January 2, 1931 – March 22, 2020
at the age of 89 years:
There will be a memorial service followed by a reception for Maureen on July 16, 2022, at 11:00 am at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm, BC.
Maureen Moan (nee Woodcock) passed away on March 22, 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. Maureen is predeceased by her first husband, Herb Whitehead, and by Melvin Moan whom she married in 1984. Although the facility in which she lived had gone into lockdown, her daughter Leona was able to be with her during her final days. Maureen is lovingly remembered by her children Brian Whitehead (Sheryl), Lynn Whitehead (Leanna) and Leona Claxton (Hugh), and her grandchildren Karrie Whitehead (Anna-Marie), Darryl Whitehead (Claire), Krista Whitehead (Jeremy), Paige Naughton (Mike), and Margot Claxton (Terry), and by her great grandchildren.
Maureen was born on January 2, 1931, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to a farming family. She was the third of four girls born to Florence and Ray Woodcock and remembered spending hours helping on the farm while also attending school. The family eventually moved from Saskatchewan to Alberta by covered wagon when Maureen was around 13 years old; she rode a horse for the journey as it was her job to wrangle the small herd of cattle during the trip. They eventually moved to the Grandview Bench area in Salmon Arm when she was in her teens. There was no way for Maureen to finish high school as the school in Salmon Arm was inaccessible from Grandview Bench, a circumstance that she regretted throughout her life. Maureen was married and the mother of three children by the time she was 21 years old. Although very young herself, she put tremendous energy into raising her children while managing a household with no running water and a wood stove on which to cook. Not having been able to attend high school, Maureen spared no effort in ensuring her children completed school, not an easy task in Burns Lake in the 1960’s. Maureen loved to sing and dance and was a talented artist and seamstress who could turn her hand to many tasks ranging from renovating the basement to repairing the blankets she had sown for her grandchildren.
After her divorce from her first husband, Maureen was fortunate to have found love again with Melvin Moan, who adored her. Mel and Maureen loved to dance, and were a joy to watch on the dance floor. Maureen embraced being a stepmother of adult children, and formed close relationships with, and is lovingly remember by, her stepchildren Arvid Moan (Sandy), Dan Moan (Vicki), and Jamie Moan, and by her step grandchildren Kristofer Moan, Andrea Moan, Krystal Nemez (Nathan), and Carrie Normandeau (Geoff) and her step great grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service followed by a reception for Maureen on July 16, 2022, at 11:00 am at Fischer’s Funeral Home in Salmon Arm, BC.
September 26, 1942 – March 21, 2020
at the age of 77 years
Cyril Gosse, at the age of 77, passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Born in Whitbourne Newfoundland September 26, 1942.
He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1960 and served 31 years before retiring in 1991.
Cyril was preceded by his parents Cyril and Hattie, sister Florence and brothers David and Gordon.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith, his daughter Jennifer, and his son Richard, daughter-in-law Laura and grand children Peter and Louise. He is also survived by sisters Alice and Harriet and brothers Robert and Raymond. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The Celebration of life is being planned for a later date.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation.
October 22, 1931 – March 17, 2020
at the age of 88 years
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Hall (nee Parker) born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1931. She was a long-time resident of Salmon Arm.
Shirley was well known by many in the community through the years, and will be greatly missed for her kindness, humor and bright smile. She was the last surviving member of her family. She will be forever missed by her daughter Sandy (Jim), sons Ken (Yuwadee) and Mike (Michelle) and daughter Kelly (Todd). She was predeceased and now reunited with by her first-born son David.
She will also be missed by grandchildren, Michelle, Jennifer, Jeff, Sherri, Matthew, Tasha, Bobbi, Cathan, Cass, Deiter, Brinae and Teerin. Great grandchildren, Manny, Eva Jean, Josh, Jaida, Alyvia, and Jessica, Bentley, Bailey and Parker
As well, we want to send Moms love to Jim, Rose and Marnie.
We would also like to thank the staff, nurses and care aids of Mount Ida Mews for their kindness, support and love for her. You know who you are, and she loved you. Shirley held you all in her heart. We also believe Shirley would have said thank you for allowing her to experience “Care Home Shopping,” a unique experience like no other.
May the circle be unbroken Mom, see you later.
August 31, 1926 – March 17, 2020
at the age of 93 years
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom. She was born in New Westminster and lived there for 90 years and then moved to Salmon Arm for her last 4 years. She was predeceased by her husband, John (Jack), her sisters Inez and Eleanor, and brother Bill. She is survived by her sons Bob (Sandra), Doug (Lynn), granddaughter Danielle, sister-in-law Mary Chance, and nieces and nephews. Mom was a dedicated Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She lived a wonderful life, loved to travel, and passed away peacefully at her senior’s care home. She will be missed by all who crossed her path and we will always remember her with love in our hearts…today and always!
Share condolences and memories of Lorraine through her obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com
December 19, 1934 – March 17, 2020
at the age of 85 years
March 26, 1948 – March 17, 2020
at the age of 71 years
If you knew Don, you knew that smile and that he was always quick to give you one. We said good bye on March 17th as Don passed peacefully, ending a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Don was the 3rd son & twin (Doug) born to Raymond & Leona Hemeyer, in Ponoka Alberta. Survived by his brothers, Dennis(Maggie) , Robert “Bob”(Anita) & twin Douglas “Doug” (Carol), His wife/best friend Gail, their two children Art (Chantal), Lorelei (Rick), grandchildren Byron, Braedon, Brienna and Desiree. Nieces Jackie, Brenda, Nephews, Micheal, Brent, Wayne, Kevin,
Don was born into a family of farmers, where his love of the land began. He had a green thumb and could turn bare land into a a beautiful yard , with green grass & fruitful gardens. Don grew up on the farm but decided at an early age, that he wanted to see more. One of his first jobs was at a lumber yard, that was the start of a long career & many moves with Beaver lumber. Medicine Hat, Milk River, Rimbey, Prince George, Russel & Dauphine Manitoba, Leduc, Forestburg, Ponoka, where he and Gail moved to her family homestead, but Don was restless again… Grande Prairie, Berwyn, Salmon Arm, Edmonton, Kelowna and finally Salmon Arm again. During his travels he gave up Beaver and tried a number of things, sold insurance, worked for the Alberta government, owned a convenience store & restaurant, managed a jewellery store, worked at Home Depot, then semi retired working part time for his son at Arthur’s Gemset Studios. He built and reno’d houses along the way, always making a house a home. If you spent the day with Don, you would be offered a beer, share some laughs and hear some pretty fun, crazy stories of his youth, the farm & amazing friends he’s made along the way. Wherever Don & Gail lived they made life long friends . As “Grampa” he had a playful side and loved to shock his grandkids with his humor, they were the “apple of his eye” and he loved spending time with them, teaching them & always making them laugh.
Don was loved by many & will be terribly missed… we can be comforted knowing he is in a paradise riding his mower through a field of beautiful green grass, a beer in his hand, a smile & sunshine on his face.
The family will have a memorial at a later date. A special thank you to Dr. Heunis & the palliative care nurses at Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
