Lois Elizabeth

Shipley

Lois Elizabeth Shipley (née Leader) died November 9, 2012, aged 83.  She survived her husbands Ted Sisson and Bob Shipley and will be deeply missed by her family including her sons Kirk (Valerie), Rand (Karen), Chris and Ross (Sharon), her daughter Cathy as well as her grandchildren (Karl, Ian, Evan, Ben, Jenn, Randi, Connor, Hailey, Eric, Zeanna, Desmond, Myah) and great-grandchildren (Sean, Rhys, Erik, Kate).

Lois was free and youthful in spirit until the end.  She will be remembered for her candour and spontaneity, her quirky wit and quick intelligence, her sympathy for the underdog and the entire animal kingdom.  Her laughter could be heard above a crowd and will echo in the memories of all who loved her.  Lois was an original; the world is a duller place without her.

Her wishes were embraced by the poem, “To Remember Me” by Robert N. Test which ends: Burn what is left of me and scatter the ashes to the winds to help the flowers grow. If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses and all my prejudice against my fellow man. If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you.   If you do all I have asked, I will live forever.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. David Woodley and the people at Access Care Management who all went out of his way to ensure Lois stayed home for as long as possible.

A celebration of her life will be held near her home in the Spring.

Harry Peere

Williams – Freeman

July 16, 1923 – November 9, 2012

Capt. Harry Peere Williams-Freeman of Salt Spring Island, B.C. died peacefully at age 89 after a lengthy and devastating illness. Harry was born in Duncan, B.C. and moved to England in 1934 with his family. As a teenager he attended Blundell’s School and afterwards served in the British Army from 1941 to 1946 in the UK, India, Burma and West Africa. He then worked in Nigeria as a timber agent for the United Africa Co. He returned to B.C. in 1948 and was employed by the Inventory branch of the B.C. Forest Service doing fieldwork. In 1954 Harry enrolled in the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada as a lieutenant. He served in Canada and with the U.N. in Pakistan in 1965. He returned to Canada to live in Halifax, where he retired in 1970. From there he moved to B.C. and worked nine years as the administrator for the Canadian Outward Bound Mountain School in Vancouver and Keremeos. He was instrumental and persistent in getting the government interested in acquiring his B.C. Heritage Site residence which is now known as the Keremeos Grist Mill. Harry strongly felt this property belonged to the public rather than private ownership. In 1981, in his 37 ft. sloop he named ALEC PEERE, he sailed from Vancouver to the Caribbean where he spent several years. Later on he enjoyed many years of extensive travelling and chartering his sailboat in the coastal B.C. waters.

He was a true character who marched to his own drum and his own eccentricities; a family man with a tender heart, a keen intellect and a dry sense of humour who was passionate about the outdoors, wilderness and historical conservation, classical and jazz music, reading, sailing, current affairs, history, physical fitness, travel and good conversation.

Harry is survived by his wife Valerie of Sidney, B.C., their 3 children Jennifer (Garry), Gordon (Brenda) and Rosemary (Stephen) and seven grandchildren. He is predeceased by their eldest son Alec and Harry’s sister Joycelin Dunlop of Okanagan Mission, B.C. A sincere thank you to the dedicated caregivers and health providers over the past many years and to Harry’s good friend Sally as well as other friends who have helped make his life better. He will be sadly missed.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Western Canada Wilderness Committee.

Dr. Hetty Clews

July 18, 1929 – Nov. 5, 2012

Dr. Hetty Clews, of Victoria, British Columbia passed away with family at her side on Monday, November 5, 2012 in the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

Born in Rowley Regis, Birmingham, UK, July 18, 1929, to Wilfred and Florence Minnie Upton, Hetty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also an acclaimed actor, singer, author, director, and educator. She completed her BA in Theology at the University of Birmingham and a BEd, MA, and PhD in English at the University of Saskatchewan. Her passion for the theatre led her to be involved with the Saskatoon Summer Players, the Gateway Players, ArtSpring, the Langham Court Theatre, and numerous other theatre companies—a testament to her love of supporting community access to the arts. An active volunteer, Hetty regularly dedicated her time to such causes as hospice, libraries, and the environment. She held great comfort in her faith, and was a lay minister both in England and on Salt Spring Island, BC. Hetty was an excellent cook, a whiz at Scrabble, and had a beautiful voice, which she was not afraid to use, whether it was to welcome friends and family into her presence, or to sing. Everyone who knew her knew how she loved people, and her secret chocolate stash was never a secret for too long in her household.

Hetty is survived by her husband of 59 years Dr. Alan Clews; her son Simon (Susan), her daughters Alison (Bob), Margaret (Sheldon), Madeleine (Hugh); her grandchildren Sarah (Geoffrey), Rachel (Adam), Katherine (Dave), Justin (Kimi), Sam (Ashley), Emily, Erin, and Laura; and her great-grandchildren Colin, Ryan, and Julian. She will be greatly missed by Barbara Wood and family, Margaret Downton, Janet Stokes, Max Taylor, Allan and Margaret Harris, Patrick Queely (Helen), David Holmes, Marje Clews, Bonnie Taylor, and many others.

The memorial service will be held at 10:30 am November 14th, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, BC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. 

“In our beginning is our end, and in our end is our beginning.”

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Fordene Margaret

Kavanagh

Aug. 3, 1914 – Nov 3, 2012 Fordene Margaret Kavanagh, born August 3, 1914 in South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully in Lady Minto Hospital Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012.

Fordene was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Kavanagh in 2000. She is remembered and loved by nieces Barbara, Janice and Eulalie, and step-nieces Pat and Ellen, and leaves many friends in the Salt Spring community and beyond.

For the past 7 years she was a happy resident at Heritage Place. Her family and friends are grateful to Sandi Mueller and staff and residents at Balsam House for sharing food and laughter, memories and music, Margo Greggains of Access Care Management and her staff of caregivers who administered faithful loving care and never once faltered.

Thanks also to the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Hospital and Dr. Robert Crichton and Dr. Meghan Newcombe.

A Mass of the Resurrection will take place at Our Lady of Grace Church, November 12, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation.

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Margaret Jardine

YZ Margaret died on November 2nd. 2012. Her family would like to thank her care-givers and our friends for helping us through this dark period in our lives by their dedicated care, love and prayers. Memories of Margaret will continue to live in the hearts and minds of her beloved family and friends.

YZ

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.