Irene was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Vancouver. She retired to Horse Lake and eventually arrived in Kamloops in the early 1980’s. Her two children, Colin (Mavis) and Gail (Jim) were always important in her life. She was an enthusiastic volunteer wherever she lived, especially in schools and her Church. In Kamloops she was well known for the variety of seasonally themed pins she designed and made. She donated many thousands of dollars in proceeds from the sale of those pins to local groups, particularly the Kamloops United Church Choir.
Besides her children, she is survived by five grandchildren – Aaron (Sakiko), Claire (Chad), Nicholas, Noah and Ian, and five great grandchildren – Yuta, Anna, Julia, Lyncon and Piper. The family wishes to thank Dr. Stefanyk, friends at Kamloops United Church, and the staff at RIH, Bedford Manor, Ponderosa Lodge, and finally Overlander Residential Care, where she passed peacefully with her family by her side. There will be no formal service as per her request. In the spring her ashes will be scattered at her favourite spot on Cultus Lake in the Fraser Valley.
Beatrice Ann Weselowski passed away peacefully in Kamloops at Royal Inland Hospital on February 18, 2018 at the age of 56 years young with her loving husband, Derrald by her side. Predeceased by her father Gordon Clapperton, mother Mary Clapperton and her sisters Isabell and Leona.
Mom was greatly loved by her children Monique (Bob), Troi (Dianna), Derrald Jr.(Lorina), Martina (Braydon). Mom will be greatly missed by her 8 beautiful grandchildren; Alexandra, Prisayis, Asia, Vincent, Sahen, Khaleesi, Lashana and Alayna and numerous nieces, nephews and great niece, great nephews.
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With heavy hearts we announce that Mrs. Maureen Bolster (nee Auburn) of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly while surrounded by family at Royal Inland Hospital on February 14th, 2018 at the age of 65
She was born August 5th, 1952 in Whitehorse,YK to Courtland “Auby” and Elizabeth “Betty” Auburn and would be their first of four daughters. Maureen grew up as a child of a military father, living in Ontario, Germany, Calgary, and Pemberton, but eventually settled in Clinton, BC. She went on to grow her own family there and manage the bookkeeping for Bolster Enterprises Ltd., until her retirement last year. Maureen lovingly raised her three children and spent close to thirty years on a beautiful acreage in Clinton. She was an active community member and the first to pitch in on any committee or gathering that needed volunteers.
She had a great love of travel and explored many places in her life, often spoiling her family by including them on her adventures. Maureen was a talented artist; whether it be crafting, painting in various mediums, or creating her successful jewelry business, she had a beautiful eye for design and was always dreaming about that next project. Above all, Maureen had a deep love and devotion to her family and friends; she loved nothing more than to spend time together sharing a nice meal and a glass of wine. Her devotion extended to her grandchildren, where she was known to show up with “just a little something” quite regularly. She always had others on her mind. Her caring spirit will be sorely missed by her loving family: daughter Gaelyn Bolster (Jack) and grandson Jaxon of Kamloops, son Dave Bolster (Dana), and granddaughter Presley of Kamloops, son Tom Bolster (Janelle) of Clinton, and their father Allan Bolster of Clinton, as well as Maureen’s sisters, Cathy Auburn and her children Emily and Brody (Saskia) of Kelowna, and sister Karen Willson (John) and their sons, Courtney, Austin and Brandon of Sooke, plus many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents Courtland and Elizabeth Auburn and sister Sandy Auburn.Read More & Leave Condolences »
On Sunday, February 11, 2018 in the early evening our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Margaret Munro passed away. Born in Grand Banks, Nfld. in 1927, she later married the love of her life, Henry James Munro. They were married in Kentville, NS in 1944 and were together 63 wonderful years. Margaret is predeceased by her husband Henry. Survived by her daughters, Trudy (George) Cairns, Karen Richter, Dawn (Pat) Pitts and son Craig (Sheri) Munro;
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John of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly on January 28, 2018 in a snowmobile accident. Survived by his beloved partner Melina, his sons Vincent and Kyle (Brittany), mother Susan Oswald, father John (Mary), brother Rick (Colleen), sister Lisa (Paul & Aaron) and his faithful companions Char Char and Saber. Predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his step-father, Ralph Oswald.
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