1943 – 2022.

Peter Melancon passed on November 13th, 2022, due to complications from dementia. He was the youngest son of Rex and Lilla Melancon. Peter was born in Alert Bay B.C. in 1943. Right out of high school he joined the Navy. He and his wife, Heather, had two daughters, Pat and Donna.

His multitude of careers included the Navy, working on BC ferries, working for Melancon Homes which was his parent’s construction company, then running his construction company after moving to Salt Spring Island, he also worked as a baker alongside his daughter Donna and his son in law Alex, his final career adventure was working at Blackburn Dump, which he enjoyed immensely. He was an amazing builder and built many houses on the island. Peter could always take a joke, with a twinkle in his eye, and always loved to laugh. He had many loves in life, which included bird watching, spending time with his many cats, working and just sitting around bullshitting. One of his proudest moments in life was becoming a Papa. Peter is predeceased by his mother, father and eldest brother Bob. Peter is survived by Heather, daughter Pat, son-in-law Jim and grandson Aidan, daughter Donna, son-in-law Alex and granddaughter Anya, stepmom Alice and brother Fred, his nieces and nephews, many good friends, as well as his cat Bee.

No service by request, donations in his memory to the SPCA. A big thanks to all the staff at Greenwoods who took such great care of him.

May 17, 1937 – November 19, 2022.

Ante ‘Tony’ Petrinov passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022 in Duncan, BC at the age of 85. Tony was predeceased his beloved wife, Linda (nee Hodgkinson). He is survived by his niece Julie van Leeuwen, her husband Greg and their 3 daughters Emily, Danica and Peyton; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Barb Hodgkinson; as well as family overseas.

Tony was born in the city of Zadar in the former Yugoslavia, now Croatia. As a young boy during the Second World War, he fled the Nazi invasion on foot. Tony was wounded during this dangerous journey, but he persevered and crossed the border into Italy. Later he traveled to and lived in France, then made the decision to come to Canada at the age of 20. Tony settled in Vancouver and worked for CN for 35 years.
Tony met the love of his life when Linda travelled by CN from Vancouver to Sioux Lookout to visit her brother. Tony patiently waited for her return trip and, as they say, the rest is history. They were married for 47 years until Linda’s passing in 2020. Tony built a beautiful home in Surrey, BC using his incredible carpentry talent. Upon retirement, Tony and Linda settled on Salt Spring Island where they enjoyed many years with wonderful friends.

Tony will be remembered as a loving husband, a loyal friend, a doting Uncle, a true gentleman and a man of great faith. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Salt Spring Island, BC on December 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date.

Special thank you to Carl and Barb Hansson who went above and beyond to support Tony. A live stream and recording of the service will be provided. For those who wish to view the live streaming, please visit: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/64556

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Verity McKenzie passed peacefully at home November 21, 2022. She was 93.
Throughout her life Verity was endeared for her kindness, grace and humour – all with that marvellous style and aplomb!
Verity and Bob, her husband/partner in absolutely everything, were blessed to have shared their great love for almost 70 years. After Bob’s passing in 2021, she impressed all with her strength and determination as family leader and mentor.
Verity was, simply, an amazing woman. She is remembered with affection and a smile by friends and family (4 children, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren). And in recent years her family grew to include special caregivers and neighbours.
Verity, like Bob, did not wish to have a service. Next spring her children will host an open house to celebrate both their lives.

Sept 18, 1927 – Nov 23, 2022.

Louise (Lou) Rumsey (Née Colling) passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 ay Lady Minto Extended Care Home, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Lou is predeceased by her husband Arthur (Art) and daughter Wendy.
Lou is survived by four daughters, Sue (Don), Pam (Paul), Judy (Joe), and Debbie (Wayne), nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

One of eleven children, Lou was born in Hartlepool, England on September 18 1927, where she met and married Art in 1945 and emigrated to Canada shortly thereafter.

Lou and Art lived in Vancouver, British Columbia for many years, where they raised their four daughters. They moved to Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, building their dream home in which they spent many happy years.

It was during her years on Saltsping Island that Lou was able to follow her passions, including her participation in the Raging Grannies activist group and her significant international travels with Art.

Lou was known and admired by family and friends for her dramatic flair, quick wit and dedication to environmental justice.
Lou’s family would like to thank the dedicated health care professionals who cared for Lou during her latter years. In particular, they would also like to thank Janet Rayner, for her loyal friendship and kindness, as well as Lou’s friend Bea, who often visited.

Feb. 13, 1963 – Nov. 26, 2022.

David Tasi, of Toronto, prepared and enjoyed his very last, perfectly-brewed cup of coffee on November 18 in Victoria, BC, at age 59 – two very-content years into retirement.

Known for his keen intellect, David effortlessly cruised through the gifted program in school, and went on to dabble in aviation before settling into a career at the Ford Motor Company in Oakville, a suitable choice for someone who loved cars. Classic motorcycles were another passion. He spent years working on his beloved 1977 Honda 750 – the envy of many a King West hipster. On the side, he earned a certificate in accounting. It surely contributed to discovering a multi-year error by Revenue Canada, which resulted in a substantial tax refund.

David’s long and successful career at Ford was only rivaled by his career as a bon-vivant which began modestly, sneaking out of Appleby College to the only Oakville bar that would serve 15 year olds. It culminated in Toronto where he could be found having dinner and making friends at the bar in any one of Toronto’s top restaurants. Known as one of the greatest tippers of all time, he never met a server, fellow patron, or a negroni with a beer on the side, that he didn’t like. David carried on his appreciation of fine food in Victoria, where meals were made better by the company of his much-loved mom. He loved his healthy lifestyle in Victoria and the city’s natural beauty and vistas. Enjoying the outdoors became part of his daily routine.

David, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident, is survived by his mother, Eta Tasi Hall; sister, Mary Tasi Baker and family; and a large family of friends he chose. He will be remembered as a smart, stylish, generous, and infinitely sociable man, who never failed to demonstrate how much he loved his people. In lieu of flowers, Donations to Doctors without Borders in David’s memory are appreciated.