February 03, 1949 – February 20, 2025
at the age of 76 years:
To the world she was Florence Edna Townsend with a middle name she never liked. But to family and friends she was “Mick.” Despite her six-foot adult size she was born premature and into an incubator. When her father, Arthur Mayo, who enjoyed a drop of rye and dry, first saw her, he noted that she was no bigger than a mickey. So she remained to the point that on the first day of school her mother, Florence May, had to remind her that her actual name was “Florence” and that she would be called.
When she was thirteen, she went to a party in Victoria. There a fifteen-year-old Dale saw her and eventually found the courage to phone her and ask her out. The date was a success and seven years later they were married.
An excellent typist she converted Dale’s scrawl into neat essays and so arose the family joke that her bill for services was the rings on her fingers. Since she had access to Dale’s banking, she was able to save money for a purchase of land and down payment on a house when Salmon Arm beckoned. After marriage and a time in Toronto and return to Victoria, Salmon Arm offered employment. Mickey worked at the Royal Bank and then at home raised her three children: Shannon, married now to Jason Venning; Christopher, married to Gena, nee Elam; and Ashleigh, married to Jeremy Fry. Eventually she became the long-term dispatch at the local transit office. Thus many, many people knew “Florence.”
Taking after her parents Mickey was an accomplished ballroom dancer. Her love extended to travelling and on one trip the cruise ship invited the passengers to occupy the stage for dancing while the ship’s band practised. And she became an unwitting part of the day’s entertainment as the auditorium filled. A trip across Canada in a small van conversion was a highlight and strengthened the marital bonds. But the trip she enjoyed most was the visit to Ireland immediately after County Mayo had won a major sporting event and was flying every flag.
Despite her failing health Mick was able in her last year to spend time with her three children and seven grandchildren. Dying on 20 February 2025, Mick leaves behind a severely bereft husband who is extremely grateful to Vince and Tammy Fischer for their kindness and support.
May 30, 1944 – February 17, 2025
at the age of 80 years:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the quiet passing of our loving Father, Partner, Pompaw, Brother, Uncle and friend on February 17, 2025 at home in Sorrento, BC.
Bob leaves behind his wife Darlene, daughter Kimberly (Dave), brother Terry (Gisele) niece Michele, nephews Kevin, Dave (Andrea) and his grandson Zachary, granddaughter Sydney, stepsons Fabian ( Nadine), Ian (Angie) and their families as well as many nieces and nephews in Manitoba. He was predeceased by his Mother Grace Barnett and Father Wilfred Hampson and his son Robert John Allen (Rob).
Bob began his working life at Burns Meats in Winnipeg, Mn. as a sales rep. and was moved to Cold Lake, AB. He then tried Banking and was Loan Manager at TCC in Edmonton, Ab. He found his calling next as a sales rep with Molson Brewery for the next 25 years in Prince George, BC and Nanaimo, BC where he retired for the first time. He then tried other ventures ie: Managing a Golf Course Restaurant and Lounge in Chemainus, BC, then his own Restaurant called Bob’s on Bernard, in Kelowna, BC next was Resident Manager at a Seniors Independent Living and on to managing Inns for the Sandman Inns and Suites, where he retired for the second time and moved to Sorrento, BC.
Bob also leaves behind so many good friends and his loyal pet Finnegan. He was loved and he will be missed.
October 8, 1934 – February 16, 2025
at the age of 90 years:
Mike was born in Bracken, Saskatchewan to Mary and Mike Bolen Sr, the seventh of eight children. The family moved to BC to settle in Giscome and later Kamloops.
Mike leaves to mourn him; his loving wife Patricia, five children, Gerald (Laurie), Sharon, Donald (Laurie), Marie (Dan) and Keith (Tinwei), seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mike loved creting objects from wood in his workshop, camping and travelling in the motohome from Alaska to Mexico, across Canada and many other places.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Seniors Hall in Silver Creek where Mike was a lifetime member.
July 7, 1930 – February 16, 2025
at the age of 94 years
September 8, 1933 – February 15, 2025
at the age of 91 years:
Celebration of life will be held at Dawson Creek, BC in summer 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Frederickson on February 15, 2025. Born in Pouce Coupe, BC to Smith and Myra Frederickson. Doug lived a full life of love, laughter and dedication to his family.
Doug is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Judy, two sons, Al Thomas, Darcy Thomas (Diane), daughter Donna Svisdahl (Garnett), Beverly Moe (Frank), grandsons Cory, Cody, Christopher, Morgan, Luke, Isaac and Aidan and granddaughters Chanelle and Sonya. He was predeceased by brothers Earl, Ken and Ernie as well as daughters Darris and Sheila.
We would like to thank Dr. Heunis and staff as well as the Palliative Homecare program and staff.
May 8, 1951 – February 13, 2025
at the age of 73 years
