07-02-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com

April Dawn Shade

In memory ~
April 5, 1962 – November 29, 2025
April Dawn Shade, has joined the spirit world, at the age of 63 years on November 29, 2025, in Nanaimo. She had a peaceful journey and was surrounded by her family.
April was born on April 5, 1962 to Fredrick Valentine Shade and Mabel Shade, nee Quocksister.
She is loved and deeply missed by many… April Dawn Shade is survived by her beautiful daughter Anastasia Shade-Thomas and Ralph Thomas (dedicated father of Anastasia); her three brot
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