Corinne Alice Lanteigne, February 10, 1935 - May 1, 2014
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beautiful mother. She died peacefully, with her loved ones at her side.
Corinne was born in Toronto, ON, to Norman and Kate Ede. She resided for many years in Oshawa, dedicating her life to raising eight children, including two sets of twins. During the children’s growing years, she was famous for her baked apple dumplings and homemade breads. If you happened to visit on baking day, you never left hungry. Every Sunday was a family day including a visit from grandparents. After enjoying one of mom’s delicious meals, we all relaxed to watch The Wonderful World of Disney on television. Many happy memories we all cherish and keep forever.
In the 1970s, Corinne moved with her family to Powell River, following her parents’ move two years previous.
She is survived by her children CarolAnn Shemming (Kellar), Brian Kellar, Brenda Kellar, Daniel Lanteigne, Gregory (Linda) Lanteigne, Susanne Lanteigne, Jacqueline (Hugo) Desrochers (Lanteigne) and Corinne Barnes (Lanteigne), her grandchildren John, Laura, Michael, Jennifer, Melissa, Dwayne, Devin, Darnel, Pamela, Michael J, Ashlynn, Alyssa, Ryley, Sydney, Stephanie, Tristan, Kyle, Carlee, Claudia, Braxten and many beautiful great-grandchildren. Mom also leaves behind her 13-year-old dog (now adopted) Emily.
We wish to thank staff who took extra time, showing nurturing care to mom, making it so much easier for all. Times are stressful in a hospital setting these days, especially with all the health care system cutbacks. We appreciate you heroes, BIG TIME! Thank you for Dr. Danielle Marentette, Powell River, Dr. Kevin Swanson, Comox and Powell River’s Medicine Shoppe owner Dirk De Villiers for his wisdom in naturopathic choices.
A celebration of Corinne’s life will be held at a later date to be announced by family. Please consider a donation to the BC SPCA, Powell River branch, 7558 Duncan Street, V8A 1W5.
Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC, 250.334.0707.
Jonathan Edward Wade Hummel, March 31, 1954 - May 3, 2014
After a long battle with cancer, Jon’s big heart stopped peacefully on May 3 at Powell River General Hospital.
Jon is survived by his loving wife Patty, sons Christian and Ethan, brother Don (Reesha) Rorison, sister Laurie (Rodger) Lee and many nieces and nephews.
Jon spent many years working in the logging industry and playing on the west coast with good friends and family, his big booming laugh loved by all who knew him.
Many thanks to the hospital oncology department, emergency room, fourth floor nurses and doctors and home care nursing and hospice.
A celebration of Jon’s life will be held at Lang Bay Hall on May 17, from 1 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Powell River Oncology Department.
“I’d love to change the world, but I don’t know what to do, so I’ll leave it up to you”
Susan Georgia Parker, September 16, 1943 - May 5, 2014
Susan passed away at Powell River General Hospital after a 10-year battle with cancer. For most of the time she was able to enjoy her garden, her walks with friends on local trails and life in general.
Susan was predeceased by her father Ted, her mother Adele and sister Dale. She is survived by her husband Gordon Masterman, brother-in-law Rick Masterman, nephew James (Brian), nieces Tracey (Bruce) and Angela, grandnephews Adam, Paul (Sara) and Bret and grandnieces Georgia and Sage. Susan will also be remembered and missed by her many close and long-time friends.
Thanks to Nick and Janet White, Dr. Hoffert, Dr. May and all of the wonderful people in oncology and on the fourth floor.
There will be no service. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held at a later date.
Kathleen (Kay) Gwendoline Bennett, November 3, 1918 - May 9, 2014
Kay passed away peacefully at Olive Devaud Residence with her family by her side. Other family members were able to be with her via cell phone and Skype. She was much loved.
Kay was born in Pakan, Alberta. She spent three years (1938 to 1941) working in Aklavik, NWT. While working in the North, she met John Shannon. In 1942 they married in Edmonton, Alberta and had eight children Ken Shannon (Powell River), Pat Wray (Hay River, NWT), Rob Shannon (Calgary), Sylvia Berg (Creston), Joe Shannon (White Rock), Bill Shannon (Coquitlam), Allan Shannon (Cranbrook) and Karen Shannon (Cranbrook). Kay is also missed by her daughters-in-law and all of her extended family. Kay has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren all over Western Canada and Hawaii.
She loved to read, paint, garden, play the organ and lawn bowl.
John Shannon passed away in 1984 in Powell River. After some time, Kay met and married Charlie Bennett of Powell River. They were together two years before Charlie passed on.
In later years, Kay embraced her Métis heritage. Both of her parents were Métis. Her children and grandchildren proudly embrace their Métis background. Kay was an elder of the Powell River Métis Society.
Mass to celebrate Kay’s passing will be held at Assumption Church on Saturday, May 17 at 1 pm with a reception and burial to follow.