William E. (Bill) Smith

1926 – 2013

A much loved, gentle and kind man.

Devoted partner of Patricia Duke,

father, grandfather, great grandfather

and friend.

Bill passed away peacefully

9 Jan 2013. A pioneer for the

Denturist community, he

enjoyed tennis and golf in

Victoria and on

Salt Spring Island.

He lived music and life

to the fullest, marching

to the beat of his own drum – he would say “I did it my way”. Bill will be missed by all.

Thank you to VIHA, Victoria Hospice, and Beacon Community Services for their support.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

David James Lewis

MD, FRCP(C), MRC(Psych),

Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry

May 28, 1920 – January 1, 2013

David James Lewis, an intrepid psychiatrist, artist and intellectual died Jan 1, 2013 in his 93rd year in the Greenwoods Extended Care Facility, where he was cared for compassionately. His family was present as he passed peacefully onto his next adventure.

David was born in Montreal in 1920, the eldest of three children to Dr. David Sclater Lewis and Evelyn Ross Lewis. David studied liberal arts at McGill University while pursuing his love of photography by working as a reporter for his Uncle PD Ross of the Ottawa Journal during his summer breaks. Soon after graduating in 1941 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served as an officer with Combined Operations surviving beach landing invasions both in Normandy and Sicily. Many years later he and his naval colleagues compiled a two-volume photo-essay of their war years, ‘From St Nazaire to Singapore’, (ourroots.ca). The collection of WW2 photographs he took with his precious Zeiss camera proved invaluable. As LCDR he returned with fellow Canadians to Normandy and the Combined Operations at the1997 reunion of the Dieppe raid of 1942.

After the war he studied pre-medicine at McGill and met his future wife, Kit (nee Catherine Jefferson). Kit was his close companion, his intellectual and emotional confidant and they had a kind of relationship that was rare for that era.

After earning his medical degree at the University of Toronto in 1950, he interned in psychiatry at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, the Phipps Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, the Maudsley Hospital and Bethlem Royal in England. He then returned to Toronto to practice at St Michaels Hospital and teach at the University of Toronto. In 1964 his career took him back to McGill University and the Royal Victoria Hospital. In 1971 political turmoil in Quebec compelled him to move his family and career to Calgary, where he taught and practiced at the University of Calgary and the Foothills Hospital. By this time he had earned the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Canada, and membership of the Medical Research Council in Psychiatry. David was curious about all sorts of ideas and how they related to the spiritual and psychological landscape. Throughout his formative years he was inspired by his meetings with Carl Jung, JBS Haldane, Naomi Mitcheson, R.D.Laing and others. David was an early adopter of new methods in psychotherapy and took part in research into the therapeutic uses of hallucinogenic drugs. His creative and progressive approach was reflected in various undertakings including the establishment of the Mood Clinic at the Foothills Hospital.

David always had a sketchbook with him and recorded his impressions of the world and people around him with startling insight. He had an eye for art and built a significant collection of paintings, Inuit carvings and books, many of which have been donated to the University of Calgary. In spite of his loss of hearing, music delighted him to the end of his life.

David is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kit, children David (New Mexico), Anne (David Leininger, Montana), Peter, Jane (Squier) and Naomi (British Columbia), and his brother John Lewis, (Toronto, Ontario). He was preceded in death by his sister Marjorie (Brunton).

David has been blessed by and was always an inspirational leader to his grandchildren, David, Sky, Morgan, Patrick, Lily, Cole, Abigail, Anna, Julia, Kipling, Theo, Stefan, Odin and great-grandchildren, David Jed and Grace Valentina.

David’s final years were spent on Salt Spring Island where sadly his mental faculties diminished due to Alzheimer’s disease. He lived at the Greenwoods Extended Care facility for four years where he was much loved and cared for by the staff and was visited daily by his wife and family.

