Rick Gration
We are sad to announce the passing of a wonderful man: a husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, brainiac and much more. Rick passed in the company of those who loved him on Sunday morning, October 18, at 11:35 am. Rick won and lost many battles with brain cancer. In the end, the cancer was just too much for him to continue the fight.
He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Pearl Gration. Rick is survived by his loving wife Valerie, his son Stephen, daughter Kerrin (Tim) Fraser and grandchildren Jordan and Emily Mae Fraser. He also leaves behind a brother Peter (Victoria), nieces and nephew Heather, Jennifer and Kevin, sister Pat (Rique) Ward, nieces Riqui and Richelle (Marlo) Lewis and grand-niece Rylin, sister Diane (Bill) Dermott, and nieces and nephew Sarah (Chris), Robert (Renee), and Kimberly. Rick is also survived by a large extended family who loved him as their own: his mother-in-law Sylvia MacNeill and Val’s brothers and sisters Doug, Robert, Bryan, Kathy, Ward and Charlene, as well as their respective spouses.
Rick was a kind and loving man who had a special relationship with the Lord. He took solace in a needlepoint done by his mother, which read: The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not Want. Rick was a family member of the Powell River Brain Injury Society and will be deeply missed by all his brainiac family. He worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart and was loved by all his associates and the people who he talked with when they came to the store.
A celebration of his life will be held Monday, October 26, at 1 pm at the Foursquare Gospel Church, 4640 Manson Avenue, followed by a burial service at Cranberry Cemetery.
His wife Valerie would like to thank Wal-Mart, Safeway Powell River, Brain Injury Society, Rotary Club of Powell River, Powell River Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care, the Ambulance and Fire Services and the whole community of Powell River for their support and care in donating to the garage sale to purchase the wheelchair lift for Rick.
Thanks especially to Katie Cameron, Matt Hexter, Stephen Gration, Joanne Lawson, Steve Wadsworth, Charlie Gatt and Wal-Mart for increasing the quality of life for Rick in his final weeks through the generous donations and time for the wheelchair-lift installation.
Donations to Powell River Brain Injury Society or the Powell River Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care) are
appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Robert “Mark” Brown - August 18, 1945 - October 10, 2015
Mark passed peacefully on October 10, with his wife and daughter at his side, and went to his true home in
Heaven. He will be missed by his wife Lila, daughter Tiffany, son-inlaw Raymond and "Jack," his puppy.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 24 at 11 am at Lighthouse Community Church, 4620 Michigan Avenue,
Powell River, BC. Everyone welcome. We are going to miss your shy smile, sharp wit and generous
spirit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: LGCCA, c/o Glasshouse Capacity Services, 107-131 Water Street, Vancouver BC V6B 4M3 (all donations payable to Glasshouse please).
Money raised helps impoverished orphans of Haiti. The founder has been a good friend and support to the Brown family.
Duilio “Dick” Biasutti - September 23, 1931 - October 13, 2015
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father Duilio. He was born and raised in Powell River, and as a millworker for over 35 years he lived his life with passion and his family always
came first. Dick had such a style and charm about him. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years Agnes, and is survived by his children Rick (Peggy), Andrea (Terry), grandchildren Bryce
and Wade who were the light of his life, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He accepted every challenge in life with courage and was an inspiration to us all.
We thank Doctor Meyer and the nurses on the fourth floor for their kindness,
support, and compassionate care for Dick during his illness. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, October 24 at 1 pm at Church of the Assumption, 7109 Glacier Street, Powell River.
We find comfort in knowing he is with our mother again.