, BC. Thelma slipped away surrounded by her loving husband and their five children.
The Madelung family lived in Powell River for many happy years. Two of the children reside here still, Laurie Madelung (Barney Behan) and Gary Madelung (Sue Missio). Also left to miss their mom are siblings Martin, Vicki and Randy and their families.
We say goodbye to mom with heavy hearts and keep her close in daily thoughts. No service is therefore planned.
Ellen Louise Kassian
Ellen passed away quietly on December 21, 2013 at Olds Hospital, Olds, AB at the age of 59 years. She was predeceased by her husband Al, parents Munro and Beatrice and sister Patricia. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Maryann (Jim) Hebert, Dan (Kim) Stevens, Colleen Ruest and Jim (Donna) Stevens as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Ellen’s wishes, no service will be held. A burial will be held at a later date in Powell River. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
Ellen’s family would like to thank all of her friends and coworkers for their support and love during her brave battle with cancer. We would also like to thank Dr. Vorster and the nursing staff at Olds Hospital for the care and assistance received for Ellen. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds, AB, entrusted with arrangements, 1.403.507.8610.