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February 8 2014 Posted from the Baker Foster Funeral Home, Suffolk, VA

Mrs Catherine Ann Gribok daughter of Catherine Rochford O’Grady and Henry O’Grady  Born: Dec 10, 1919   Died: Jan 6, 2014   Age: 94 years
Place of Birth: PA    Died In: Portsmouth , VA   Resided In: Portsmouth, VA

Catherine Ann Gribok, 94, passed away Monday January 6, 2013. She was a member of Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Falls Church VA and Church of the Resurrection, Portsmouth VA. Mrs. Gribok retired from Fairfax County where she worked for the Planning Commission and for the Board of Supervisors. She is predeceased by her husband Peter Gribok. She is survived by her children Micaila Worrell, Denis Gribok and wife Jeanie and Stephan Gribok and wife Eleanor; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday January 13, 2013 in King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Highway, Idylwood, VA. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth is handling the arrangements and condolences may be registered at bwfosterfuneralhome.com

To our knowledge, Catherine Gribok was the last family member of generation 3.

February 7 2014 Sent by Joyce Young - from the Vernon Morning Star Newspaper

On January 31st, 2014, Victor Mallette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, ending his ongoing struggle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his wife Eileen, four children and partners; Kirk (Janis), Kim (Cherie), Leslie, and Karen (Martin), seven grandchildren; Kaolin, Clayton, Tosha, Ashley, Jared, Aaron and Leigh and two great grandchildren; Adria and Lucas. 
Victor was born in Montreal in 1925 to Adrian and Gladys Mallette, in Montreal, Quebec. He had two brothers Raymond and Paul. In 1942, at age 17, Victor joined the Navy. An avid and talented skier Vic haunted the sloped of the St. Adele Ski area north of Montreal catching the eye of Eileen Roberts. They were married and moved to Calgary where their two sons were born and then moved back to Montreal and had two girls. Summers were water skiing at the cottage on Lac Muskinonge and winters downhill skiing at the Green Rocks Mallette/Wiley ski lodge at Mont Tremblant. 
In 1975 Vic headed out to Vancouver, B.C. and started a new job with the family eventually following him. Many adventures will be remembered sailing their 27 foot sloop on the Misty II (named after their dog) and skiing from the family built cabin at Whistler. 
In 1990 Vic and Eileen moved to Vernon, B.C. to retire. From their home on Okanagan Lake they continued to ski at Silver Star Mtn. and enjoyed swimming and water skiing on Okanagan Lake. Known for his great steaks, Vic and Eileen’s was the place to be for good food and company. During these years he loved barbershop singing and being part of the Molly Boyd choir. Parkinsons did not define him, but with dignity he battled everyday to maintain his sense of humour and enjoy the day. Vic stopped skiing at 83, but continued to swim lengths at the pool. 
In his last days at Vernon Jubilee Hospital Vic handed in his food order chuckling as he requested barbeque steak - RARE and ice cream from allowed any time to required all the time. 
Thank you to the staff and residents of Carrington Place and Coldstream Meadows. Thank you to the staff of DVA and Vernon Jubilee Hospital (especially those up on Three North). 
In lieu of flowers, donations to support Parkinson Research may go to www.parkinsons.bc.ca. 
The family plans to get together at a later date to celebrate Vic’s life. 
Sorely missed! Totally Loved. A life lived fully ... to be celebrated and remembered by all who knew him

February 3 2014

I'm sorry to let you know that my aunt, Catherine O'Grady Gribok, passed away on January 6, 2014.  She had some difficult last years, couldn't walk and had some vision problems, but she stayed busy as possible, listening to audio books and getting around in a motorized chair.  Her son Dennis moved her near to his home and he took very good care of her; he got her out and about some and to church regularly.

She will be missed!

Annette Brady.

February 2 2014

Our sister Eileen’s husband, Victor Mallette suffered a fatal heart attack Friday night.

Over the past few years Victor has dealt valiantly, as he had dealt with the various slings and arrows life dealt him, with the increasing debilitating effects of Parkinson’s Disease.

We all have fond memories of Vic in his prime. He’ll be sorely missed by all his loving family.

Sheila Roberts Piccinin