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Ernest Lebrun June 27, 1934 - January 11, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and the fondest of memories that we announce the passing of Ernest Lebrun, at the age 87. After a short battle of pneumonia, he passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. He leaves behind his two sisters, Irene Chartrand, and Lorraine (Laurent) Fortier of Timmins, Ontario. Daughters, Kim (Terry) Johnston, Lynn (Francois) Chasse and Angel (Mark) Corson, Nancy & (Gaston) Fortier. Grandchildren: Troy (Natasha) Johnston, Sabrina Johnston, Kourtney (Steven) Byrd, Damien, and Brady Corson (Eric, Anne-Rene & Jason Fortier). Great Grandchildren: Cole, Brooke, Aydea, Kingston and Cayden and numerous loving relatives and friends. Ernest was born June 27th, 1934, in Timmins Ontario to Bertha and Wilfred Lebrun. He was the youngest boy, of eight children. He met Dorothee (nee Brabant) and wed in 1959 in Spragge, Ontario. They moved to Timmins where Kim and Lynn were born, where he worked as a gold miner. Later moving to Merritt where Angel was born and the girls were raised. Working at Craigmont Mine as a Miner, and then at the School District as a Janitor from approximately 1974 until his retirement. He met Elaine Sime with whom he lived with for 10 years and enjoyed travelling and staying in California for a few months multiple times a year. He later moved back to his hometown of Timmins, Ontario in 1991, where he met his partner Germaine Gauthier and lived with for 22 years. He moved to Kamloops in 2012, where he lived happily until his passing. Through the years, he enjoyed broomball, bowling, travelling, dancing, wood working, drawing, painting, bingo and the casino. Having fun with family and friends, he really enjoyed making people laugh as he was quite the jokester. He had a very kind heart and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Dong at the Royal Inland Hospital and special thanks to the compassionate and helpful nurses: Lesley, Heather, Kate and Brandi and numerous other staff. A Memorial service will be held in the spring in Merritt, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kamloops Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Carl David Lind. He was born in Haney, BC, then resided in Merritt, BC until 1992. From 1992-2011 he lived in Revelstoke, Sorrento and Kitimat. In 2011 he moved to Campbell River where he resided on his sailboat for the past 10 years until his passing. He moved many times to continue his career in forestry. He started his career in Forestry with ML Brown Lumber Ltd. In 1983 as a skidder operator; shortly thereafter in 1985 he transitioned to a faller, this was the occupation he truly loved. He remained an active faller from 1985 until his passing. He was well respected in his occupation as a fellow falling partner, but most commonly a bull Bucker. Carl always put the safety of his fellow employees and crew first; and his impeccable safety record of 38 years speaks for itself. He was adventurous and quick witted and loved all forms of vehicles, and recreational vehicles especially if they went fast. He never asked for much but was always the first to lend a hand to anyone. He was strong, hard working and a man of morals and ethics. After a hard day’s work, he enjoyed his music and an occasional ice-cold Corona while socializing with his sister Carolyn and brother-in-law Al in the shop. (Lovingly referred to as Al’s Cluttered Shop). He also thoroughly enjoyed his time spent with his nephews and niece At his sister Connie’s Salt Mine (landscaping in the weed patch…his words not ours). He grew very close with them during the past 5 years, and he was proud of all their accomplishments. Carl was mechanically inclined, further enhanced from the years of teachings by his heavy-duty mechanic father, David Lind. He was a fantastic problem solver and could always MacGyver anything. During the past 2 weeks our family got to meet many of his sailboat/marina neighbour’s and they all mentioned how he helped them with mechanical sailboat issues and how much they will miss him. Carl was predeceased by his mother Dianne Lind in 2017, and his brother Earl Lind in 1988.He leaves behind to cherish his memories his father David Lind; sister Carolyn Lind (Al Figenshaw) and sister Connie Rauch, nephews Chris Rauch, Mike Rauch; and niece Jennifer Rauch ; and his 3 children Cody Earl Lind, Steavie Taylor Lind and Colton James Lind He will always be loved and sorely missed As per Carl’s request there will be no service
To our brother Carl with Sisterly Love Living on your sailboat, a life you so loved Endless sunrises, and sunsets sent from above You were a humble man to your core Eternal memories for us to adore Today as we honour you, we walk along the sandy beach shore Seals, salt air, waves and the beautiful ocean, we couldn’t ask for more We hear your whispers in our ears Be strong, don’t cry I am still here As the ocean tide washes in and out Your life well lived, without a doubt Your love of the forest, it brought you such peace The beauty of Nature, wildlife, and a fresh spring breeze You were mischievous and loved to have fun But never before the work was done A shoreline and ocean as far as one can see Gone from our physical presence, our hearts will remember thee Your smile, bright blue eyes and bear hugs we will surely miss With time we will gradually begin to heal from this A son, brother, uncle and friend We will honour you until the end
Sail on CARL Sail on Give Heaven some Hell
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Lora Jeanne Graham January 13, 1978 - January 9, 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lora Graham on January 9, 2022. Lora is survived by her loving children, Brock, Mason and Payton Moffat, her brother Niel JJ Graham, nephew Landon Graham, parents Niel and Trudi Graham, Grandmother Lorraine Graham as well as many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Lora fought a long battle with addiction but her fight is now over. Those of us left behind hope she has found peace at last. No service by request.
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