Dec. 5, 1936 – May 6, 2026
With great love and sadness, the family of Dolores Bird announces her passing on May 6, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in New Westminster, BC, Dolores was the youngest of four children of Jean (McRae) and Walter Blatter. She married Jim Bird, her devoted husband of 59 years, and together they raised their family in Squamish and later Salt Spring Island.
Dolores worked in several roles, including as a telephone operator and at the Post Office, but she was especially proud of her years cooking at the Squamish Valley Golf Club with her close friend Lorraine Hurren. Together they created the famous Bunwhich, and people came from all over for Dolores’s homemade butter tarts. Few know that Jim helped clear the land for the Club’s greenway by blasting stumps and rocks years earlier.
She is survived by her daughters Debbie (Peter) and Karen (Dwight); her sister Shirley Hill; her grandchildren Scott, Dean, Rob, Tawnee, Danica, Tyler, and Shyla; and her great-grandchildren Cassia, Keaton, Kalem, Carter, Hailey, Max, Fletcher, Scarlett, Henry, and Orwell.
She is predeceased by her husband Jim, her parents, her siblings, and her son Scott Bacon.
Dolores will be remembered for her generosity, humour, and the warmth she brought to every gathering. A service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, www.bccancerfoundation.com. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.thompsonfs.ca.
Many happy times spent with Jim and Delores on Cedar Lane. Life well lived. She will be remembered as a woman with a great sense of humor and a kind heart.
Thank you, as requested we are planning a service on the island next Easter weekend.
Deb, Pete and family
We have many fond memories of Jim and Delores, especially the Reno trips and card nights at their home. Delores was a great cook and soooo hilarious at times. We will miss her.
Lovely to hear from you Britine, we hope to plan a service next year in Salt Spring as per her request.
Deb, Peter and family