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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Obituary Tribute
Barbara Reay Ritson August 3, 1927 ~ November 17, 2014
It is with the deepest sense of loss the family of Barbara Ritson announce the passing of their beloved Mother, Grandmother and GreatGrandmother. She passed away peacefully November 17, 2014, with family at her side. Barbara was born in Victoria, B.C. to Ray and Madge Meldram. She attended school in Victoria and it was also there that she met her husband, Alex Ritson. In 1952, Barb and Alex moved to Quesnel where she was a member of the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary for a number of years. She will be remembered fondly for her kindness and generosity - No one ever left her house hungry. There was always a treat waiting for you, a story to tell, or a laugh to share; and, she never overlooked a moment to tell her family how much she loved them. Barbara was predeceased by Alex in July 2008. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Steve) Tansky, son Craig (Ingrid) Ritson, grandchildren: Stephannie TanskyNeary, Jennifer Tansky-Cookson, Kirstin Ritson, Brett Ritson, Heather Thompson, Patrick Thompson, Katie (Greg) Wilks, great-gradchildren; Aura, Brandon, Gracie, Leighton and Gabriel. A special thank you to her friends, family, neighbours and caregivers who always seemed to brighten her day. As her final wish was to someday return to her beloved Victoria, there will be a private service held there in the spring.
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Barbara Chatt (Bodman) (Rose) August 29, 1933 ~ November 30, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barb Chatt after battling numerous health issues. Barb left peacefully in the arms of her husband Vic with her family gathered at her side. Barb was born in Victoria, B.C. After training at Victoria College in 1952 she became an X-ray Technician. In 1953 she joined the Royal Canadian Navy. She married her tennis partner Philip Bodman in 1954 in Victoria and had 4 children. Barb lost Phil in a helicopter crash in 1977 after 23 years of marriage. Barb married Vic Chatt in 1984. After Vic’s retirement they enjoyed visiting family and friends, extended travelling and volunteer work in Thailand. Barb loved many sports, and championed in badminton, tennis, golf, and x-country skiing among others. She cherished her many years in Quesnel contributing to the community in a wide variety of ways including Welcome Wagon, Toastmistress, and both the Anglican and North Star Churches and the Quesnel Community Foundation. She leaves behind her husband of 29 years Vic, sister Phyllis (Jim) Parker, sons Ian, Eric (Daniela), Graham (Kari) Bodman and daughter Anne (Ron) Baker. Grandsons Brynn, Kwynn, Tai & Benjamin. Extended family Dean (Angela) Chatt and Tracy Chatt and 7 grandchildren – Gavin, Kyle, Vic jr., Jordana, Chris, Dakota, and Skye, and 3 great grandchildren – Isaiah, Ellie and Lulu. Barb will be best remembered for her love of family, her enthusiasm for life and her involvement in the community. Special thanks to Dr. Fred van Dyk. And all her community health and medical providers who were outstanding. A Celebration of Life will be announced later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society. www.alzheimerbc.org 1800 667 3742
Zana Hayworth August 25, 1925 ~ November 24, 2014 The family of Zana Hayworth sadly announce her sudden passing, early in the morning, on Monday, November 24, at her home. Mom was a much loved and respected member of the Quesnel Community, a dedicated mother and grandmother, and a mom to many of our friends as well. Mom had many friends in Quesnel and was active as a volunteer in many organizations. Mom was born on August 25, 1925 in Truax, Saskatchewan, one of 13 children born to Dan and Rachael Popp. Growing up on the farm, mom wore many hats and she was very proud of becoming a “darn good farmhand,” to her father during the war when 5 of her brothers were serving overseas. In 1943, Zana went to Tisdale, Saskatchewan to pursue a nursing career. In 1946 she met Don Hayworth while nursing his mother. After a whirlwind romance, Don and Zana were married on December 