Rose Marie Ridgway (née Anderson)
Rose was born on August 30, 1936 in Duncan, BC and passed away on October 28, 2011. Peace at last with her Lord. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 2 pm at the Salvation Army Citadel in Powell River.
Edward Donald Marchand, May 14, 1944 - November 3, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce Ed’s passing on November 3 at the age of 67 after fighting a long battle with cancer. He showed such courage and was not yet ready to leave, reminding us all the preciousness of life. He took great pride in his family. His daughters were the apple of his eye, his son was his best friend, and he adored his eight grandchildren.
For 38 years he gave a great deal of time, energy, and dedication to running his autobody business, King’s Collision. Throughout his life Ed has touched the lives of many in one way or another. He valued all of his friendships. He especially treasured childhood and long-time friends Ron and Allan and the memories they shared. Ed had a special place in his heart for family friend Merle. Her presence, thoughtfulness, and generosity has been appreciated. Ed very much enjoyed family holidays, time spent fishing on Powell Lake, and hunting up north.
Ed will be remembered by Gail, his devoted wife of 46 years, brother Brian, daughters Kim (Marshall) Hrynyk, Debbie (Keith) Luff, son Mike (Gaby), and grandchildren Bruce, Dustin, Larissa, Brandon, Kyle, Courtney, and the two very young ones Sofia and Matthew. It broke his heart knowing he would not be able to watch them all grow up and choose their paths in life.
The family would like to invite all those who knew Ed to join them for a celebration of life to be held on Saturday, November 12 at 1 pm in the Evergreen Theatre, followed by a reception in the Arbutus Room at Powell River Recreation Complex.
If desired, and in lieu of flowers, it would be appreciated if donations in Ed’s memory be made to the BC Cancer Foundation (Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Research), 150-686 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1. www.bccancerfoundation.com.
You are surrounded by love!
"Who said I didn't win the lottery?" - Ed Marchand
Helen Marie Klypak
Helen was born in Beausejour, MB on January 3, 1913 and passed away November 6, 2011 in Powell River, BC at the age of 98 years. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Abel, very close friend Margaret (Dave) Warren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Michael in 1989. She was a member of the Catholic Womens League for many years and was a life member of the Order of the Royal Purple, Texada Branch. She also loved to volunteer especially for Meals on Wheels and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 10 at 11 am from Church of the Assumption. Prayers will be said Wednesday evening at 6 pm also from the Church of the Assumption. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon if desired. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd.