Obituaries and Tributes
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Picken, John
May 24, 1932 - November 16, 2016
The world just got a little quieter. Our dad passed away at his home in Powell River, where he spent the last years of his life very happily watching the boats go by, reading…
Brown, Clifford Henry (Kip)
April 2, 1934 - November 8, 2016
Loved and admired by many, Kip Brown was a man of his word. A handshake was a handshake and a promise was a promise. He was born in Stockton-on-Tees England. Kip was an admired…
Francis, Charlie
December 20, 1928 - November 5, 2016
It is with heavy hearts and loving memories that we say “see you later” (emma-wegah) to Charlie “Papa” Francis. Charlie died peacefully from natural causes surrounded…
Silvestrini, Albert
July 7, 1948 - October 30, 2016
Albert Silvio Silvestrini, 68, of Powell River, passed away on Sunday, October 30, at Powell River General Hospital. Born in Floreffe, Belgium, to Erminio and Iolanda Silvestrini…
Jackson, Brian
February 25, 1939 - October 28, 2016
It is with heavy hearts and wonderful memories that we say goodbye to Brian Jackson. Brian died peacefully at home after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He could…
Dalziel, John Rutherford
May 18, 1948 - October 24, 2016
John loved teaching and worked at Vancouver Island University for 25 years. Shortly after retiring, he sustained a spinal cord injury. For the past seven years he taught us…
Gawley, Herbert Glenn
April 3, 1940 - October 22, 2016
Herbert passed away suddenly on October 22, 2016, at the age of 76. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Sharyn Gawley, his daughters Laura (John) Passek, Kim (Steve) Bartfai…
