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Peggy Bonell
October 23, 1927 - January 7, 2014
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Peggy died peacefully with family present.
Peggy was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Bonell, (of 49 years), her son, David Bonell, and her son-in-law Ken Swanson. Peggy has left behind 2 daughters: Patricia McWhirter (Glen), Judy Swanson (Eric) and 1 son, Daniel Bonell (Laurie). She had 9 grandchildren, & 11 great grandchildren. She was called “Mom”, “Granny”, or “Great Granny” by family and “Peggy” or “Mrs. B.” by her friends. Peggy loved her family above all & enjoyed many happy travel holidays to visit her children.
Peggy enjoyed the outdoor life, especially camping, fishing, and hunting with family & friends. Peggy and Ken were campground hosts for BC Parks for many years. They enjoyed several areas in the province as hosts.
Among the countless volunteer activities, Peggy worked for the Kimberley School District for many years, as well as belonging to the Rebecca's & Royal Purple Lodges and the Kiwanis in Kimberly and Oliver.
Peggy has sung in many choirs over the years & enjoyed singing for family & friends. She sang for weddings, funerals and many concerts over the years.
Many thanks to the staff at Haven Hill Retirement Centre for the excellent skills and care shown to our Mom and Granny.
A memorial reception was held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 11, 2014 in the Oliver United Church lower hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Liz Kocsis
Relation: Member of the Oliver Royal Purple
The ladies of the Royal Purple send our condolences to the family. We miss her singing and playing the piano. We will miss the story of her life that she told us, her smile, her dedication. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is in heaven playing her piano and singing with the angels.
From: gary and anita meeds
Relation: friends
we will forever remember her laugh, voice and mostly her friendship. she and grace were good friends throughout many years which is how we got to know her. we thought of her often and would like to pass our condolences to the family. may she rest in peace.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 11, 2014
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Oliver United Church lower hall
511 Church Avenue
Oliver, BC Canada
A memorial reception will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 11, 2014 at the Oliver United Church lower hall.
511 Church Avenue
Oliver, BC Canada
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Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation.
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