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Attwood, Grayce

June 7th, 2021
1926 - 2021 Grayce Eva Roberta Attwood (nee Stephens) was born in Montreal, QC on May 1, 1926, and passed away in Fernie, BC on June 5, 2021, at the age of 95. Grayce grew up in Longueuil, QC and loved dancing, starting at the age of 10. By the age of 15, her passion led her to open her own dancing school in Longueuil where...

Hawkins, June Nora

June 7th, 2021
November 2, 1928 – May 30, 2021 Sadly, Mom passed away  on May 30, 2021, at Poplar Ridge Pavilion in Trail, at the age of 92.  Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1928 , Mom moved to Castlegar when she married John in 1946.  A few years later, they moved to South Slocan where Mom has lived independently after my Dad,  John...

Tummillo, Donato

June 7th, 2021
April 1929 - May 2021 We are sad to announce that our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many has passed away.  He leaves behind his children Joe, Nancie (Doug), Tony (Anna), Susie (Rich) and Fran (Rich); grandchildren Lori (Troy), Rob (Allison), Michael, Donato, Sarah, Scott, Connor...

Grierson, Steve

June 7th, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Grierson on May 31, 2021 after a 10 month battle with cancer. Steve was born in Toronto, Ontario to Jim and Bettine Grierson and has lived in Nelson BC, near Balfour, since 2000. Steve was an avid skier and golfer and loved his gardens and the mountains. The Kootenays...

Whiteley, Edna

May 29th, 2021
April 3, 1921 – May 24, 2021   On the evening of May 24th, 2021 Edna Elizabeth Whiteley (nee Steed) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, family, and the community of Nelson. Edna is predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Fred Whiteley, as well as son ...

Cooper, David Jesse Green

May 13th, 2021
Dave Cooper AKA Jesse Green.  Born in 1951 in Trail, BC and died in 2021 in Nelson BC.  He had a tough childhood and was put in a situation that no child should ever face.  He dropped out of school in grade 8 but he never gave up on life.  He lived an exciting life and remained best friends with his teenage pals throughout ...

DeJong, Ida Marie

May 13th, 2021
March 2 1935 – May 5 2021 Mom passed away peacefully at home with family by her side after a short illness. She was predeceased by her Husband John DeJong, her sisters Ann Gabor, Marie Catenacci and Josephine (Jo) Catenacci. Mom is survived by her children Terry (Lisa), Randy (Kelly), Chris & Carolyn DeJong. Also left to...

Amaral, David Michael

May 13th, 2021
Sept. 29, 1949 – May. 3, 2021 David passed away peacefully at Jubilee Manor holding hands with his beloved wife & life long partner Liz Amaral following a long journey with Fronto-temporal Dementia and Cancer. Family came first for David and Liz.  They were a powerful parenting duo creating a safe and vibrant space for ...

Reed, Donald Anthony “Don”

May 3rd, 2021
Donald Anthony Reed “Don” passed away peacefully in Kootenay Lake Hospital Nelson B.C. on April 18, 2021 at 58 years of age. Born in New Westminster B.C. June 10,1962. The sixth in line of seven children of Jim and Carmen Reed (nee Fletcher). Don was a bachelor; his love was his family and friends. Always worried when any of...

Choquette, Helen Christine

May 3rd, 2021
It is with great sorrow that the family of Helen Christine Choquette announces her passing on April 17, 2021 at the age of 95. She has gone to join our dad, Arthur. Predeceased by her parents Catherine and George Sutherland, brother Alex, sister Jemima and son-in-law Richard. Mom is survived by her five daughters Cathy (Fred),...

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