Obituaries Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

WILSON, Keith C.

Driftwood Obituary - July 24, 2024

Born in Ottawa on March 8, 1942, only child of Alice and Jack Wilson, beloved husband of Shelley. A kind and gentle man, Keith...

BYRNE, Grace (Young)

Driftwood Obituary - July 24, 2024

Grace attended the University of Alberta, where she received a BSc with Honours in Physics, a rare achievement for a woman at that time....

CORNWALL, Lewis Francis

Driftwood Obituary - July 17, 2024

Born in London, England to Frank and Brenda (Lewis) Cornwall. He moved to Canada in 1956 and to Salt Spring Island around 1974. Married Beth...

HAGGART, David Richard

Driftwood Obituary - July 17, 2024

David Richard Haggart was born in Brockville, Ontario, on July 31, 1949, and grew up playing by the shores of the St. Lawrence River....

SPARKS, Dawn

Driftwood Obituary - July 17, 2024

Dawn Sparks would tell you she was a quiet person who lived a quiet life. And that’s true. It’s also true that still waters...

KELLY, Robert James

Driftwood Obituary - July 10, 2024

Robert left us far too soon, passing away May 27, 2024, after a brief illness. A familiar face in the Salt Spring community, Robert drew...

OGILVIE, Robert Hollis

Driftwood Obituary - July 10, 2024

Robert Hollis Ogilvie was born on January 12, 1962, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He left this world quickly, after unexpected medical complications,...

NORFOLK, Terrence (Terry) Edward

Driftwood Obituary - July 3, 2024

We are saddened to announce Terry’s passing at the age of 92. Terry was born and raised in Leicester, England. In his words: “I...

DE LA FRANIER, Marion Agnes (nee Schikowsky)

Driftwood Obituary - July 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion Agnes De La Franier. Marion passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones,...

COOMBES, Alan Sydney

Driftwood Obituary - June 26, 2024

Alan Sydney Coombes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 14, 2024, after a short illness. A celebration of his...

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