Marguerite Sargent

Aug. 14, 1924 – Oct. 16, 2013

Marguerite Sargent, a 41 year resident of Roland Road, Fulford Harbour, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her home in the ECU at Lady Minto.

Marguerite was a past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star and was also active in Seniors For Seniors (as it was known then), Meals on Wheels, the Ham Club and the Blue Water Cruisers.

Marguerite was very adventurous, riding pillion with her husband Jim on a motorcycle trip around Australia in her 50’s, and accompanying Jim circumnavigating Vancouver Island on a 29’ sloop in her 60’s. She also did 2 extensive walking tours in England with a friend. She and Jim were enthusiastic snowbirds and had many friends around Canada and the US.

Marguerite was a devoted, loving and enthusiastic grandmother. When the great-grandchildren began to arrive the same love was extended to them.  

Marguerite was predeceased by her husband Jim and her son Daniel. She is survived by her daughters Sylvia (Dave Dykes) and Laura (Dave Williamson); her grandchildren Harvey Dykes (Elissa), Jack Dykes (Heather), Rob Dykes (Sheri),  Kay Christianson and Britt Christianson; and her great grandchildren Jacintha Dykes, Cooper Dykes and Emmanuella Dykes.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Lady Minto ECU Comfort Fund would be appreciated. No service at the request of the family. A celebration of Marguerite’s life will be held at Ruckle Park next summer.

We invite you to visit Marguerite’s memorial website at www.haywardsfuneral.com

Many thanks to Dr. Reznick, Jean Southgate and all the staff at Lady Minto ECU.

Rest in peace Mom.

You deserve it and you will be missed.

PERRY, June

June passed away peacefully on October 4, 2013, ending an amazing life filled with family, close friends, travel and adventure. Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, June 12th, 1926, June left the Prairies at a young age with her first husband, a handsome, soon to be advertising executive, named Bill Ellis. After a short stint in Montreal, they moved on to Vancouver where they both fell in love with the city and its lifestyle. Soon after, their first son Mark arrived and then John. A surprise addition many years later was Barnaby. Life was busy with boating, skiing and socializing with friends in their numerous homes they designed and built in West Vancouver. Sadly, Bill’s sudden death in 1965 left June a young widow but in 1973 she fell in love for the second time when she met Captain Hector Perry on a ferry to Salt Spring Island. Her life continued to be a whirlwind of worldwide travel, volunteering, entertaining and boating trips with family. Despite her busy schedule, June found time to get a degree with honours from SFU. June and Hector eventually retired to Salt Spring where their lovely home, Eaglecroft, provided a welcoming and peaceful retreat for all of their friends, children and grandchildren. June immersed herself in the community of Salt Spring by volunteering for the Library, the Anglican Church and the Canadian Federation of University Women. Despite Hector’s passing in 2000, June continued to entertain and travel with family to the Bahamas and Hawaii. In her final years, she moved back to the West Vancouver waterfront that she loved so much. June had a charming and disarming wit, freely laced with her signature silvery laughter and a curiosity about life and people that entranced friends and family of all ages, and which remained a constant until the end. She will be missed by her sons, Mark (Suzie & daughter, Kate), John (Sheila) and Barney (Doug), Hector’s children Sue Jay, Sandy (Gary) and Alan (Debbie), and her grandchildren Caitlin, Spencer, Andrew, Owen, Meredith, Christie, Joanne, Mark Jr. (Jessica), Marina (Jon), Diane (Blair) and great grandchild, Joseph. The family would like to thank the incredible staff at Lynn Valley Care Centre and her amazing companion, Weng De Leon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salt Spring Island Public Library (via www.canadahelps.ca) are appreciated. Two celebrations of June`s Life will be held: West Vancouver Yacht Club, October 18th at 5:00 p.m., and All Saints by the Sea, Salt Spring Island, October 20th at 3:30 p.m.

For those wishing to share a memory of June, please visit www.hollyburnfunerals.com

Hollyburn Funeral Home Ph. 604-922-1221

Edward Davis

April 24, 1943 – October 1, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ed has taken his last flight to glory. He died in the loving arms of his wife on October 1, 2013. Predeceased by his mother Dorothy and son Lance. Left to mourn: Jean, his wife of 42 years, son Chad Williams, sister Dawn Olson, nephew Danny Chamblin, niece Brooke Olson, god-son Luke Hylands, god-daughter Stevie Hoesel.

Born in Auburn, California in 1943. He served his compulsory in the US Navy and moved with Jean to Salt Spring Island in 1972. While Jean taught school, Ed pursued his passion for flying and became a well known float plane pilot and realtor. He enjoyed aerial photography, loved fishing and sleeping outdoors. Covering the BC Coast and Yukon, Ed left a favourable impression wherever he landed. Often seen driving around town with is dog Tux in his classic ‘54 Mercury Convertible – a car he kept from age 16.

