Gary Donald Michael Godfrey, November 18, 1953 - February 15, 2011
Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle, Gary passed away after a courageous battle with liver disease. He leaves behind his loving wife Mary-Lou, daughters Angela and Ashley, grandchildren Cooper and Kyla, stepdaughters Shyanne and Sierra, siblings Glenn and Julie, nieces Kiera and Alyssa and his mother Joan.
Sadly missed by all who knew him, join us for Gary's Grand Goodbye Gala potluck to be held at 1:30 pm on March 5 at the Italian Hall, Powell River, BC.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Liver Foundation.
You are a never-ending gift from God.
Randy “Buzz” Cripps, 1951 – 2011
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and papa. He leaves behind his wife and best friend Ann, daughter Nicky (Lyndon) Haggarty, son Bobby (Niki) and his three beautiful grandchildren Tessa, Jetta and Jackson.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren first of all, fishing with his brother Chuck, and baseball, hockey and golfing with his buddies. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 4 pm at the Powell River Town Centre Hotel.
Alma May Moss (née Hilland), June 15, 1921 - February 24, 2011
Alma passed away peacefully at Powell River General Hospital on February 24. She was predeceased by her husband Les Moss in 2009. Alma was born in Saskatchewan and came to BC by wagon with her family in her teen years. Alma was very active in every community she lived in and put forth a great deal of effort and time with the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Order of the Royal Purple, Senior Citizens Association, yacht club, bowling club and her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Shirley Lundy, grandson Lee Lundy, granddaughter Carmen Lundy and greatgrandson Danny Stobbart. Alma will be greatly missed.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Maple Ridge where she spent the majority of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
James Edward John (Jack) Hassall, June 12, 1919 - February 16, 2011
Jack slipped quietly away in the early minutes of February 16, 2011 to join his beloved Verna who left him behind four years earlier. The last year of his life was definitely his hardest after losing one leg in January of 2010, but he bore it with courage and a smile as he lived all his life.
The best years of Jack’s life were spent on Texada Island in the house of their dreams that he built for Verna, and with all the many friends – because to Jack everyone was a friend – that he made there and with all the family and friends who regularly trekked to Texada to spend parts of their summers in Gillies Bay.
Experienced business owners, Jack and Verna bought M&M Hardware in Van Anda. The store later became Vananda Hardware, and was home to Jack’s first bakery, featuring Jack’s famous honey-glazed doughnuts. After selling the store, he opened “Jack’s Shack” in a small building beside his home, offering baked goods and curios. Some people may even remember “Seaview Inn” in Gillies Bay, a restaurant run by Jack in the 1970s, that also supplied the Shelter Point concession that Verna ran for several summers.
Jack is survived by his son Robert Micheal (Marie) and daughter Gail Paquette; grandchildren Karin (Paul) Boulanger, Colleen Johnson, Philip Hassall, Janel (Mike) Vandergulik, Jackie Paquette; great- grandchildren Brandi Miller, Micheal Boulanger, Hayley Rutt, Luke Hassall, Noah and Olivia Vandergulik and great-great-grandchildren Karina and Jenna Miller.
Jack is also sorely missed by his extraordinarily good friends Lyn Bryant from Richmond and Jack Hobson and Yvonne Halverson of Texada who will treasure his legacy of loyal friendship forever.
Texada played a huge role in the life of the Hassall family after Jack and Verna adopted the island and a celebration of life will be held for Jack on March 19 at 1:30 pm at the Texada Legion. All who remember Jack are welcome to attend.
Joey Whitford
Joey Whitford’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has offered their support when the going got rough over the last few years. Both we and Joey appreciate it.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. We also request that if you have not already done so, please register to be an organ donor, or check your registration status.
A gathering is being held to celebrate the life of Joey at 3 pm on Wednesday, March 2, at Carlson Community Club. Please bring along any ‘Joey stories’ you may want to share, as there will be an open mic.