Mabel E. Wolford
December 17, 1917 - January 31, 2016
With love in our hearts, the family wishes to announce the passing of our mother Mabel. She was predeceased by the love of her life husband Jack (John) in 1996 and her son Edward in 2011. Mom and Dad were longtime Powell River residents coming from Olds, Alberta in the early 1940s. They agreed that Powell River, with its natural beauty and warmer climate, was ‘God’s Country,’ a great place to live and raise their family. Together, they fulfilled their dreams.
Mabel is survived by children Dennise, Bernadean (John), John (Anna), Rhonda (Barry), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Ethel (Roy), Louella, Margaree (Chester).
Thank you to Dr. Addison for the excellent care she gave to our mother and the wonderful staff at the Olive Devaud Residence/Willingdon Creek Village residences for their kindness and friendship.
A service will take place at Stubberfield Funeral Home on Friday, March 4, at 12:30 pm.
Harold Walter Brown
November 17, 1943 - February 16, 2016
Loving husband to Sharron, brother, father, gramps.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. When I close my eyes I see you, when I open my eyes I miss you.
Thank you to all the staff at Willingdon Creek Village and Powell River Brain Injury Society.
No service by request. Donations in memory can be made to Willingdon Creek or the brain injury society.
Dyson Gaudet
June 6, 1928 - February 19, 2016
Dad passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his three children Linda (Dan) Reader, Larry (Sandy) Gaudet and Maureen (Jim) Woods, grandchildren Denny, Jackie (Gentry), Richard (Caroline), Bryant (Katie), Kris (Meghan), Laura (Corey), Jamie, Kristine (Jon), David (Jenna), Cheryl (Dave), Todd, and 19 great- grandchildren, his fiancee Bev Hannah, his sisters Bev Bernard and Maureen Fitzgerald (Vic), and sister-in-law Joyce Gaudet.
Dyson was predeceased by Dolores, his wife of 59 years, brothers Reg and Ben, great-grandson Dyson Cummings-Gaudet and son-in-law Dave Gaddes.
Dyson was born in Powell River and as a teenager and young adult he spent time away working on the tugboats on the coast, as a fruit picker in the Okanagan and with a dredging project in the Yukon. He returned to Powell River and met and married Dolores. They went on to raise their family at Myrtle Point. Many happy years were spent cruising in the Jo-Jan or venturing off to Reno.
A huge thank you to Dr. Burns and the entire staff at Willingdon Creek Village, your love and care for Dad made him happy. We will be forever grateful to all of you.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice or to the Willingdon Creek Village (recreation department) where Dad spent most of his last year.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 pm at the Westview Baptist Church hall, 3676 Joyce Avenue.
Gordon Lewis Parkhouse
On February 16, Gord passed away suddenly at Powell River General Hospital. Our family lost a loving husband and father.
Gord was born May 18, 1929, in Calgary, Alberta and moved to the Edmonton area when he was
around four years old. He had three sisters, Betty, Francis and Vivian, and brother Stan.
He later moved to Powell River where he raised his family and settled for the rest of his life. Gord loved the outdoors and spent time fishing, boating and traveling. He served many years in the Powell River mill, advancing until he retired.
Gord was predeceased by his oldest daughter Linda and sons Gordie and Doug. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Heather, whom he loved with all his heart, daughters Betty-Lou (Norm), Donna, Kathy (Tom), Jeanne (Terry), sons Ken and Keith (Judy) and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by us all.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 5, at 2 pm upstairs at the Carlson Community Club.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”
Regan Kerkpatrick
The family of Regan Kerkpatrick (nee Patricia Reavie) is deeply saddened to announce her passing on February 13, 2016. She will be dearly missed by her sister Bonnie Sacht, daughter Reesha Rorison (Don), son Marshall Hrynyk (Kim) and grandchildren Dylan, Matthew, Bruce (Marli and great-grandson Rowan), Dustin and Larissa.
Regan’s brother Shilo Reavie passed away February 14, 2016, in Hope, BC. Regan and Shilo will live on in the hearts they left behind. A celebration of life for Regan and Shilo will be held at a later date.
Donations to the BC SPCA will be gratefully accepted in their memories.
Barbara Page Woewoda
September 5, 1928 - February 24, 2016 Barb passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Danny, and their sons Ron and Doug. She is survived by her daughter Dianne Mantoani (Vern), six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Thank you to Dr. Addison and all the wonderful caring staff at Willingdon Creek Village. Barb was a classy lady who will be missed by all who knew her. No service by request. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to a charity of your choice.