To commemorate the life of a remarkable person and in gratitude to the caring community of Salt Spring Island, a celebration of David’s life will take place from 2 – 4 pm on Sunday, January 13th at Meadowbrook Seniors Residence, 121 Atkins Rd.

The private family memorial will take place May 28th, 2013, at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal.

Memorial donations may be made to Greenwoods Foundation Charitable Organization (#107457731RR0001) 133 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1Z9

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Thomas Alexander Hooton

1922 – 2012

Thomas was born in Cheltenham, England and passed away peacefully in his 91st year.

Tom’s mischievous smile, droll humour and gentlemanly charm will be missed by all.

Tom is survived by his family; Timothy Hooton and his wife Kerry, Annabel Hooton and her husband Wolfgang Rao, Jennifer Mason, David and Sharon Edgell, Trish DuMoulin and Tom’s five grandchildren, Ryan, Alexander, and Rachel Mason, and Cole and Quinn Hooton.

Donations in lieu of flowers to War Amputations of Canada, Vancouver Branch.

Reception Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1 to 3 pm. at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Road, Vancouver.

Bea Carr

July 11th, 1923 –

December 19, 2012.

Dates, events, homes and wars chronicle Bea’s life but love, joy, passion and grace are the milestones of her passage. Beatrice Marion Roberta Aylott was born in Whitechapel in the east end of London. She was born within the sound of Bow Bells, a true Cockney. Her parents, Nelly May Aylott (nee Stonehill) and Frank George Aylott had 6 sons and 3 daughters. Bea’s sister, Stella, the last remaining member of the Aylott family, continues to live in England. During W.W.II Bea worked and struggled through the Blitz in London. She married John Carr in 1946 and had two sons, Roger and Richard. In 1967 the family moved to Canada and Bea become a manager and purchaser for Ladies Fashion and Makeup at Sears. Her energy and vibrancy charmed all who met her and inspired those who worked for her. In 1982 she and John retired to Saltspring Island where she was part of an energetic circle of friends and ran The Ladies Auxiliary at Lady Minto Hospital. As health and ferries made Saltspring living less tenable, Bea and John moved to Brentwood Bay and eventually Sidney. Bea’s failing health necessitated residing in Extended Care at Saanich Penninsula hospital since 2011. Recently her husband John joined her in residency there. Despite impecable care and lashings of love, Bea left us on the morning of December 19th.

She is survived by her husband, two sons, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A granddaughter in Sweden wrote:

“The world has lost a fighter, but heaven gained an angel.

-Rest in peace grandma! We will never forget you…”

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Frazer,

Col. John L.

(RCAF) O.M.M., M.S.C., C.D., M.P.

Colonel John (Jack) Loughton Frazer slipped the surly bonds of earth at 1122 hours on December 17th, 2012. Jack passed away after a brief illness in Victoria BC, with family at his side. Born in Kamloops on December 20, 1931, Jack leaves behind his wife of 56 years, June, son Bradley (Susan) and daughters Lee Valentine (David) and Kimberly Mann (Kelly) as well as many friends from around the world. Jack was predeceased by his son Drew in 1984 and grandson Paul in 1998. Jack was a loving and supportive Opa to Scott (Amy), Spencer, Marites, Lindsay, and Rodel and Great Opa to Bella.

Jack was a proud member of the Canadian Forces, spanning the years 1951 tvo 1986 where he attained the rank of Colonel and was awarded the Order of Military Merit, Meritorious Service Cross and the Canadian Forces Decoration. While in the RCAF, Jack commanded several different units and squadrons in Canada, the US and Europe, and flew a variety of aircraft including the F86 Sabre and the CF 104 Starfighter. In 1954 he became a member of the Fireballs aerobatic team performing air shows throughout Europe. He was selected to join the RCAF Golden Hawks aerobatic team in 1961. In 1983 Jack was posted to Zimbabwe where, as Military Attaché, he was accredited to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Botswana. In 1985 while on a routine visit to Uganda, a coup d’état occurred. Jack met with the British High Commission in Kampala and assisted in organizing the evacuation of the citizens of ten western nations from Uganda to Kenya. For his actions, Jack was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by Governor General Jean Sauvé.

