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Obituaries: July 11, 2012

Makara Joann Gallagher, April 24, 2012 - June 20, 2012 Dear Mom and Dad; Your heart was open and love shone through Your pride and joy for me, so very true Let love be your medicine to carry on the things you need to There is no easy way around this

Makara Joann Gallagher, April 24, 2012 - June 20, 2012

Dear Mom and Dad;

Your heart was open and love shone through

Your pride and joy for me, so very true

Let love be your medicine to carry on

the things you need to

There is no easy way around this and

no way to make it right

You will always long for one more chance just to hold me tight

I will keep sending you little messages, so you know I am all right

My spirit will surround you, the memory of my face,

This will remind you that angels really do exist

I'm in the arms of our Heheow, they are holding me tight

They will be sending strength to you each and every night

I really must go now, I have things that I must do

I'm really sorry that I had to leave you so soon

I just needed you to know that I treasured you too

Thank you for being my parents, I love you...

Goodnight sweet angel, sweetest dreams


Jack Pierre Tardif, January 6, 1942 - June 27, 2012

Jack passed away peacefully on the evening of June 27, after a short battle with brain cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born in Trois Riviere, Quebec, and moved with his family to Powell River when he was two years old. He spent his life living and working here, retiring from the mill in 2000 after 38 years’ service.

He was predeceased by his parents and his son Michael in 2002. He is survived by his wife Pat, son Mark (Ana), daughter Michele (Miles), stepdaughter Lyn (Steve), stepsons Dave, Sam (Kath), Casey (Selena), Rob (Virginia), grandchildren Kerry, Michael, Liam, Owen, Wes, Morgan, Sapphire, Taryn, Russell, Alisha, Jesse and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters Jacqueline, Rita, Huguette, Linda (Jeanil), Joyce, and one brother, Claude, as well as many nieces and nephews. He had many wonderful friends that were at his side for support during his illness. He treasured every visit.

There will be no service at his request, but there will be a gathering to remember him, at a later date. We will all miss him so much! In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to cancer research are greatly appreciated.

Luv You, Bye!!


Angus McLean

Angus was born on January 8, 1930 in Powell River and passed away on June 29, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Dalores, children Kenneth of Surrey BC, Karen Leibach of Kitimat, David of Calgary AB, one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews including Malcom and Alexis of Texada Island.

No service by request.


Kerry Howard Fraser, August 25, 1951 – July 4, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kerry. He is survived by his wife Maria, children Christopher of Vancouver and Natalie (Randy) Miller of Calgary; sister Kathy (Alister) Dunn of Vancouver; brother Murray (Laurie) of Vancouver, stepsister Susan (Dave) Hodgson of Powell River and stepbrother Ken also of Powell River.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 1:30 pm at the Church of the Assumption, 7109 Glacier Street. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd.

To express condolences, please visit the funeral home's website.


Diane Lawn

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 14 from noon - 4 pm at Lund School, one of Diane's favourite places.

Potluck donations welcome.