Ronald “Ron” George Bernt, 74, passed away on September 17, 2019 after a short struggle with dementia, COPD and other related illnesses.

Ron was born in Smithers, BC on May 31, 1945 to parents Arthur and Margaret (Brickwell) Bernt.  

Ron’s happiest moment was meeting his beloved soulmate Mary (Cooper) Bernt.  They had their first date on Friday, February 13 and they married shortly thereafter on July 10, 1970.  Their circle of love was subsequently joined by daughters Wendy Bernt and Jennifer Bernt.

Ron worked as an accountant for most of his life, including several years as the Treasurer of the Kitimat School District and Deputy Treasurer of the District of Kitimat.

Ron was a warm, funny, and kind man who will be remembered by many for his wit and humour.  Over the course of his life Ron was a man who would pursue his varied hobbies with great gusto and passion.  He played guitar. He built furniture. He dressed up with his friends and they pretended to be pirates.  He baked.  He programmed and built computers.  He even jumped out of planes.

Ron is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Wendy and Jennifer, his brother James Bernt (and wife Margaret), sister Judy Taylor (and husband Larry), sister  Crystal (and husband Rod) Tate, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many many friends – all of whom are better for having known Ron.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Ron on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Barriere Senior Centre Hall, 4431 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in Ron’s name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, the Terry Fox Foundation or the BC SPCA.

Virginia “Ginny” Swain of Kamloops, BC passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 87 years of age. She is survived by her children, Loreli Hawkin of Vancouver, BC, Daniel Burris of Edmonton, AB, Jesse Swain of Chilliwack, BC, Linda Graham of Colman, AB, Brenda Warwick of Kamloops, BC, and Tommy Swain of Kamloops, BC, and 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her children, Joel Graham and Cindy Bardics.

Ginny worked at Royal Inland Hospital, at Mt Lolo CFS Kamloops as a tour guide, and in various family enterprises. Thanks to Dr. Hollman and the staff at Pine Grove. No formal ceremony.

Memorial donations in Ginny’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Marjorie “Jeanne” McDonald passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital in Kamloops. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Don and her three children, Allan (Pam), Jan (Gary) and Brent (Rhonda). Jeanne also leaves her grandchildren, Kris Fraser, Alyssa Fraser, Tayla Collings (Mike), Garret McDonald (Sarah), Haley Boldt (Tyler), and Brandon Evanoff. She will also be missed by her great grandchildren Calla, Charlie and Michelle. Jeanne was born in Prince Rupert. The second of six children born to Roy and Estelle Lancaster, she grew up mostly in Hazelton, where her father was station agent for the CNR. As a young woman, Jeanne continued the family railroading tradition by becoming an office employee for the CNR in Prince George. Before long, she was noticed by young telegraph operator named Don, and the rest is history. Don and Jeanne remained together for the next 66 years.

Jeanne moved with her young family to several railroad towns; Smithers, Prince George, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and finally Kamloops, where the McDonald’s settled down for good in 1972.  Jeanne worked happily as a manager in the Jewelry Department at Sears from 1972-1987. For many years she spent her summer months golfing at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club and her winter months on the ice at the North Kamloops Curling Club. Most of all, Mom loved family gatherings, where everyone was welcome, and Sunday dinner was always delicious.

Jeanne was predeceased by her parents Roy and Estelle Lancaster, her brothers Norman and Art, and her sister Beth. She is survived by her sisters Maureen and Marg (Gary) along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Ponderosa and the Overlander Extended Care Hospital for their many acts of kindness and care during Mom’s time there.

Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 21 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Pastor Tim Busse officiating.

October 18, 1997 to August 31, 2019

 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of our son Clayton Clemont on Saturday Aug 31, 2019 at the young age of 21.

Left to mourn this loss are his parents Jordan and Shelly Clemont and his sister Grace. Clayton is predeceased by his Papa Jim. Also mourning this loss are his Grandparents Val Clemont, Norm and Lynne Scramstad, Uncle Jason Uncle Scotty (Desi) Odessa, Nate and Kaden as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Clayton started his education at Westmount Elementary. Clayton graduated from Westsyde Secondary School with the persistence and determination of his favourite teacher Janet Berness.

Clayton started work for Cobra Heavy Iron Ltd at a very young age, where he met his mentor (brother) Koyne Watson. Their bond never diminished. Later he joined the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 and started work at BA Dawson Blacktop with his dad.

Clayton was a hard-working, loyal, kind soul. He loved dirt biking spending time at the lake, eating pizza and chicken wings with his family & friends. He was always trying to protect his little sister Grace from the world. Now he can do it from up above.

We will love and miss you Forever.

Clayton’s life was celebrated on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Coast Canadian Inn, Kamloops.

Shirley Lockwood, of Kamloops BC, passed away on Sunday, September 08, 2019 at 84 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband, Don Lockwood, her children Greg (Kelly) Lockwood of Kamloops BC, Maryanne (Tom Carpenter) Lockwood of Blairmore, Alberta, and Charlene (Dwight Unouyeno) Ross of Chilliwack BC, her grandchildren Dane (Amy) Lockwood of Kamloops BC, Taylor (Jason) Richard of Kamloops BC, Tori (Mitch Shaw) Lockwood of Maple Ridge BC, Kyle Bartel of Squamish BC, Cody Bartel of Squamish BC, Hayley (Shaun Monty) Ross of Vancouver BC and Brennan (Danielle) Ross of Chilliwack BC, great grandchild Oliver Lockwood , and numerous relatives, friends and loved ones. She was born in Daly, Manitoba in 1934, moved to Vancouver when she was 6 and then on to Penticton at age 12. It was in Penticton in 1950, that Shirley met the love of her life, Don Lockwood,  and the two were married in 1956. They were blessed with three wonderful children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. During their marriage, they moved several times, returning to Kamloops in 2009. On August 18, 2019, Shirley and Don celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Shirley is finally at peace but will forever remain in our hearts. Shirley’s Celebration of life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2009 in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive. Special thank you to the staff at Overlander Long Term Care Facility. Memorial donations in Shirley’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC or to the Canadian Cancer Society.