Tribute

Gina slipped away peacefully near midnight on August 13. She was the beloved big sister and friend of Alan Patrick (Maureen) Kendrick. Gina was predeceased by her parents Patrick and Agnes Kendrick, her partner Herb Crabtree and good friend Brenda DeGraag. Left to remember her are Maureen’s family and the Lynch and DeGraag families, especially Nicole, Brendan, Kate and Roy DeGragg. Gina was the “Food Bank Lady” to generations of Powell Riverites who met her. She brought the agency from empty shelves 24 years ago and turned it into a going concern on a volunteer basis. She was proud of her achievements both there and with her time with the New Democratic Party. Gina had a great sense of humour, a big warm heart and a love for reading, watching English mysteries, crocheting and puzzles. She had a soft spot for people who were troubled and often “adopted” them until they were back on their feet. Gina loved languages and managed to pick up Maltese on vacation many years ago; it stayed with her all this time. She was also attempting Coast Salish, “one word at a time.” The family would like to thank Dr Jacques DuToit for many years of attentiveness and advocacy. Thank you also to Dianne McKendrick and Jim Erb for the continued support to Gina and our family. Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be gratefully accepted in Gina’s memory. A service will be held in the future.