Douglas Coyne

24 August 1947 – 31 January 2013

“What a long strange trip it’s been”

We may not have always understood him but we always loved him. Predeceased by his parents Pat (2001) and Molly (2009). Survived by his son, Waylon (Azy) and his two granddaughters, Ella and Mila, and his sister, Pat Antonik ( Mike) and nephews Aran (Caroline & baby Ava), Scott and niece, Kelsey.

Our most sincere thanks to Dr. Woodley, Lady Minto Staff, and Hospice for helping us to his journey’s end.

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Marie Dyck

1918 – 2013

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a great woman, friend, mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister. She left us on January 29th after a long, full life. Marie grew up with her younger brother Roy in the small town of Borden Saskatchewan. She spent many of her happiest childhood hours with her cousins on her Uncle Arnold’s farm.

As a young woman Marie went off to study at the University of Saskatchewan and there she met and married her husband, Bill. Together they moved to Toronto and their three sons, William, Robert and Gordon were born between 1940 and 1947. Tragically, Bill died in 1949. In 1950 Marie married for the second time (Peter), and the young family moved to Calgary and eventually to Vancouver. Their three daughters, Ingrid, Karen & Annemarie were born between 1950 and 1958.

Following a dream to live next to the ocean, Peter and Marie left Vancouver for Saltspring Island in 1961. Peter built the family home on theSaltspring waterfront; this was to become a long-time home for the Dyck family, and a much-loved destination for children and grandchildren for many years to come. Marie enjoyed nothing more than sitting on the deck admiring the view or swimming in the ocean. With a love of nature’s beauty, music, food and art, her deck was always full of bright flowers, her house was full of music and her table was rich with delicious food.

When her youngest child entered school, Marie started a fulfilling career as a teacher. It was truly her calling. An avid learner herself, she was blessed with a creative curiosity and found teachable moments everywhere. Marie and Peter taught in many communities in BC – but every holiday the family would return to their ocean home.

Another of Marie’s great loves was travel. Known as “The Roadrunner” to her family, she loved history and art and adventure. If it meant walking around the city or travelling half way around the world, her feet never stopped moving.

When Marie retired from teaching, she and Peter moved to Victoria. She audited University classes, tutored students in English and taught ESL at the Multicultural Association. During these years, Marie made many lasting friendships with new Canadians (and enjoyed many international meals!) .

Peter died in 1994. Keenly affected by his loss, Marie joined a walking group that was to provide many years of friendship, and continued to travel and learn. She particularly loved to walk through the flower gardens in Beacon Hill Park with a friend, and stop for a meal at the James Bay Inn.

Although the last year of Marie’s life was difficult, she never stopped loving or being proud of her children and grandchildren, never stopped enjoying music and flowers or going for drives along the ocean. She never stopped planning for that “teachable moment”. Although this brilliant woman is gone, she leaves a legacy of love behind for us all, and an example of what it means to truly “embrace life”. And we, her lucky family, send her off with all our love and gratitude.

Karl Jonathan

Pring

February 1, 1967 –

January 24, 2013

} Karl Jonathan Pring, 46, of Chilliwack, B.C., died suddenly on January 24, 2013.

Karl was born on February 1, 1967, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He emigrated with his family in 1970 from the U.K, and resided in Ontario for 7 years before moving to British Columbia in 1977. The family relocated to Salt Spring Island in 1980, where Karl attended Gulf Islands Secondary School. Karl lived and worked on Salt Spring Island for a number of years before moving to the Lower Mainland to raise his family.

Karl will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, kind heart and ability to make everyone laugh.

He is survived by his beloved children, Chloe, Isaac and Neveah; his mother, Maisie Pring; two sisters, Bridie Robson and Tracey Horrocks; his brother, Sean Pring; stepmother, Susan Pring; stepsisters, Amanda Lake and Melissa Scheppner; former spouse, Julia Henderson; former girlfriend, Caitlin Sampson; nephews, Ethan, Nicholas and Tyler Robson, and Jeremy Horrocks; niece, Jessica Horrocks, and numerous step nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins in the U.K. and Canada. His father, Barry Pring, precedes him in death.

The funeral is set for Friday, February 8th, 2013 at 1 PM, Southridge Church, 22756-48 Avenue, Langley, BC, V2Z 2T6

Contributions in memory of Karl, to be placed in trust for his children, may be sent to: Tracey Horrocks, 1244 Oscar St, Victoria, B.C. V8V 2X7.

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Victor Jarvis HALL

Born August 10, 1931 Stratford, Ontario. Passed away January 21, 2013 at Lady Minto Hospital Salt Spring Island after a lengthy illness.