In 1986 Jack and June returned to Canada and retired on Salt Spring Island. On Salt Spring, the Frazers were regular supporters of Legion Branch 92 and patrons of the Chemainus Theatre. The annual April 1st RCAF celebration, inspired by Jack, was a cornerstone of their social calendar, as it brought back so many memories of a great career. Retirement also meant extensive travels including many cruise and barge holidays and of course his beloved SPAADS and 104 Association reunions with his former fellow fliers.

As a Reform Party member, Jack was elected Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands in October 1993. He served as Defense and Veterans Affairs Critic and Deputy Whip and sat on seven Parliamentary Committees during the 35th Parliament. His Private Members Bill establishing the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal was passed into law in 1997.

Retiring from politics in 1997, Jack was appointed to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board after which he retired for the third and final time.

Jack was subsequently awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for service to his country.

Celebration of Life will be held at 443 Squadron Hanger at Victoria Airport on January 24, 2013 at 1300 hrs.

Donations in memory of Jack can be made to the Salt Spring Island Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92.

PRET, DISPOS ET CAPABLE

WELLER, Paul Gordon    

May 18, 1950  –  Dec. 12, 2012

A resident of Salt Spring Island since 2005, Paul passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was pre-deceased by his Mother Ruth in 1980, his Father Don in 1993 and his brother Douglas in 1999. He is sadly missed by his brothers Neil (Barbara) of Prince George, BC and Alan (Cathy) of Bognor, ON, his nieces Patricia, Julie, Meghan and Melissa, his many cousins and his numerous friends on the Island. No service by request. A Celebration of Life for his many friends will be held at a future date.

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Thomas Davey Little

Thomas Davey Little (Tom) passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2012 at the Lady Minto Hospital surrounded by his family. Tom is survived by his 5 boys and their wives (David and Donna, Daryl and Rhonda, Brian and Doris, Tom and Diane and Duane and Leah) 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory are 3 brothers, 1 sister and 1 brother-in-law. He was predeceased by his wife Mildred in 2005 and grandchild Clark in 2003. Tom was born 3rd child of 9 children at Donovan, Sk. The family moved to Leroy, Sk. because of the dirty 30’s to homestead. Tom grew up at Leroy, served in the military, married Mildred Knudsen and they raised 5 boys on a small farm. Dad was a successful farmer, carpenter and money manager and retired early. Tom and Mildred also lived at Snowden, Sk., Saskatoon, Sk., New Westminster, BC. and Mill Bay, BC. Tom and Mildred retired to Salt Spring Island in 1986. They both had a passion for gardening and Tom was well-known within the horticultural community wherever they lived. Tom had a small market garden on Salt Spring Island. Hobbies Tom enjoyed included hunting, trapping, stamp and coin collecting and reading. The Little family would like to give an extra big thank-you to Dr. Reznick and the hospital staff at Lady Minto Hospital for their care and professionalism which went far beyond their call of duty. The service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday Dec. 20, 2012 at the Community Gospel Church.

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Gordon K. Munk

1938 – Dec. 12, 2012

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gordon K. Munk, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, on December 12, 2012.  Gordon was born in Thorsby in 1938; he spent most of his youth in Breton, AB. Gord completed his Mining Engineering degree in 1961 at the University of Alberta. Celebrating 48 years together, Gordon and Margaret married in 1964, and raised their two boys in Edmonton.  Following a successful career at Northwestern Utilities, Gord and Marg retired to Salt Spring Island in 1996. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sister Linda Hein (Dan), two sons Kevin and Trevor (Jill), grandchildren Sydney, Samantha, and Stephan, and extended family.

Gordon’s thoughtful, kind nature will be remembered by his family and many friends. He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word.

 A memorial service was held December 17 on Salt Spring Island.

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