Sadly, Dr. Judith Naylor, a highly respected Pediatrician, in Kamloops, passed away suddenly on January 10,2024 with a good friend at her bedside.  She was predeceased by her parents, William and Ethel Naylor and her brother, Derek Naylor. She leaves behind many close friends.

Judith was born February 9, 1937 in Banbury North, County of Oxford, England. She graduated from high school and went into medical school in England.  After completing her medical degree at the University of London, she went on to complete an internship at Kings College. Before leaving England she did several diplomas relating to  Child Health.

Being eager to become a Pediatrician, she emigrated to Canada and started a residency program in Pediatrics at Vancouver General Hospital.  Her 5 year residency training also took her to Ontario, Saskatchewan and Ohio.

After completing her residency, she moved to Kamloops where she spent her entire medical career caring for children and their families. Once as head of the department of Pediatrics, she was instrumental in starting a Neonatal Intensive Care program at Royal Inland Hospital.

In her early years she was a competitive swimmer. She lived for her dogs and over the years she enjoyed the company of many female black Labrador Retrievers.  She was always interested in everything to do with her homeland.

She loved the outdoors.  In  her spare time she enjoyed  cross country skiing, hiking, fishing and grouse hunting. Her favorite vacation was an annual getaway  to the Chilcotin to camp and hunt grouse.

At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations to one of the following: BCSPCA, Food Bank, RIH Foundation would be appreciated in memory of Judith Naylor.

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Sylvia was born on July 18, 1930, in Honeymoon, Saskatchewan, to her father Manoli and her mother Maria and fell asleep in death on January 6, 2024.

She was the sixth of nine children: Sadie, William, John, Ann, Violet, Elaine, Victoria, and Jeannie.

She married George Moniuk in 1954, and they resided in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. George and Sylvia had two children, son Rodney George, and daughter Cindy Lynn.

She was predeceased by her husband and daughter and is survived by her son Rod (Rodney), her sisters Jeannie Carey and Elaine Havisto, grandchildren Trenton and Laura, great-grandchildren Zoe and Katie, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

In November 1968, the family moved to Kamloops, British Columbia, following other family members to warmer winters, leaving the freezing cold behind.

Despite working long hours outside the home, Sylvia kept a clean house and had a home-cooked meal on the table every day. She baked bread and buns every week for her family; the aroma enticing the neighborhood. Her cinnamon rolls were the best! Tales are told of her delicious sweet and sour chicken (special secret ingredient), her cabbage rolls made with sauerkraut leaves, and perogies.

Sylvia is well-known for her generosity and hospitality. She is remembered as having a loving, caring heart, full of life and vigor, a dedicated wife, and a caring mother.

Sylvia was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 29, 1952. She loved the Ministry. Her neighbors received a thorough witness as much by her deeds as by her preaching efforts.

She knew that when the day came for her to fall asleep in death, Jehovah would keep her in his memory and is eagerly awaiting to bring her back to her family and friends. She spoke often of the Bible’s promise of a resurrection found at Revelation 21:4 and spoke fondly of welcoming her beloved daughter, parents, and family back to life.

“Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life” – John 5:28-29.

There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, January 20th, 2023 at 2:00pm in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 270 Leigh Road, Kamloops, BC.  The program will be simulcast on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Please contact Christopher Reynolds (250-753-8703, cmreynolds@shaw.ca) for the login information.

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We regret to announce the passing of Frank Ernest Endersby Jr., on December 24, 2023. Born as Jack Gillespie on January 15, 1934, in Port Arthur Ontario, and adopted at birth by two of the best parents in Canada, Ruth and Frank Endersby Sr.

Frank is survived by his daughters, Susan and Patricia Endersby. He is also survived by many relatives and many close friends in Canada, USA, and Britain. Frank was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 65 years Doreen Ada (new Hutchinson) Endersby, mom, Ruth Endersby, dad Frank Endersby Sr., in 1963 and more recently by his very special black lab friend Abby.

He graduated from senior Matric at Kim high in 1952 and entered an apprenticeship at BC Tel where he was employed until he retired in 1988. Frank was always musically inclined and played bass in the high school, rube band, City of Kamloops, elks bands, and also piano. He loved gardening, building, fishing, and enjoyed many years at the family cabin at Lac Le Jeune. Many fishermen and tourists enjoyed his accordion music from the front deck. Frank and Doreen were very fortunate to spend close to 30 winters in Palm Springs, California. Frank spent several years active in coming and scouting for the Kamloops united church. He was also a past master of Kamloops, Masonic Lodge, No. 10.

I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied, go out into the darkness and put your hand in the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than any unknown.

No service by request. In Lou of flowers, I donation to the Royal Inland hospital foundation in memory of Frank Endersby would be appreciated.

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Marian (alias Suzie) Cackette passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. She was surrounded by family and left in a cloud of love and best wishes. Marian did not fear death; she welcomed it and the chance to join her departed relatives, friends, and dogs.

Marian was born in 1931 and raised in Trail BC. Her childhood was spent in the Great Depression but by the time she graduated from high school, WWII had finished and the economy was booming again. Marian studied teaching at UVic and UBC in the early 1950s. Afterward, she taught elementary school at Willow River, north of Prince George where she met her life-partner Richard Cackette. These were some of the most rewarding years of her life.

Marian and Richard moved to Vancouver and she continued to teach troubled kids part-time. Eventually though, she had to give up teaching to raise her family. When her own kids grew up and moved away, she and Richard moved into their summer cabin at Manning Park. That was in the days before Eastgate had sewers, clean water, or electricity, not to mention TV or radio reception. Heating and cooking were supplied by woodstoves. Lights were kerosene or propane. Marian loved her home at Manning Park but the part she liked the most was her weekly trips to the thrift stores in Vancouver.

After a decade of pioneering life, Marian and Richard moved to Kamloops in 1993. The opportunity to shop at a moment’s notice was welcome. As was electricity, hot water, and a furnace. She also had a chance to plant huge gardens that the local wildlife wouldn’t immediately eat. Marian continued to hit the garage sales and thrift shops with fiendish intensity, almost until the day she died.

Marian believed the role of a thrift store is to re-distribute valuable goods to the less fortunate. She volunteered at several of them for many years. Lots of homeless and struggling people benefitted from her kindness.

Marian is survived by her kids – Jim, Heather, and Mike, and her brother Mike, and by six grandkids and their families. She was predeceased by her husband and by her siblings – Jack, Jim, and Lawrence.

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