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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Duncan Anderson

September 18, 1938 –

September 19, 2012

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It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Duncan Anderson on September 19, 2012.

Duncan was born Sept 18, 1938 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Earl Anderson, of Winnipeg.

Left with wonderful memories are his loving wife of 50 years Patricia, his three children, Scott, Michael (Tess) and Michelle (Michael).  He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Joan, Cody, Tanner, Tia, Harrison and Jack. He was also blessed with twin Great Granddaughters, Samantha and Ava. He is survived by one brother Gordon Anderson  (Anne)  of Calgary.  Also mourning his passing is his longtime friend John Cochrane who shared his  days in radio and their mutual love of good jazz.

Duncan attended the School of Broadcasting in Minneapolis Minnesota and began his radio career in Winnipeg and later as program director of CHQR in Calgary. His love of fine foods led him to open his own line of Kitchen Boutiques also in  Calgary. 

Sixteen years ago he found his “little piece of paradise” here on Salt Spring and retired to indulge his passions …jazz, good food, hockey and his dog Maddie.

Family and friends are planning a private celebration to honor his life in the coming months.

We will miss him always. 

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Ryan Paul Plambeck

October 4, 1993 – September 16, 2012

Passed away suddenly on Salt Spring Island. He is survived  by his Father, Hans Plambeck of Salt Spring Island and his Mother, Laura Howe of Chetwynd, sisters Stephanie (Robert), Jennifer (Ryan) of Chetwynd and brother Kris Plambeck (Tamara, Ethan, Maddison, Lexi) of Salt Spring Island, which he considered his second home. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 26 at 4:30pm at the Salt Spring Island Skateboard Park. In lieu of flowers donations to the McCormick family would be greatly appreciated.

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Anne Royal

August 23, 1940 – Sept. 7, 2012

Anne was born in Victoria. She moved to Salt Spring shortly thereafter. She was predeceased by her husband Richard in 1997. She is survived by her son Scott, daughter Tanis and granddaughter Molly. Anne trained to be a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Victoria. She did homecare throughout her life. She was one of the original market vendors, gardener, mom, farmer and finally a grandmother. Anne enjoyed all things outdoors, going to the beach, fishing, walks and picking mushrooms. She did volunteer work with 4H Community Club Cloverbuds, the craft program at Greenwoods.

No service by request. In lieu of flowers our mom has asked that you do a good deed for someone.