Volunteers We Remember
Bill Melville (deceased) was a long-time service volunteer and the first President of the Richmond Food Bank Society.
Bill Melville
Margaret Bowering (deceased) was a long-time service volunteer and volunteer coordinator.
Margaret Bowering
Our long-time friend and volunteer Elizabeth Galbraith died 3 July 2008. Elizabeth devoted her long life to family, church, community service, and her many friends.
Elizabeth Galbraith
Sheila Lord was a founder of the Food Bank and long-time volunteer. Sheila had a long life, devoted to service to her family, her church, and the greater community. We will remember her fondly for her gracious manner, gorgeous smile, and gentle humour.
Sheila Lord
Doris Forsythe and Alf Edinger were long time volunteers for the Food Bank and are enjoying their retirement.
Doris Forsythe + Alf Edinger
Shirley Wilkinson passed away May 3, 2005 after battling lung cancer for several months. She's missed by her husband Len and all who knew her.
Shirley Wilkinson
Janice Barnes was first a donor, volunteer, then, from the summer of 2002, the Assistant Coordinator at the Richmond Food Bank. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2004, she fought a hard battle to have more time with family and friends before succumbing August 12th, 2005. Janice was a rare individual and will be missed by all.
Janice Barnes
Jake Vanderpas passed from this earth on Thursday, March 23 2006, after a brief struggle with lung cancer. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and extended family and be missed very much at the foodbank for his many skills and great sense of humour.
Jake Van der Pas
Marjorie retired in 2005 after being with the Food Bank both as a volunteer and a Board member for many years. She passed away on January 1, 2008.
Marjorie Gamble
Dorothy was a long time Wednesday volunteer. She passed away December 30, 2008 surrounded by family. Her smiling face and warm personality will be greatly missed by all.
Dorothy Stubbs
Dave was a long-time volunteer, on and off. He was tragically killed on June 2, 2009. He is sadly missed by brother Ken and all who knew him.
Dave Bowling
Lyris Aquing, a skilled Chartered Accountant who deftly guided the Richmond Food Bank in its fiscal responsibility and development, passed away October 2 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lyris Aquing