Shepherd, The Right Reverend Ronald Francis died on October 24th, 2012 in Victoria. Bishop Ron was born July 15th 1926 also in Victoria. Survived by his loving wife Ann, and their six children Mary, Jeremy, Christopher, Susie, Tim and Peter; and eight grandchildren.

Ron faithfully served the Anglican Communion his whole life. He was ordained at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London in 1953 and served in the parish of St. Stephen’s Rochester Row. In Canada he served as parish priest in Hamilton and Winnipeg; he was the dean of the Anglican diocese in Edmonton and in 1969 was named dean of Montreal for a period of 14 years. After serving the parish of St. Matthias, Victoria, in 1984 he was elected the 10th bishop of the diocese of British Columbia. Upon retirement Ron and Ann served the Episcopalian mission in Borrego Springs, California until 2001.  

A sharp wit, exceptional intellect, and a lover of the written word, Ron was also an avid gardener. For many years Ann and Ron enjoyed visits from friends and family from around the world on their beloved Easter Hill home on Salt Spring Island.

Funeral services will be held on November 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 am at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. Archbishop David Crawley, Bishop James Cowan and Dean Logan McMenamie will be officiating. Reception to follow. Interment on Salt Spring Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Primate’s World Relief Fund, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.

Wyc passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour in the evening on October 15th. Wyc was born In Lurgan, Northern Ireland to Robert and Annie Livingston. He had three sisters and three brothers.

He married Ruby Wilson in 1948 and on their honeymoon, they emigrated to Canada and worked on the Solly Poultry farm in Duncan, B.C.

Wyc worked for Heinz Foods and Carlton Cards. Feeling the call to be missionaries, they left Canada in 1955 with two young children and went to work in Lima Peru. Wyc & Ruby served God as missionaries in Lima for 20 years, returning to Vancouver where Wyc was administrator of Blenheim Lodge until his retirement. They retired to Saltspring Island and enjoyed many wonderful years there.

Wyc had an enduring and secure faith in the Lord Jesus Christ that governed his every action in life. He was a deep thinker and gentle beyond measure.

Wyc is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby Livingston, his younger sister Bertha McNally of Northern Ireland, his children Stan (Joyce) Livingston of Qualicum Beach, Maureen (Chris) Gix of Saltspring Island and Susan (Martie) Goulding of Ladner. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren – Maia, Kristy, Emily, Eryn and Caleigh, his only great grandaughter Alana Garland, many family members in B.C. and around the world.

Private family graveside service October 20th, memorial service Saturday October 27th at 2:30 pm at the Saltspring Community Gospel Church.

Our sincere thanks to Dr. Reznick, Dr. Woodley, the caring staff at Lady Minto Hospital and his wonderful home support workers.

Donations may be made in dad’s memory to MSC Canada for the work in San Martin de Porres, Lima Peru, c/o Gordon Wakefield.

Lena Louise Long

On October 10, 2012, Lena passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC. Born in Edmonton, AB on March 18, 1986 she moved to her beloved Salt Spring Island in January of 2003. She will be deeply missed by her Dad, Barry Long, her Mom, Jackie Berry, her Brother, Reid Long and her Sister, Amber Long (Brad, Jake, Cooper) as well as her Grandpa, Roy Laing, her Grandma, Norma Long, and her extended family, her Aunt Jacqueline Voit (Bill, Danielle, Matthew), her Uncles Larry Moore (Ofelia, Josh), David Laing (Connie, Carson, Caley, Austin, Pierce), Blair Laing (Sylvia, Aaron, Zach, Jaxon) and her special Auntie Anna Rodger. Lena was predeceased by her Grandmothers, Mary Laing and Florence Laing and her Uncle Charlie Rodger.

The puppies will also miss her loving attention, her dedicated Shadow, the princess Diamond, and the hilarious Pip.

Lena was a special woman who spent her life trying to help others and will be greatly missed by all of her friends who she cared for deeply.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lena’s name to the Salt Spring Island Community Centre in support of assistance for people with addictions or the Island Women Against Violence in support of women and children at The Cedars.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 21st, 2012 between 2pm and 4pm at the Harbour House Hotel. Please come and share a special memory, a picture, a song and her favorite places on Salt Spring Island.

“Sharing with others keeps us from feeling isolated and alone”.

“I will take comfort in my conscious contact with a Higher Power.

I am never alone.”

Robert Allen Aston

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Robert Aston passed away peacefully on October 9th 2012 at The Lady Minto Hospital aged 95 years. He was born to James and Fanny Aston and grew up in Worcester, UK.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Roma, his four brothers and one sister and his four step- siblings. Robert is survived by his nephew Robert Guy Aston in California, his niece Patricia Douglass in Queensland, Australia, his sister–in-law Barbara Aston in Worcester, UK, other nephews and nieces and his long time friend, Joan Davies in Galliano Island.

Robert excelled at school and soon embarked on an engineering career with the Austin Motor Company. When war came Robert joined the RAF and became a trainer of pilots both in the UK and for a while in the US. He still found time to woo and marry Roma in 1941, his bride for 65 years. He left the RAF at the war’s end as a Squadron Leader and returned to work for Austin. Robert and Roma came to Canada in 1951 after he accepted a position with the deHavilland Aircraft Company.

