Obituaries

SCOTT, Gerald Douglas — March 4, 1936 – Nelson, BC; October 12, 2013 – Calgary, AB Gerald Scott of Calgary passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Gerald, also known as Goop, lived a full and colorful life. He was born in Nelson, BC and also lived in Kamloops, BC, Rossland, BC and finally settled in...

Robert Donald (Don) Lyon October 31, 1936 – October 11, 2013 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Donald Lyon after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer. Don retired to Nelson with his wife Heather in 1997. He embraced life here and was an active member of the community. Don volunteered ...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gaetano Santucci; he passed away peacefully with family by his side on Oct 9th 2013, Gaetano was born on October 20, 1930 in Forino, Avellino, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1956, where he began his long career with CP Rail. In 1960, his bride Domenica joined him in Canada...

Ramsden, Evelyn Marie Evelyn Marie Ramsden passed away peacefully October 1, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Evelyn Ramsden was born July 1, 1929. A family service is being held.  ...

Rosemary Jane Wilson (Hornett) With our deepest sorrow and gratitude we thank Rosemary (Romy) Wilson (Hornett) for being in our lives until she said her final goodbye October 1st, 2013. The light Romy brought to our worlds was contagious and apparent in all those that had the fortune to get to know her; whether that was through...

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Victor (Sonny) Hurst of Slocan, BC on September 22, 2013. Sonny was born on February 27, 1959 in Nelson, British Columbia to Victor and Evelyn Hurst. He will be dearly missed by the members of the Slocan community and will live on in the hearts of his friends and family....

NOREEN MAE HARTLEY 1940 ~ 2013 Noreen Mae Hartley, 72, died Thursday, September 26th, 2013. Noreen was born October 12, 1940 in Stornoway, Scotland and was the youngest of 6 children. She graduated from the Royal Infirmary Nursing School as an RN and moved to Canada with her husband in 1966. She settled in Nelson, BC and...

Katherine Claire Hiles April 24, 1982 Austin, Texas- September 15, 2013 Nelson, BC Our dear sweet Katy brought such beauty to being human! Her laughter, joy, dedication to spirit and helping others, touched the lives of those around her. She spent her days caring for little and big ones, learning the ways of sacred service....

Eileen Lenore Scanlon July 24 1927-Sept 9 2013 Eileen, born in the Yukon passed away peacefully in Nelson BC. She will be lovingly missed by her daughters, Cindy and Cathy and her son Ken, her grandchildren Christina, Ashlee, Lenetta, Carl, three great grandchildren and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Carl...

Geurt Smienk was born in the town of Putten, Province of Gelderland, Holland on August 5, 1932 the second son of Gijsbertje (nee Heimensen) and Willem Smienk. Geurt grew up with a loving family and close community and was the sunshine of his parents. He was always close to his cousins and friends. During the war Geurt lost ...