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BRENNAN John ‘Keith’
March 19, 1934 - Sept. 20, 2012
While in the loving presence of family, it is with great sadness that we announce the BRENNAN peaceful passing of Keith, who was in the care of Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack. He is predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Ruth (2010); his parents: Jim and Mary Brennan; his sisters: Lilllian (1960) and Phyllis (2010); and his brothers, Dan (1994) and Richard (2010). Keith is survived by his sister, Ruth; brothers: Alistair and Dale; children: Beverley (John), Bob and Ron (Laurie); grandchildren: Cheryl, Jason, Sonya, Kevin, Josh, Kara Tyler and Aaron; and great-granddaughters: Madison and Makenna. Keith was born on the family farm near Leross, Saskatchewan. Growing up, he attended school at the Eskdale one room schoolhouse but had to leave after Grade Eight to help on the farm full-time. He started farming his own land at 18 but after a crop failure in 1954, Dad decided to join the military (PPCLI). Being mechanically inclined, he later transferred to RCEME in 1959 and changed elements to the RCAF in 1960. While stationed at CFS Mont Apica, Quebec, Keith met and married Ruth Elizabeth Menard in 1964. Two years later, he was posted to Comox, BC then after postings to CFS Holberg and CFB Lahr, Germany, Keith was posted back to BC in 1976 to CFB Chilliwack; retiring from the military in 1979. His second career spanned 14½ years with Spindaleer Wood Products Ltd, in Chilliwack as a Millwright. He really enjoyed his time with Spindaleer working in his shop, fixing machinery, improving existing equipment and being entrusted to create new designs to improve productivity. His favourite thing was making friends, building relationships with the business community, and supporting his local Legion Branch #4. Unfortunately, Keith had to enter early retirement in 1994 due to health reasons. In his retirecontinued next column...
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ment, Dad enjoyed travelling, visiting family and friends, running Eucre at the Legion, being the BC landing point for prairie family visits as well as received visits from his children and grandchildren. Keith will always be remembered for his lasting friendships, love and commitment to family and above all else, his amazing sense of humour. A service will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel, followed by refreshments at the Legion Branch #4. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344
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EASSON W. George
It is with sadness that the family of William George Easson announce his passing on September 14, 2012. George was born in Stettler, Alberta on July 21, 1925. He moved with his family to Chilliwack, BC in 1942 and worked with his father on the family farm until he was called into the Ministry of the United Church of Canada. After seven years of university and following his ordination in 1964, George served several charges in northern Manitoba before moving to Alberta. There he met and married his wife, Beatrice. Together, they served many charges throughout Alberta for over 20 years. One of their greatest pleasures was to spend summer vacations picking and canning fruit in the Okanagan Valley. Upon retirement they built a house in Vernon, BC and joined the church family at Trinity United. George was predeceased by his wife and partner Bea in 2001 and is survived by his sister Eleanor (Nell) Rutley of Chilliwack, and numerous nieces and nephews in BC and the prairies. His family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Betty Chenoweth and Marilyn Erdman for their friendship, patience and care over the past few years. George would have been lost without them. Funeral Service will be held at Trinity United Church in Vernon, BC on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Seaton officiating. A graveside service will be held at Chilliwack Cemetary on Monday October 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mary Duncan officiating. No flowers at request of family.
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FONTAINE Harry
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Fontaine on September 21, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Ann, of 35 years; three step-children: FONTAINE Karen (Rowland), Ken, Barb (Gord), and many family and friends. Harry served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve marine section, Air Sea Rescue, also the Canadian Merchant Navy and the U.S. Merchant Marines. I would like to thank Dr. R. Bull for 20 years of care, also Dr. S. Cambridge for Harry’s final year and all the nursing staff on the third floor of the Chilliwack Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Harry’s favorite charity, the Canadian Wildlife Federation or a charity of your choice. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555
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HANSEN Verna
Sept 30, 1920 - Sept 23, 2012 Verna was born in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. As a young woman she moved to Harrison Mills HANSEN where she met and married her husband Morris. They raised six children: Clarence (Pat), Eric (Kathy), Ellen (Allen), Phyllis (Ian), Lorne (Joanne) and Gordon (Dena). There are 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Verna lived and farmed for 60 years in Harrison Mills. She has lived at Logan Manor in Agassiz for the last five years. The family would like to thank the staff at Logan Manor and her homemakers who were so kind and comforting to her in her later years. She truly appreciated everything others did for her. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. A warm thank you to Dr. Macintosh for the compassionate care extended to Mom. A memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 7027 Macdonald Rd in Agassiz, September 29, 2012 at 2 pm.