Later they moved to BC and after a number of adventures and enterprises they bought a fledgling golf course on Galliano Island. Over the next decade and with Herculean efforts, Robert and Roma developed this golf course into a first class facility. They retired to a large property on Salt Spring Island in 1975 and subsequently transformed it with extensive landscaping and beautiful gardens.

Robert was active with the Social Credit Party as local Chairman and became Salt Spring’s resident weather expert through a regular column in the Driftwood newspaper.

The family extends their thanks and appreciation to the many social and home workers who helped Robert during these last few years and to Dr Robert Crichton and the staff at The Lady Minto Hospital for their sensitive, patient and unconditional care.

There will be no service by request. A private memorial reception will take place shortly. Any memorial donations should be made in memory of Robert and Roma Aston to the Lady Minto Hospital.

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Walter Halan

(Waleri Lagun)

June 8, 1939-October 8, 2012

After a recent move to Salt Spring Island, B.C. from Ottawa, Ontario it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter on October 8th 2012 at 4:50 am after a long battle with CHF.

Walter and his wife Barbara of 53 years moved to Salt Spring Island in August so he could be cared for by family.

Walter spent thanksgiving surrounded by family and enjoying their company. It was his wish to die peacefully at home, to be cared for by loved ones after his passing, and to have a quiet family gathering in-home with the people he requested in attendance rather than a lavish funeral. We were able to give him his last wishes.

Walter also requested he be cremated and his ashes kept with his his life long love, Barbara.

Walter is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Moodie), their children and grandchildren. He will be in our hearts and thoughts always.

Kathleen Tara McCurdy

December 28, 1935-October 8, 2012

Kathleen was firstborn to Donald Payson McCurdy and Mildred Annie (Larsen) McCurdy in Mason City, Washington. She was reared in the western states of the United States prior to and during the World War II years. Graduated from Medford High School, Medford, OR, Kathleen attended courses at Southern Oregon College and transferred to a business program in Spokane, WA. She worked in a variety of positions as executive secretary in California and Washington.

She entered Canada as an immigrant sponsored by her sister and brother-in-law, themselves immigrants, in 1971. After some years holding secretarial jobs, she started a program in education at University of Victoria, and earned her bachelors degree and teaching credentials in 1982. In 1985 she moved to Salt Spring Island and has lived here since. She married Ronald E. Stacey of Salt Spring Island on 8 August, 1988. For a number of years she taught at remote or isolated Native American communities, including Klemtu and the Queen Charlotte Islands.

As a child, Kathleen learned to play violin, to tap dance, to lead Girl Scouts on hikes and mountain climbing, sang in her high school a capella choir. During her adulthood, she has been a scholar, has learned to play piano and guitar, and has learned to sail. Throughout her life, Kathleen has been a writer, helping others learn to express themselves in writing.

Through her marriage to Ron, Kathleen became an active participant in the Royal Canadian Legion and the Women’s Auxiliary. She has been an active participant of the Salt Spring Sailing Club and the Salt Spring Island branch of the Canadian Sail and Power Squadrons, assisting in sailors to become safer, more adept on the water.

Kathleen is survived by her sister, Maureen (McCurdy) Haugen, her brother Donald Payson McCurdy, Jr., and their offspring: nephew Donald Payson McCurdy III, nieces Marnie (McCurdy) and her husband Chad Bidwell and their daughter Violet Bidwell, Inger (Haugen) Boyd and her daughter Margo, and Megan McCurdy. Additional survivors are Ron Stacey’s children, Kathleen’s beloved stepchildren, and their offspring: Linda (Stacey) and husband Jim Pringle with daughters Nicola and Angela Pringle; Ross and wife Cathy Stacey with daughters Jocelyn Stacey and husband Matt Mitchel, Michelle and Christine Stacey ; Alan Stacey and sons Christopher and Jordan Stacey; and Brian Stacey.

A Celebration of Life gathering for Kathleen will be held at Meadenhall at the Legion at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, 20 October, 2012. You are welcome to attend and share your memories of this member of the community.

Deborah Jean

Wertman

March 13, 1968 – Sept. 28, 2012

Passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home in Surrey, BC. Mourned by her parents Bev and Ron Wertman, daughter Alizha (Ally), her brothers Kenyon, Steven C. and step brothers Robert, Donald and Steven P., step sister Kathie and by good friends Rick & Shariston. Her small dog “Angel” is going to miss her best friend and caregiver. No memorial is planned.

Lena Reid

(Hudyma)

Lena was born in Fort Frances Ontario on January 18th, 1925. Lee passed away in the loving care of her family on Salt Spring Island on September 19th, 2012. Predeceased in 1999 by her husband of 51 years, Wylie Reid.

Survived by her daughter, Gail Retallack (Paul) and son Bob Reid (Ellen) and three grandchildren, Kelly, Amber and Riley.

Lee was proudly independent in her Richmond home for 57 years, until shortly before her death. Her courage, strength, compassion and above all, her generosity were an inspiration to us all. From her many friends and family; God Bless You, Lee. The family is grateful for the caring support of Doctor Beaver and the Community Care Nurses.

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