Obituaries & Tributes
William Earl (Earl) Shepherd MD FRCPC
Earl Shepherd died peacefully on March 29, 2019 at Sunrise of Vancouver. Born January 20, 1929 in Winnipeg MB, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne, in October 2014. He is survived by his children John (Verna), Cathy, Heather (Don), and Nancy (Joseph) as well as his 10 beloved grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Eleanor Best and 3 nieces.
Born at the onset of the Great Depression, Earl was imbued with a...
Earl Shepherd died peacefully on March 29, 2019 at Sunrise of Vancouver. Born January 20, 1929 in Winnipeg MB, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anne, in October...
To sleep—perchance to dream, Eamonn O’Regan passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2019. The love of your life, Brigitta; your children, Rory (Tina), Martina (Paul) and Karen; and your grandchildren, Mirin, Seamus, Erin and Torin miss you desperately. You filled our lives with happiness and showed us how to appreciate life’s wonders: the symmetry of a leaf, the thunder of ocean surf, the light at dusk, the nuzzle of a furry companion, a song after a drop o’ the...
To sleep—perchance to dream, Eamonn O’Regan passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2019. The love of your life, Brigitta; your children, Rory (Tina), Martina (Paul) and Karen;...
Victor C.S. Poon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 26 March 2019. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Blessed may his spirit be, in a place of peace forever.
From the bottom of their hearts, the family would like to thank all the relatives and friends who came to visit Victor and gave him enormous support during his battle with illness. The family would like to extend their warmest thanks to doctors, nurses and other professionals at the Vancouver...
Victor C.S. Poon passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 26 March 2019. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Blessed may his spirit be, in a place of peace...
On March 26, 2019 our lovely Pauline left this world the way she did everything- with grace and dignity.
Predeceased by her youngest son John, Pauline leaves behind the family that loves her so much- husband Gino, son Matt (Cynthia), daughter Catherine (Bill), grandchildren Kelly, Julia, John, Harry and Sofia. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews including Anne Burke who was so special to her.
Pauline was truly beautiful inside and out. She lit up every room she entered and every...
On March 26, 2019 our lovely Pauline left this world the way she did everything- with grace and dignity.
Predeceased by her youngest son John, Pauline leaves behind the family that loves her so...
Peggy McDougall Burnaby
May 13, 1930 – March 5, 2019
Mom was born in Saskatoon to Tom and Irma Gowan. She passed away in Burnaby BC – 46 days after her husband. As a young girl her family followed the work from Wynyard Sask. to Dawson Creek to Whitehorse during the war. In Prince Rupert she met her husband Dave McDougall. She went from comptometer operator to mother and house boss, which she did an excellent job of. She raised three children and trained five...
May 13, 1930 – March 5, 2019
Mom was born in Saskatoon to Tom and Irma Gowan. She passed away in Burnaby BC – 46 days after her husband. As a young girl her family...
Margaret Lyons High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Mary passed away on the evening of February 23 at the McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge. She had been ill for eight months with the effects of a brain tumor. Mary was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, on June 20, 1931, but spent her youth in Cardiff, Wales, attending Howell's School for Girls in Llandaff. In 1951, she received her secondary Teacher's Certificate with a major in Biology from the University of London.
In 1956, after responding to an ad in the London...
Mary passed away on the evening of February 23 at the McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge. She had been ill for eight months with the effects of a brain tumor. Mary was born in High Wycombe,...
Bobbie left us quietly on a cold February night, succumbing to an illness she could no longer fight. She packed a lot of living into 95 years and leaves us with many happy memories.
Bobbie was born in Oak Bay, Victoria, to Herbert and Catherine Murray. She grew up playing on Willows Beach with her sisters and participating in her church CGIT group, choir, drama club and various sport teams. Wanting to do her bit for the WWII effort, she joined the WRENS and was promptly posted to the East...
Bobbie left us quietly on a cold February night, succumbing to an illness she could no longer fight. She packed a lot of living into 95 years and leaves us with many happy memories.
Bobbie was...
Rachel Stirling Grant, BA RN, born in Halifax Nova Scotia on April 25, 1948, died peacefully of cancer on February 19, 2019 at the age of 70. She is survived by her devoted life partner of 35 years, Franz Schmolke, and her siblings William (Denise Porelle), Robert (late Pamela Robinson), Katie, Isabel, and David (late James Hoch) and eight loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George Parkin Grant and Sheila Veronica Allen Grant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to...
Rachel Stirling Grant, BA RN, born in Halifax Nova Scotia on April 25, 1948, died peacefully of cancer on February 19, 2019 at the age of 70. She is survived by her devoted life partner of 35...
Mr. Ondrej Sarvas born August 21, 1948 passed away February 13, 2019 at the age of 70. He is survived by his son Dusan and Janka Sarvas. At a young age Ondrej was a gifted athlete and competed at top levels in Football. He was the 2nd oldest of 5 siblings Elena, Ladislav, Joseph and Miroslav Sarvas. Ondrej loved sports and passionately followed everything from Hockey to Tennis. He enjoyed picking mushrooms in the autumn and was an amazing cook with fantastic recipes and eagerness to...
Mr. Ondrej Sarvas born August 21, 1948 passed away February 13, 2019 at the age of 70. He is survived by his son Dusan and Janka Sarvas. At a young age Ondrej was a gifted athlete and competed at...
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of Stanley Frank Melloy, the afternoon of February 7th, peacefully at home with family by his side. Stan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose family were his pride and joy. He was dearly loved and admired by his children, David (Brenda Smith), Joanne (Ralph Webster), five grandchildren, Kelly (JP Berger), Will Melloy, Scott, Marc and Kate Webster and three great granddaughters. Stan was predeceased by...
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of Stanley Frank Melloy, the afternoon of February 7th, peacefully at home with family by his side. Stan was a devoted husband, father and...
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