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LINTICK Cameron Roderick
Cameron Roderick Lintick passed away on Thursday September 6, 2012 at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack at the age of 81 after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. He is survived by his son Dale and his wife Shirley of Brandon, Manitoba. He has one surviving sister Donna (Raymond) Winters of Dauphin, Manitoba, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad is also survived by his loving and giving companion of 10 years, Marge Borthwick, and her daughter Sharon Stelmaschuk who was like a daughter to him. He was blessed to have some very special friends in his life: Don and Linda Wise, Korine (Mert) Janveaux, his buddies at the Chillbowl and the great neighbours of Cottonwood Village Gate One. Dad was predeceased by his wife Shirley Louise Lintick, two brothers: Ed and Murray and parents Leslie and Susan Lintick. Cremation has taken place and Dad will travel home to Dauphin, Manitoba to be placed in the family plot. Dale and Shirley would like to thank the Fraser Valley Palliative Care Unit, the ladies of Respite Services and the amazing staff of the Cascade. 604-793-2222
MAGEE Geneva Floreen
Aug 12, 1928 - Sept 21, 2012 Geneva passed away peacefully s u r ro u n d e d by loving family. She is survived MAGEE by husband of 58 years, Ralph Magee; children: Eleanor DzusAdolphe (Ron), Terry Magee (Dawn), Carol Adams (Bob), Janet Kirkpatrick (Craig), Jane Magee, Brad Magee, Rob Magee, Patrick Lafferty; 17 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild. Pre-deceased by her parents John and Pearl DeMaere; daughter-in-law, Elaine Magee. Survived by siblings, Philip (Clarice) DeMaere, Bill (Audrey) DeMaere, Ann (Brian) Snow, Mary DeMaere and numerous nieces and nephews. We wish to thank the staff and nurses of Valley Haven Retirement Home, for their incredible loving care of Geneva. Your kindness and concern for our family will never be forgotten and we love you for it.
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Special thanks to Pastor Nathan Hewitt for his many prayers and visits. To our church family of the Rosedale Community Church of God, heartfelt thanks for your loving prayers, support and thoughtfulness. To her sister Mary Demaere for months of loving dedication and care. Lastly and most importantly, we are grateful for the Godly example that she set for all of us, her peaceful passing from this life and the assurance of eternity with her Saviour. The celebration of her life will be Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Rosedale Traditional Community School located at 50850 Yale Rd., Rosedale, BC. A second memorial service will be held in Paradise Valley, Alberta, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the Paradise Valley Church of God. Interment to follow in the paradise valley cemetary.
PAWLITZA Albert ‘Joe’
Albert “Joe� Pawlitza passed away peacefully on September 16, 2012 at Chilli- PAWLITZA wack Hospital at the age of 96 years. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555
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years, Richard; children: Angela (David) Bennett, Devan Toop, and Sarah Toop; her grandchild: May Bennett and Richard’s parents Allan and Kay Toop. Jackie also leaves behind her mother, Ria Bakx; and her siblings: Leanna (Rob) Peters, Cliff (Rose) Bakx, Sandra Craig, and Steve Bakx, as well as many nieces and nephews and their children. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Broadway Church, 46611 Maple Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Light snacks and refreshments to follow. Please wear colours as Jackie was a joyful person. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344
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TOOP Jacqueline Eleanor Mary (nee Bakx)
Jacqueline Eleanor Mary Toop (nee Bakx) was born in Kitimat, BC on May 22, 1956 TOOP and passed away suddenly and unexpectantly on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 56. Jackie was a woman who lit up every room she entered. She made it a point to fill everyone’s day with joy, and she let every member of her family know how much she loved each of them. To say that she will be missed is an understatement; our lives without her will never be the same. Jackie leaves behind her devoted husband of 33
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