17, 1946 at the family farm at Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. They pre-empted a quarter section of land and started farming near Erwood, Saskatchewan. Their first four children were born here, Sharon, 1947, Char 1950 and Peggy & Penny 1952. After 6 years of poor weather and crop failures they decided to leave farming. In 1953 Don and Zana moved their kids and belongings to B.C., settling in Burnaby. Zana worked at Melrose Park Hospital and Don at Alaska Pine saw- mill. Their 5th daughter Kaye was born here in 1954 and son Donald in 1959. After a fire at Alaska Pine sawmill in 1966, they once again packed up kids and belongings and moved to Quesnel, B.C. They bought a house in Richbar and Zana worked at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, where she mentored many a young nurse and doctor. Zana became a valuable and well respected member of the nursing staff. When Don Sr. died in 1989, Zana moved to a smaller home in Dragon Lake, where she lived until her passing. Zana is predeceased by her husband Don Hayworth Sr., son-in-law, Peter Sydenham, daughter-in-law Millie Hayworth, and great grandson Tristan Buckland, seven brothers and 4 sisters. Zana is survived by her sister Eugenia Letteney, daughters; Sharon(Bob) Beedle; Char (Fred) Harder; Peggy Hamel; Penny Hayworth; Kaye Nome and Son Don Hayworth Jr.. Grandchildren Steve Beedle, Christina(Fadil)Kurshmilu, Laurie (Byron) Johnson, Rachael (Sebastian) Sydenham-Wang, Kevin Hamel, Michael Nome, Crystal (Wayne) Thompson, Laura (Mark) Bowes, Ben Hayworth and Joe Hayworth. Great Grandchildren Gibson, Lukas, Christopher, Mumeh, Ndueh, Daniel, Angel, Angie, Jasmine, Genevieve, Jada, Misty, Izzy, Kaylynn, Aurora, Dean, Tyler and Zachary. Great Great Grandchildren Madisyn and Darius. Numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Our family would like to thank Percy and Bev Burgess for their continuous love and support which helped mom remain independent. We would also like to thank her care givers who helped her be more comfortable and able to stay in her own home. Mom considered you all her family. There will be a Celebration of Mom’s life in the spring where friends and family can come together to honor our mother’s life. Please bring stories, as we all love to hear them.
We will miss you Mom.
In Loving Memory of
Kamilia Sarabyn Kamilia Sarabyn passed away peacefully in her sleep at 10:45 pm on Friday Dec. 5, 2014 in her home at Dunrovin Park Lodge, in Quesnel, BC. She was 2 days short of celebrating her 92nd birthday. Kamilia was born on Dec. 7, 1922 in Frampol Ukraine. She married Michael Sarabyn in Schleswig, Germany on May 25, 1945. Michael came to Canada in Feb. 1948 and sent for Kamilia to join him in Sept. 1948. They lived for a short time in Fort Williams, Ont. before moving to London, Ont . While in London they had two children, Rozanna, and Michael. In 1962 they decided to move across the country to settle in Prince George, BC. Kamilia enjoyed being a homemaker, a gardener and an active member of the Ukranian Greek Othadox Church. In 2010 Kamilia moved into Dunrovin Park Lodge where she could be watched over as her Alzheimer’s progressed. Kamilia will always be in our hearts and forever remembered by her daughter Rozanna (Tom) Essery and Michael (Linda)Sarabyn. Her Grandchildren, Ken Scott, Stacy Zadko, Leah (Darren) Halfnights, Nicholas (Sue) Sarabyn and Matthew Sarabyn, as well as two
great grandchildren, Keenan Zadko and Rylan Halfnights. Kamilia was predeceased by her husband Michael Sarabyn in Sept. 1977. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am Fri. Dec. 12, 2014 at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway, Prince George, BC with internment to follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Prince George. A tea will be held at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Hall at 2414 Vanier Dr., Prince George immediately after. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the staff at Dunrovin Park Lodge for the four and a half years of tender loving care given to Kamilia during her stay there. Those wishing to honour Kamilia’s memory by way of donation, may do so to Dunrovin Park Lodge, or a charity of their choice.