August 12, 1947 – March 13, 2024
at the age of 76 years:
A celebration of life will be held July 13, 2024 in Salmon Arm, 371 10th Street SE, 2:30 – 5:00
Born in Laval, Quebec to William Roy and Felicité Bertin, Claude grew up on the Montreal and Lachute areas with his sister Doris and brothers Nelson, Eugene and Robert. Claude enjoyed living on the Dairy farm while working with his family. He spent as much time as possible getting his brothers into trouble! He loved fast cars and Harley Davidsons.
Claude is survived by his wife Paulette (step-children Amanda and Justin), his daughter Cherie (Rob and Maddox), his son Chris (Marta), and sons Terry and Justin.
May the sun rise in front of you,
The rain fall behind you,
And the wind follow you
as you ride with Angels in Heaven
and your friends who departed before you.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association, lung.ca/donate.
May 14, 1952 – March 10, 2024
at the age of 71 years:
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Beth (Elsebeth) Gerault (nee Mortensen) on March 10, 2024, at the age of 71. Beth will be greatly missed by her husband Norman, daughter Lisa (Danny) and grandsons Benjamin and William. She is survived by her brother Svend (Donna) and sister Kathy (Peter) and was predeceased by Jakob and Inger Mortensen. Beth will be remembered fondly by many friends and family in Calgary, Sicamous, Vancouver, and Denmark.
Beth was Born in Copenhagen, Denmark and the family emigrated to Canada when she was 3. Beth was involved in the Danish community, working at Nordic Travel for most of her career, and was a member of the Danish Canadian Club.
Living most of their lives in Calgary, Beth and Norm moved to Sicamous in 2012 upon retirement. A yearly trip to Australia to see Lisa, Danny, Benjamin, and William was a highlight for Beth and was spoken about regularly with friends. Beth enjoyed golfing, going for a nice drive (which would always include lunch) and was an avid reader.
A family and friends memorial will be held in Sicamous at a later date.
September 29, 1938 – March 7, 2024
at the age of 85 years:
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, 1pm at the Lakeside Community Church, 121 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm, BC
Hank enjoyed a lifetime of music playing keyboard, mandolin, guitar etc., especially enjoying the guitar.
In 2017 Hank married June Askew. He is survived by his wife June, daughter Rhonda, sons Randolf and Jim, five sisters Betty, Mary, Linda, Ann and Margaret as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Eva.
October 18, 1940 – March 6, 2024
at the age of 83 years:
In loving memory of Carol Isabel Wilson, a beacon of kindness and compassion, who departed peacefully at the age of 83 on March 6, 2024, with her beloved husband John at her side. Carol’s remarkable spirit touched countless lives creating a legacy of love, generosity, and advocacy.
Born in Edmonton in 1940 to Roy and Janet Forman, Carol’s deep love for nature and animals blossomed from an early age. She stood for environmental stewardship and animal welfare, advocating tirelessly for their protection throughout her life. Carol loved the wide-open, sunny Alberta sky and the delicate beauty of a wild rose.
A devoted wife of 58+ years, Carol lived numerous adventures with her husband John, from parachuting where they first met to their shared journey across Europe and North America. Together, they were the essence of partnership and love. A nurturing mom, Carol instilled in her son Barry the courage to chase his dreams.
Carol’s impact extended beyond her family, as she inspired young minds as a much loved teacher. Fondly known as “CW” by her students, she infused learning with joy and enthusiasm, forever leaving an indelible mark on those she taught.
In addition to her husband John, Carol is survived by her son Barry Wilson, daughter-in-law Karen Wilson, granddaughter Cassidy Wilson, step-grandson Jacob Reid, and many cherished relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Eleanor Dallow, and brother-in-law Eric Dallow.
A private Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held with family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the SPCA, where Carol gave so much time and comfort to animals in need.
December 30, 1977 – March 5, 2024
at the age of 46 years
May 19, 1933 – March 4, 2024
at the age of 90 years:
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 721 2nd St., Salmon Arm, BC.
Alfreda was born in Invermere BC, spending her early years there before becoming a long time resident of Sicamous, BC.
The family would like to thank Dr. Beech, Dr. Aslam, Dr. Edmondson, ambulance and hospital staff for their support, concern and kind care. We would like to express our appreciation to the Sicamous and Canoe Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for their ongoing support.
