JANYK, Beatrice Ida

August 19, 1922 - April 5, 2022

In her 100th year, as preparations were underway for her centennial birthday party, after a short decline, "Granny Bea" slipped out the side door and took up her rightful place on St. Peter's side of the Pearly Gates to join her late husband Bill and her many departed friends and relatives.

Left to remember her long and remarkable life are her sons William of Whistler, Robert (Renay) of Bellingham, WA and Barry (Jane) of Gibsons, along with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren - and another on the way!

Recognised in 2018 by Canadian Blood Services as Canada's oldest blood donor, Beatrice gave blood up to age 96 when a pacemaker provided a reprieve after over six decades - and hundreds of donated units. Her blood type? With a wink: "Bea positive" of course!

She credited her long and healthy life to "early to bed/early to rise", being perpetually busy and maintaining a positive outlook and lots of good coffee. "Can't complain about a darned thing around here!" she often quipped. She exemplified the power of the positive and forgiveness of "trespasses" while charming most everyone she met.

A celebratory mass in her honour will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church, Coquitlam, May 31 at 1100 AM.

Although she loved them all, in lieu of flowers, a donation in her name Canadian Blood Services would be a kind and welcome gesture.