John Eldon Richardson

JUNE 25, 1919 – APRIL 19, 2012

We are saddened to announce the passing of  John Eldon Richardson, born June 25th 1919 in New Westminster, BC. A veteran of WW2, he died at his home of 32 years on Salt Spring Island BC, April 19th 2012 after a lengthy illness. John is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Isabelle and his beloved children, son Greg (Betty),  daughter Val MacDonald (Mike ) and son Frank and his Grandchildren Sarah, Oonagh and her husband Rich,  Brendan, Aimee, Hana, Ryan, Carly and great grand daughter Louka. A service will be held at the Saltspring Island Church on Hereford Avenue Thursday April 26th 2012 at 3:00 pm.

John was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

Mabel

Wilson

JULY 23, 1923 – APRIL 17, 2012

Our beautiful Mom Mabel died quietly and peacefully at sun-up. Born in Hartney, Manitoba to Joe and Annie Dooley, she lived most of her adult life in Sask., mainly Regina, before moving to Salt Spring Island in 2008.  She had a wonderful life full of love, devotion to family, work for Sask. Department of Highways,  dancing, golfing, curling, enjoying her many friends and her 23 retirement winters in Arizona. She battled devastating effects of ALS for the last 3 1/2 years before succumbing to influenza and pneumonia.

Family was everything to her. She was predeceased by her loving and much-loved husband Alex in 1997, brother Jim and sister Mary. She was loved and will be missed by her son Ed (Marian) Wilson, her daughter Bev (Terry) Bolton, grandchildren Kirsten Bolton, Devon (Kathy) Bolton, Shelley (Rob) Holben, and Robert (Lisa) Wilson and by great -grandchildren Courtenay and McKenzie Bolton and Ethan Holben. Also survived by brothers Joe (Jenny) Dooley and Ernie (Cheryl) Dooley and sisters Jean (Frank) Jezzard, Anne Laurent, and Dorothy (Gord) Burgess. With her struggles over, we like to think she is golfing and waltzing with Dad again.

Thank you to Drs Leavitt and Beaver, the staff and volunteers of Braehaven and the Residential Care Unit at Lady Minto Hospital. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society or a charity of your choice.

Ken Rouleau

July 15, 1968 – April 13, 2012

Ken Rouleau passed away peacefully Friday,  April 13, 2012 as a result of a long brave battle with ALS. He was survived by his son Dorian;  partner Christina Siegers; Mother Helen Rouleau; his father  Ralph Rouleau,  and wife Maureen; oldest brother Mark and family;  sister Janice Williamson and family; and Brother Greg and family. 

There will be a celebration of Ken’s life held in the Japanese Garden by ArtSpring; Sunday April 22 at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the ALS society or to the Salt Spring library. 

Christina would like to personally thank all caregivers, friends, and family who provided care and support for Ken, Dorian and herself through this time. A special thank you to Samantha Wilson for all that she gave and to the amazing community of Salt Spring Island.

And thank you to Ken for touching so many hearts. We Love you Kenny.

Joan Margaret Dow (nee Rigden)

April 12, 1934 – May 10, 2012

Predeceased by her husband Jim Dow. Survived by her sister Arlene, daughters Kim, Sandy (E.T.) and grandchildren Zack, Heidi (Dan), Erika (Gordon). Cousins, great grandson Dexter, two nieces, a nephew and their children. A celebration of her life will be announced. Thank you to Drs. Crossland and Reznick and all the nurses who took such great care of Joan. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, www.muscle.ca.

We love you. To quote Joan, “Que sera sera, Whatever.” We will miss you.

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Alan Edward Gear

APRIL 29, 1946 – APRIL 9, 2012

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alan Gear announce his passing after a brief illness, on April 9, 2012 at the age of 65.

Al will be lovingly remembered by Carole, his wife of 39 years, and his children Devon (Steve), and Alan Jr.  Al will also be forever remembered by his sister Marguerite Lee, 1 niece and 2 nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Ted and Daisy Gear.

Al was born on Saltspring Island, BC, on April 29, 1946.  He graduated from Gulf Islands Secondary School and then began a diverse working life which included the marine industry as a mate/master and a marine surveyor, allowing him many adventures along the BC coast. Al also worked in real estate; he owned the Vesuvius Store on Saltspring and spent many years in the residential construction business.

Al took pleasure in life from many different things, he loved spending time with his wife, kids,  friends, his pets, community projects, trapshooting, woodworking, road trips, history, reading, gardening, and he enjoyed good food. Volunteering his skills and his time was important to Al; he was a life member of the Saltspring Island Farmers Institute, a member of both the Saltspring Island Rod and Gun Club, and the Forest Grove Rod and Gun Club, and Ducks Unlimited. He was also a 25 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Al enjoyed a brief retirement in the home that he built in Lone Butte, BC located in the Cariboo, a place that he loved.

A Celebration of Al’s life will be announced at a later date.

Those who desire may make a memorial donation in Al’s memory to the BCSPCA, Box 1948, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0.  spca.bc.ca/100milehouse/

100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted

with the arrangements.  1-877-595-3243

Mildred Louise Young

(NEE COLEMAN)

July 10, 1924 to April 3, 2012 Mildred (‘Millie’) was born at home on the Coleman family farm ‘Rondeau Manor’ near Blenheim Ontario. She graduated from business college in London Ontario, worked in office administration, raised four children, and enjoyed sailing and travel in various parts of the world with her husband of 37 years Richard Young (predeceased in 2000). Millie and Dick actively enjoyed their retirement moving to Salt Spring from Toronto in 1985. More recently Millie had the company of her first husband Oliver Stewart. ‘Stew’ died in September 2011.

She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her daughters Brenda (Rod) Scotvold and Nancy (Michael) Simms, sons Budd Stewart and Peter (Marion) Young, and grandchildren Krista Scotvold and Braden and Nevan Young.

Millie was a primary member and past Regent of the IODE, and a lifetime member of the United Church.

There will be no service at Mom’s request. Interment will be at Burgoyne United Church, Salt Spring Island B.C.

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