Local obituaries for Vancouver, British Columbia

Oct 28, 2014

Oct 27, 2014

After a long battle with various illnesses, cancer took our dear Mom on October 27th.  Predeceased by her siblings John(Ann),  Marcie(Ed),  Leontine(Pete), she is survived by her husband Cornelius, daughter Diane and siblings Alfred, George(Katrine), Ted(Amelia), Bert(Darlene), Allan(Aline), and many nieces and nephews. Married in Saskatchewan, Mom and Dad settled in North Vancouver to begin their new lives.  Her...

Oct 24, 2014

Passed away peacefully Friday, October 24th, aged 68 years. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Norina; sons Robert(sheri) and David; granddaughter, Christina; sister and brother-in-laws, Jean, Ron, Terry, Maria, Elda, Peter, Dominic; Pamela; and many nieces, Nephews, and cousins.

Oct 21, 2014

We are broken hearted to announce the passing of Donald Charles McCarthy, affectionately known as the Big D, Captain Don, and The Admiral. Survived by his wife, Lutcya (his Dutch Treat) and his stepsons, Andrew and Stuart McCormick. Also survived by his 3 children from a previous marriage, Linda (Robert) Laird, and their 3 children; Kelly (Tim)...

Oct 19, 2014

GAJDICS – Tibor Gábor. With mournful hearts we announce the death of our much-loved Tibor – husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather – on October 19, 2014 at 12:40PM, at St. John Hospice, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by his family, following a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Budapest, Hungary, May 3, 1930, baptised in St....

Oct 18, 2014

Fred Franklin January 22, 1925- October 18, 2014. Fred died with his family by his side. Fred retired from the Vancouver Fire Department as a District Chief after 39 years of service.  Fred served with the Lincoln and Welland regiment during WWII and fought in Germany, Holland and Belgium. He was part of the liberation forces in...

Oct 17, 2014

Born to David and Margaret Lightbody of New Westminster on December 14, 1926, Jennie Brown Bromley was a loving presence in an extensive circle of family and friends.  She recently celebrated 64 years of marriage to her beloved Henry and was a dedicated wife, mother and  grandmother, a treasured aunt and valued friend.    Family meant everything to...

Oct 15, 2014

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Mum, Lidwina “Girlie” Cox. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan (2003), her parents Martin and Josephine, and her brothers Richard, Alphonse, Bernard, & Edward. She is survived by her siblings Marcellus, George, Clarence, Wilfred, Viola, & Rosella and all surviving spouses, as well as her...

Oct 14, 2014

Earl Thomas Jewitt, Chartered Accountant. Earl was the beloved husband and best friend of wife Shirley (Kennard) for 63 years. He was a devoted father to daughters Cathy and Debora, and loving grandfather to Anthony. Earl grew up in Toronto and early on became the star player of the local ice hockey team, earning the nickname “Flash”...

Oct 13, 2014

Brenda Newby, born in Vancouver, BC, daughter of a long-time Chilliwack family, passed away at Lynn Valley Care Centre on October 13, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family. The four-year old who was sent home from VGH to die some 70 years ago after all measures were taken, unsuccessfully, to cure her of a brain...

Oct 3, 2014

On October 3, Bea passed peacefully at home with family and caregivers at her side. While it is difficult to capture 93 vibrant years in a handful of even the very best words, it is safe to say that Bea was passionate about her family, friends, community, province and country. Born in Meyronne, Saskatchewan, where she met...

Sep 30, 2014

Conway, Arthur passed away peacefully on Sept.30, 2014 in Vancouver at the age of 92.  Predeceased by grandchildren Fergus and Phoebe Conway.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Amelia, children Louis (April), Mary, Helen (Wayne), Teresa, Paula (Leo), and Elaine.  Grandchildren Michael, Kelcey, Alexandra, Stephen, Jennifer, Sarah and Bryan.  Great grandchildren Aiden, Nolan, Claire and...

Sep 29, 2014

Gregory passed away peacefully on September 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family in Vancouver BC, at the age of 84. He will be eternally missed by his wife Tasie, sons Gerasimos, Ken (Lola), George, Chris and daughter Kathy (Peter), loving grandchildren, Gregory, Elias, Gregory, Kali, Domenic, Anastasia and Costa as well as his many siblings, nieces,...

Sep 25, 2014

Patricia Katherine Battle (nee Sweeney) passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2014, 8 days short of her 90th birthday. Predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Bob (1995), and survived by her children Michael, Larry (Bernadette), Greg, Tim (Monique), Brian (Sandra), Mary; grandchildren Jeffrey, Erica, Mary Katherine, Neil, Robbie, Evan, Paul, Andrew, Katie; and siblings...

Sep 19, 2014

Rose passed away suddenly early Friday morning September 19, 2014 in Burnaby at the age of 65 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Phil and all her family, especially her children Stephen, Sarah, and Gregory, as well as many in the dance community for whom she made many beautiful costumes, and by all involved...

Sep 13, 2014

Geraldine Erickson (Grills) passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on September 13, 2014. Gerry was an amazing woman who lived a full and wonderful life.  After a long career at Microtel and previous to that Lenkurt Electric, she retired, along with her husband to their dream home in Madiera Park, BC. Gerry loved her...

Sep 10, 2014

Grace Gallacher Gaylie (Tobin) born in Glasgow, Scotland October 14 1924 passed peacefully on September 10 2014. Daughter of William Tobin and Anne Rodgers, mother of nine children, Grace truly and generously blessed all those she met. With her strong Irish roots, unshakeable faith, and Glaswegian humour (present to the end), Grace was always serving others, and...

Sep 9, 2014

Nancy died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning following a long illness.  We are saddened by the loss of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. The daughter of Genevieve (O’Neill) and George Sydney Grant, she was predeceased by husband Charles Bennett (2004), and sisters and brothers Helen Lang, Bill, George, John, Robert, Gwen Tate, Alan,...

Sep 7, 2014

Colin John Procter, son of John and Annie Procter, was born in Accrington, England on June 29, 1929. After finishing his joinery apprenticeship, he worked in New Zealand for several years. He immigrated to Canada in 1955 and ended up in Vancouver; where he met Marion, his loving wife of 56 years. Colin is fondly remembered by...

Sep 4, 2014

Thomas Joseph Boyle has passed away, at the age of 92, after a long and fulfilling life. Surrounded by caring family, he died at home after a period of decline from age-related conditions. Tom is survived by his wife of 64 years Marjorie and six children Cathleen (Rich), Jim (Nancy), Eleanor (Harley), Margot (Phil), John (Orie) and...