Lois Raworth
Lois passed away peacefully at Olive Devaud Residence on October 22, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband “Lucky” and three grandchildren.
She is survived by her children David, Dawn (David) Markland, Tom and Lori (Darrell) Ohs plus seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The service will be held at Powell River (formerly Westview) United Church at 1 pm on November 1. In lieu of flowers donations to Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary Memorial Fund, 5000 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R3, in Lois’s name would be greatly appreciated.
Alexander Richard Sharpe, May 7, 1949 - October 19, 2014
Alex Sharpe, also known as Mr. Sharpe to many people in Powell River, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, losing his courageous struggle with asbestosis. He was our dearest dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. Many thanks to the Powell River community for extending so many kind gestures to Alex during the past few years.
The family is very grateful for the tremendous support provided by WorkSafe BC, the staff at Powell River General Hospital and Coastal Health Home Care Unit. A special thank you to Rebecca at the Royal Bank of Canada, who came out to the parking lot to provide service to Alex in his truck when he couldn’t make it into the branch.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Monday, November 10 at Cranberry Community Hall, 6826 Cranberry Street, Powell River. All are welcome.
Richard (Rik) Stephen Scott, October 25, 1961 - October 16, 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rik after a lengthy battle with melanoma. He passed away with his wife at his side and joined his mother on her birthday.
Rik was born in Victoria, BC to Bob and Sue Scott. He is lovingly remembered by his two beautiful children Jenna and Joey Scott of Nanaimo, his wife Leialoha Scott and stepchildren of Quesnel, BC, father and stepmother Bob and Jacquie Scott of Nanaimo, older brother Bob (Colleen) of Edmonton and younger sister Tina (Gary, Tiffany and Dylan) Merrick of Powell River. Rik is predeceased by his mother Sue (Scott) Preiss and stepfather Dave Preiss.
Those of you who knew Rik would be very aware of his sense of humour, his tenacity and his deep love of the outdoors. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed. No service by Rik’s request.
Bert Penny, October 14, 1937 - October 19, 2014
With heavy hearts we announce that Bert passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Victoria General Hospital. Bert spent his last week with family in Victoria, BC, meeting his new great-grandson, Holden Wilbert Reed, spending Thanksgiving with family and celebrating his 77th birthday with loved ones.
Bert was born in Eriksdale, MB. In 1953, his first job was as a callboy for Canadian National Railway in Souris, Manitoba. In 1954, Bert went to work for Hudson’s Bay Company Northern Stores as a clerk in the fur department. In Moose Factory, ON, he met and fell in love with Marilyn who in 1959 became his wife. In 1961, Bert and Marilyn moved to Mistassini Lake, QC, where he worked as superintendent for Indian Affairs and where all four children were born. In 1967, the Penny family moved to Powell River where Bert was hired by MacMillan Bloedel as a pulp and paper tester. He was later accepted into the instrumentation technician program at BCIT. Bert retired from MacMillan Bloedel after 33 years in 2000 and purchased a hobby farm that he loved to keep busy at.
Bert is survived by his companion, friend and loving wife Marilyn Penny who held his hand throughout his journey with brain cancer. He is also survived by the love of his children Greg, Robert, Les, Natalie (Doug) and Mark, his loving sisters Laura Bergenham, Shirley Rosentreter, Pearl Sboto and Linda (John) Penny, grandchildren Michael, Brittany, Robert (Delyth), Alyssa (Michael) and Tanner and great-grandchildren Jacob and Holden. Bert was also loving master of his two dogs Boomer and Sonny.
Bert will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving husband, exceptional father, supportive brother, wise Papa, genuine friend and avid storyteller. Everyone who met Bert saw his love and appreciation for the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, camping and journeying up the coast in his boat, Blue Eyes Charters. Bert had a great sense of adventure, travelling much of the world with Marilyn and in 2013 he spent a memorable six weeks in Spain with his wife and four sisters. He thoroughly enjoyed life to its fullest potential and made the most of every moment by always keeping busy with the ones he loved.
A celebration of Bert’s life will be held at 1 pm Sunday, November 2 at Royal Canadian Legion Powell River, lower hall. At Bert’s request, in lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of him to BC SPCA, Powell River Branch or the oncology unit at Powell River General Hospital. If you wish to leave a tribute, website condolences can be made at www.earthsoption.com.
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