100 - John Pollard - Oliver, British Columbia - Headstones of Centenarians on Waymarking.com

John Pollard was born on September 1, 1916 and passed away on October 25, 2016 at the age of 100 years of age. His marker is in the Veteran section.

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of John Pollard, long time resident of Oliver, B.C. at the age of 100 years.

Predeceased by his loving wife Laura in 2010, after 70 years of marriage, John is survived by his three sons: John, Charles and Ross, eight grandchildren as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Born in England, John enlisted with the British Army and in 1947 he, his beloved wife and their first son immigrated to Toronto. In 1953, shortly after the birth of their third and final son, they then relocated to the beautiful mountains of British Columbia. Together John and Laura ran a grocery store in Fort Langley until their retirement in Oliver.

For as long as he could, John volunteered while living in Oliver, namely helping seniors who needed transportation. He also helped run the local bowling alley for a number of years and helped to establish a local lawn bowling league in Oliver.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
Source: Providence Funeral Homes & Crematorium



Oliver Cemetery is well established with interesting old headstones. There is a veterans section, and a scattering garden. There are approximately 3,500 interments that are graced by towering trees and well maintained grassy areas.

There are numerous dedicated benches and dedicated trees, and a memorial garden with a gazebo.

Location of Headstone: Oliver Cemetery

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