In accordance with Vic’s wishes cremation has taken place.

Celebration of his life will be held at a later date at St Andrews catholic church in Oakville Ontario.

He will be sadly missed by his whole extended family.

God saw you getting tired

When a cure was not to be,

So He closed His arms around you

And whispered “Come to me”

And when we saw you sleeping

So peaceful and free of pain,

We could not wish you back

To suffer that again.

CAKE, David Frank

October 23, 1953 – January 16, 2013

We regretfully announce the sudden passing of David.  “HE LIVED TO DRIVE”

He’s taken his last drive to join our circle of Guardian Angels, Mom (2004), Dad (2012) and several pets. David is survived by his wife and best friend of 25 years, Sandra; his brother, John (Carol); his step-daughter, Tammy (Eddie); his step-son, James; granddaughter, Dianne; niece, Shauna (Ian); great-grandniece and nephew, Zadie and Aubrey; step-niece, Bonnie and great-niece, Chloe.

Celebration of life will be held at Lantzville Legion on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 2 pm to 4 pm.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Brain Injury Society.  Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

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Vern Drake

Passed away peacefully on January 15, 2013 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Betty Drake. Predeceased by his late wife Ysobel Drake. Dear father to Bruce (Peggy), Carrie (Mike), Art (Pam), John and Tom (late Denise). Cherished grandfather & “the Nyz Guy” to Angela, Josh, Arron, Caitlin, Gordon, Miriam, Ruth, Savannah and Rachel. Great-Grandfather to 9 wonderful children. Predeceased by his brothers Colvin (Judy), Lou (Lois), and Bruce. Son of the late Arthur and Lydia Drake (nee Mouat) of Salt Spring Island. Survived by many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law Jack Carter. Vern saw active duty during his six years of service in WWII in the 16th LAA Battery RCA. He also served in England, France and was a survivor of the raid at Dieppe. Following his discharge from military service, he settled in Windsor where he married Ysobel and raised his family. He worked as a toll collector and later a supervisor on the Ambassador Bridge. He was an active member of Kiwanis Club of Windsor and a Windsor Goodfellow. He found love a second time and enjoyed many years of joy and happiness with Betty. They especially enjoyed their drives in the county. He and Betty were active seniors at Emmanuel United Church. Vern was a humble and dignified man who loved the people who surrounded him. Donations in memory of Vern may be made to Kiwanis International or the Windsor Goodfellows. In accordance with Vern’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Visitation will take place at Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre (1969 Wyandotte St. E.) on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 11:00 am until the celebration of life at 12:00 am.

Dr. Trevor John Williams

March 2, 1965 – January 11, 2013 Dr. Trevor John Williams, born in the Rhondda Valley in southern Wales on March 2, 1965, passed away, soft and sweet, on January 11, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. His family wishes to thank the multitude of friends, family members, the University of Victoria, Fairfield Naturopathic and Kings Lane Clinics, who ensured that Trevor knew nothing but love, kindness, gentle care, tenderness and the fulfillment of his dreams at the end of his life. The University of Victoria Faculty of Engineering has established the Dr. Trevor John Williams Memorial Fund to create a legacy to continue his work on sustainable energy.

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Ng, Therese Wan

1942 – 2013

Therese, beloved wife of retired B.C. dentist Dr. Chris. Ng and dear mother of the late RCMP Constable Jimmy Ng has gone to be with our Lord Jesus on January 10, 2013. Dr. Ng wishes to thank all who had cared for her.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Grace Church, 135 Drake Road, Salt Spring Island.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Our Lady of Grace Grotto Fund or Lady Minto Hospital Foundation.

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Dorah Ward passed away peacefully on January 10, 2013 at the age of 94.  Dorah was predeceased by her beloved siblings John Ward and Bertha Cameron all of whom were long-time residents of Salt Spring Island.

Dorah’s passion was golf and in her heyday played to a handicap of six.  In her later years, although unable to play, Dorah was an avid reader of golf magazines and loved to be driven around the Salt Spring course in a golf car and to chat with players.

Before her retirement and move to Salt Spring Island from Vancouver, Dorah spent her working life with the Government of Canada in various administrative positions.

Dorah loved the music of Johann Strauss and a good drink of Scotch whiskey. A happy person, Dorah’s regular greeting was “you’re great and I’m grateful”.

Dorah’s friends Nancy Andersen and Paul Joyce offer a very special thank you to the staff of Greenwoods, Dorah’s home for the past seven years, to Dr. Shane Barclay and to Donna Powell and Margo Greggains of Access Care Management.

At Dorah’s request there will be no service but donations to the Greenwoods Foundation in her memory and on her behalf would be greatly appreciated.