1932-2012
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving father, George Linus Power on June 9, 2012 in Kelowna General Hospital surrounded by his cherished children. Born April 6, 1932 to the late Marion (nee McCarron) of St. Mary's Rd. and George E. Power, Peakes, P.E.I. Recently predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann Power (nee Chappelle), on May 19, 2012.
Survived by his adoring children: Gary (Lawona) Power, St. Albert, AB; Helen Power-Lewis (Gordon), Elliotvale, P.E.I.; Wendy (fiancé Gerald), Peachland, B.C.; Rick, West Kelowna; Dan, West Kelowna/Costa Rica; George (Kelli), Vancouver, B.C.; and Ester, Vancouver, B.C. Treasured granddad (Pop) to Shannon (Brad), Justine, Sean, Kaylee, Laurel, Kyra and Kathleen. Step-grandfather to Amanda (Jason), Laura (AJ), Charles and Sarah (Will). Great-grandfather (GG Pop) to Tayler. Step great-grandfather to Aislinn, Rory, Kali, Ella and Aiden.
Left to grieve his passing are his beloved sisters Colleen Gass-Power (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) and Eileen Power (Halifax, N.S.); sisters-in-law Ellen (Gary) Stanhope, Dartmouth, N.S.; and Beverly Chappelle (late John Chappelle), Bedford, N.S.; Sunny (late Robert Power), Vancouver, B.C.; and brother-in-law, Stanley (late Marion), Joyce Myers, St. Albert, AB.
Predeceased by his sisters, Helen Perry, Marion Myers, Georgina, Margaret Ann Power, and brother Robert, mother-in-law Martina (nee Gallant) and James Frederick Chappelle of P.E.I.; brothers-in-law, John and Wendal Chappelle.
Dad will be missed by his many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends across Canada. His wonderful niece Gail (Danny) Rice, Halifax, N.S., will always hold a special place in our father's heart.
After serving 35 years in the RCAF Dad, Mom and Rick moved to Westbank, B.C. (Okanagan Valley), where he soon became a lifelong member of the Legion. Dad and Mom spent countless hours volunteering among the community, singing and performing for many senior centres, and wherever a singer and piano player were needed. Though they made their home in B.C., our parents never forgot their Maritime roots and spent many summers travelling across Canada visiting family and friends along the way. A good feed of lobster was always waiting when they reached P.E.I. thanks to all their wonderful relatives.
Dad was such a loving father with a wonderful sense of humour and a voice like an angel. He loved the simple things in life such as making his homemade beans, birdwatching from their Shannon Lake home, puttering in his garage, travelling, reading, spending time with his beautiful wife, "Barbie", and singing. Friends and family will never forget "Santa" George....every Christmas he would don his Santa suit and bring many smiles to the children in the community by showing up with gifts. His beautiful blue eyes shone when he was surrounded by his family. Family brought the most joy to our father. He tirelessly made sure we never went without. Not an easy task with a large family to feed.
Our family would like to thank Lucy, our special family friend who devoted so much love and kindness by taking care of both of our ailing parents in recent months but most of all by always being there when we needed her the most. Thank you to Dr. David Hawkins and staff who helped lift Dad's spirits. Dr. Hawkins made many special visits to see our father and always made our father feel like he was much more than a patient. A warm thank you to Sarah, care-aid at Cottonwoods; care-aids Dee and Melissa who both gave our father a reason to smile every morning while in the Village at Smith Creek. You both went above and beyond to make our father's last days happier.

Dad you fly like an eagle, soar like a dove.
You will always sing to us from the skies above.
We will continue to live on in all that you have taught us.
You will live on with so many happy times you have brought us.
You and Mom once again are making beautiful music together.
Forever missed, forever loved.

Donations in memory of our father may be made to the Legion Poppy Fund, Westbank Branch 288, The Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon Command 152-5489 Byrne Road, Burnaby, B.C., V5J 3J1.
A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street, Westbank, B.C.
Messages of condolence to the family may be made by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Hansons' Arbor Westwood Funeral Chapel, West Kelowna, B.C.

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