Volunteers We Remember

Volunteers We Remember

Bill Melville (deceased) was a long-time service volunteer and the first President of the Richmond Food Bank Society.

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.

Doris Forsythe and Alf Edinger were long time volunteers for the Food Bank and are enjoying their retirement.

Doris Forsythe + Alf Edinger

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

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

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

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.