A generous, adventurous soul who loved life so much. He will be sorely missed by his family and many, many friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Reznick and the dedicated staff at Lady Minto Hospital and to the doctors and staff at the BC Cancer Clinic in Victoria.

A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held on October 12, 2013 at Meaden Hall (Legion), 120 Blain Road at 1:00 pm. A time to share our memories of this very special warm-hearted man.

Dr. Ian Chisholm

Feb. 17, 1932 – Sept. 25, 2013

It is with regret that the family of Dr. Ian Chisholm announce his passing on Wednesday September 25th, 2013.

Ian was born on February 17th 1932 at Glasgow, Scotland.

He is survived by his wife Margot, sons: Fergus (Elaine)of Saskatoon, Allister of Edmonton, Rod (Linda) of Banff, and grandchildren Ryan, Rob, Melinda, Evan, Robert, Scott and William.

Ian had an outstanding career in medicine, practicing and teaching Ophthalmology in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1975 he took a position at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Ian and Margot retired to Salt Spring Island in 1992 and have enjoyed many good years in the island community.

Grateful thanks to Dr. Reznick and the staff at the Lady Minto Hospital for providing care and assistance. Thank you also to the kindness of the neighbours, friends and community who have been so supportive and helpful .

A memorial service will be held at the Salt Spring United Church on Saturday October 5th at 2 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.

Lyman (Paddy)Guinevan

July 1, 1922 – September 10, 2013

At 4:29 a.m., Tuesday September 10, 2013 the world lost a kind and gentle man to his “final journey”. Paddy joins his wife Pamela, daughter Dodie and grandson Sean. He was born July 1, 1922 in Newcastle New Brunswick and moved to B.C. at an early age. He served honourably and proudly in the Royal Canadian Navy in WW2, the B.C. Police and The Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Paddy and Pam retired to Salt Spring in 1986. Paddy leaves behind to celebrate his 91 years his daughters Kathleen and son-in-law Glenn, Vivian and son-in-law Doug, sons Richard, Robert and daughter-in-law Norma and his son-in-law Rolf. Grandchildren David(Ronnie), Pamela, R.J., Cris (Brenna), Tristan, and Jake and great-grandchildren Ricky, Erica, Jordyn and Devin. He also leaves his sister Margaret Jeler. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 3pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Meaden Hall on Salt Spring Island, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dad’s name to your charity of choice would be appreciated by his family. Funeral arrangements by Hayward’s Funeral Home.

Eleanor St. Clair Lloyd (nee Wallbridge)

Jan. 13, 1915 – Sept. 4, 2013

Our dear mum Eleanor passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Her strong spirit and kind and loving ways will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. Eleanor was born in Vancouver and spent many happy summers at the family cottage in Sechelt. It was there that she gained her lifelong love of swimming in the ocean, which she continued to do every summer until she was 96. Eleanor trained as a nurse, graduating from Toronto General Hospital in 1938. She worked at the Vancouver General Hospital before joining the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in 1941, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Nursing Sister. She and her sister Grace served together overseas during WWll in the 16th Canadian General Hospital Overseas Forces from 1942 – 1945. It was while she was in England that Eleanor married Lt.-Cmdr (Engineer) John F. Lloyd, also serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve.

Her service overseas was a formative time in her life and through the years Eleanor always kept in touch with her Nursing Sister friends, and hosted an annual reunion picnic for many years at her home on Saltspring Is.

Following the war Eleanor and John settled briefly in Colorado, then moved to Quebec where they lived in Beauharnois, Ville de Lery and Bedford before moving to Pickering ON and later Vancouver. During that time, Eleanor was busy raising their four children and making lifelong friends along the way. After retiring in 1973 Eleanor and John moved to Saltspring Is. where they spent many happy years in Vesuvius. For more than 25 years Eleanor volunteered in the extended care ward of the Lady Minto Hospital in Ganges. Eleanor and John were founding members of the Trail & Nature Club and hiked all over the island, as well as many places around the world in their travels. Eleanor spent her 89th birthday riding an elephant in Thailand.

Eleanor’s great loves in life were her family, friends, gardening, swimming, watching the birds and walking and hiking on her beloved island. She was known to many besides her own grandchildren as Granny, and her passing will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Eleanor was predeceased by her loving husband John, her sister Grace and brother Henry. She will always be in the hearts of her children Bruce, Grace (Huntly), Norah (David) and Kitty (Ian), and her granddaughters Kate (Tran), Elizabeth (Leigh and great-granddaughter Bree), Claire (Paul) and Frances.

A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held 2:00pm Sat. October 12, 2013. Please contact the family for details. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the BC Paraplegic Association.