Dr. William Edward John Bennett, February 12, 1921 - April 6, 2012
A celebration of life for Dr. William (Bill) Bennett will be held on Saturday, May 19, at 1 pm at St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Powell River General Hospital Foundation.
Christine Riggs died suddenly in Nanaimo on May 2. She was the loving wife of Norman, mother of Steven (Joanne), Andrew, Peter (Janet) and Mark (Georgia), sister of Gwyneth (John) of the UK and grandmother of Heather, Amber, Tina and Michael. She was a friend of many and loved by all. She was a lovely person. She was 80 years old.
Clarence Tresham Wood, September 19, 1928 - April 30, 2012
Resident of Van Anda on Texada Island
After a courageous 10-year battle with cancer, Clarence passed away peacefully at Powell River General Hospital.
He was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in India, the child of Christian missionaries. Clarence was a curator of the Barkerville and later the Kilby museums and volunteered at the Texada Island Heritage Society, helping to develop the Texada Island Museum.
He was one of two children of the late Clarence and Amber Wood and was the beloved husband of Karen May. Clarence will forever be remembered by his beloved children Bonnie (Fred), Lisa-Marie (Dwayne) and Claire (Wayne). He was predeceased by his son Gaylord (Nina). He will be remembered by treasured grandchildren Nicole (Mark), Wesley (Amber), Natalie, Savannah, Emmett, Andrew, Sara-Ann, and Jonathon, and great-grandchildren Marcus, Angelina, Unity, Essence, Ryder, Clara and Blake, along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to know him.
Clarence loved listening to music, playing the guitar, boating, working at the museum, being with his family and friends, teaching school children and being an avid island explorer and passionate historian of Texada Island. Clarence touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humour right to the end. He will be sorely missed, but well remembered.
A service of remembrance was held on Saturday, May 5 at Texada Island United Church, followed by a reception at the Texada Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Juanita James, August 26, 1937 - April 18, 2012
Juanita passed away at Richmond Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 2 pm at Kelly Creek Community Church, 2380 Zilinsky Road.
Margaret (née Cartlidge) Davis
Margaret passed away peacefully on May 2, 2012 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 80. She was predeceased by her parents Eliza and Harry Cartlidge and is survived by her brother Harry Cartlidge of Powell River and numerous other family and friends.
After a long career with Vancouver Centre Development, Margaret retired to Powell River, enjoying time with friends, family and travelling.
Thank you to the wonderful staff on Ethel Glen Unit at Cottonwoods; you have all been amazing. Thank you also to Nola Schweitzer and Dr. David Whiting. At Margaret’s request, no service will take place. Condolences may be sent to the family via Springfield Funeral Home, 1.250.860.7077.
Patricia Joy Hughes (née Kane) October 6, 1953 - April 25, 2012
Born and raised in Canada's Motor City (Oshawa, Ontario) Patricia Hughes was a funny, intelligent and fiercely selfreliant woman who raised her children to be the same. Her life was one of constant struggle, but she faced her physical challenges with a lion's courage and determined stoicism that amazed us all. Patricia was an advocate of common sense and showed us how a questioning, inquisitive approach to life would yield a true understanding of most things. She was fragile on the outside, but tough as nails within. We will never forget her generous heart.
Patricia is survived by her mother Gwen, brother Rob, son Ian, daughter Jillian and her grandson Mac.
No memorial will be held, although a small donation to the Arthritis Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.