![]() In retirement, he was an avid gardener and an inveterate putterer. He eventually transferred to Duncan, retiring there in 1987. After the death of his wife, he moved to Calgary where he met and married Betty, his second wife, and the mother of four. He was a strong advocate for labour and social justice. When NUPE merged with CUPE in 1963, Peter moved his family to Kelowna, his base for a territory that ranged from Kimberly to Prince George, serving 53 locals. In 1958, he became the provincial rep for the National Union of Public Employees. After the war, Peter met and married his first wife, Mary, in Saskatoon, with whom he had two children, Darlene and Ron. At discharge, he had risen to the rank of Corporal. Enlisting in the army during World War II was a life-changing experience for him. SeptemJBorn near Osler, Saskatchewan, Peter was the eldest of 15 children. ![]() Condolences may be shared by visiting DRIEDGER, PETER J. We love you Michele and wish you well on your new journey. ![]() Michele always wanted to give back to the community so In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to either: the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, Penticton Secondary School Scholarship & Bursary Fund, SPCA, or the Okanagan College Bursary Fund. Ann's Catholic Church (1296 Main St., Penticton). A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jat 2:00 pm at St. Michele's kindness and welcoming nature will be missed by her family and many friends. Michele was a long time resident of Penticton where she followed her passion for teaching and was well respected by her colleagues. She was predeceased by her husband Gary on November 10, 2011. Michele will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her especially her loving family daughter, Lisa Sine her sisters, Karin Leeson (Ted), Ingrid Murray (Mel) her brother, Pat Burgers her special nieces, Cheryl-Lynn Townsin (Troy) and Angela Gatzka (Jared) and their beautiful children her mother-in-law, Shirley Sine and brother-in-law, Bob Sine. She was the daughter of Odette and the late Willem Burgers. SINE, MICHELE JMichele Sine passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 103-74 Wade Avenue East, Penticton, BC V2A 8M4. Celebration of life will be held Jat 2:00 pm at the Penticton Chapel, 501 Winnipeg St., Penticton, BC. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clifford, her brother, Melville McLennan, and niece, Donna Rosenke (nee McLennan). Gladys is survived by her son, Dale Hamilton, two grandchildren Tammy (Jim) Murray of Duncan, Tony (Shari) Hamilton of Penticton, two great-grandchildren Candace and Tavis Hamilton of Penticton and niece, Anita Rosenke (nee McLennan) of Edmonton. Gladys became an accomplished home vintner and her skill was recognized with numerous awards at local competitions. The family followed Cliff's work with the federal government and eventually settled in Penticton in 1953. After the end of the war, the Hamilton family moved to Vancouver, BC where Cliff attended UBC. Their son, Byron Dale Hamilton, was born in Galahad, Alberta, in 1943. ![]() Gladys McLennan married John Clifford Hamilton in Alliance, Alberta and remained there until Clifford completed his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force. She attended Olds College in Olds, Alberta and earned a degree in Home Economics. ![]() Gladys was born March 8, 1916, in Merna, Alberta, to Scott and Ruby McLennan, Gladys attended a one-room school in Merna where she graduated from high school. HAMILTON, GLADYS EILEEN (nee McLennan) Passed away in Penticton, BC on Jat the age of 97 years. ![]()
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