August 26, 1968 – March 22, 2025
at the age of 56 years:
An Open House will be held at the Blind Bay Hall, Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1 – 4 pm
Vicki Mae Donnelly of Blind Bay, BC, passed away peacefully March 22, 2025 at Bastion Place Care Home in Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 56. Vicki had a long courageous battle with dementia.
Vicki was born in New Westminster, BC on August 26, 1968. She did most of her schooling in New Westminster. As a junior her favourite sport was soccer and in her later years, she loved playing baseball. Vicki loved music, tending her flowers and her pet Abby who was her best friend.
She will be forever loved and missed by her partner Paul Hickson and his two children Melisa and Cole, niece Amber Donnelly and son Hayden Richards of 100 Mile House, BC, niece Cassidy (Daven) Mapson of Vernon, BC.
Vicki was the dear daughter of the late Murray and Ruth Donnelly of New Westminster, BC, and a sister to Vina Donnelly of 100 Mile House, BC, Valerie Donnelly of Hope, BC and Dan (Jan) Donnelly and family of Delta, BC.
September 5, 1955 – March 16, 2025
at the age of 69 years
February 10, 1953 – March 14, 2025
at the age of 72 years
July 20, 1940 – March 14, 2025
at the age of 84 years
December 21, 1942 – March 12, 2025
at the age of 82 years:
Ewing, Winifred “Winnie” Westwood, of Salmon Arm, BC and formally of Kelowna, BC, born December 21, 1942 in Ayr, Scotland passed away peacefully March 12, 2025 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Charlie Ewing and her son John Ewing.
Winnie, Charlie and their three children arrived from Scotland to Toronto in 1970 and they moved to BC in 1979. Winnie had several careers: accounting, real estate, but her favourite was at Costco where she was a fixture for 20 years. Mom also played an amazing game of golf and was a member at Sunset Ranch in Kelowna, BC. She enjoyed scrapbooking, gardening and volunteering at the Salmon Arm Thrift Store.
Winnie was a little woman with a huge heart and an adventurous spirit. She will be sadly missed by all that she touched. Rest in peace Mom.
The family will be planning a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Winnie’s memory to the Lung Cancer Canada Foundation.
October 22, 1939 – March 7, 2025
at the age of 85 years:
William (Bill) Lynch, age 85 of Salmon Arm, BC passed away peacefully Friday, March 7, 2025 at Kelowna General Hospital. He was born October 22, 1939 in Kamloops, BC, to the late William and Marjorie Lynch.
Bill loved being outdoors, whether it was tending to his garden or just enjoying nature. Bill had a green thumb and could make the most beautiful flowers and the lushest gardens grow. Bill grew up in Kamloops and then Canoe. He opened up Bill’s Sport Shop in Canoe and it was the favorite place for all the kids to hang out. Bill was very involved with the Fall Fair for many years, serving in many roles.
His passion was in beekeeping and he was a part of the Beekeepers Club in Salmon Arm. He was happy teaching the young people about beekeeping. During his retirement he had a tragic house fire and lost everything. He moved into a amazing home in town called Lander’s Lodge. That was Bill’s “Happy Place.” “Big Bad Bill” as he was known in Lander’s will be missed by many there.
A big thank you to Lesley and crew from Lander’s for taking care of him.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marjorie Lynch, sister Nancy Douglas, nephew John Douglas and best friend Allan Wright.
He is survived by his brother Laird Lynch(Val), nephew Tim Douglas(Leslie) and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be conducted at a later time.
