Margaret Haines passed away peacefully December 7, 2011 on Salt Spring Island at the age of 86. She was born March 23, 1925 in London England and spent her childhood at Hamsey House in Lewes Sussex. In 1942 she joined the Woman’s Royal Navel Service until 1945 when she married Alfred Haines. In 1957 they decided to emigrate to Canada with their 3 children and ended up in Kelowna. Margaret has always believed in lifelong learning. While raising her family she took many courses to complete her education and became a registered social worker. She gave much of her spare time to the Girl Guides. From 1969 to 1971 she became a travelling trainer for the Girl Guide movement in Jamaica. In 1974 she was the coordinator and counsellor for the Victoria Silver Threads Service and in 1977 she became the Director of the Victoria Volunteer Bureau. She was the head of the Greater Victoria UNICEF committee in 1983. In 1987 she moved to her beloved Salt Spring Island. On the island she continued to give back to her community by working with many organizations including Hospice and Meadowbrook. Margaret always had a love of travelling and experiencing different cultures. Christianity and the exploration of the spirit were central themes in her life. She accepted people for who they were. Margaret will be deeply missed by her family: her children Vivien (Ralph), Diana (Ivan) and Michael (Rachelle), 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren as well as her brothers in England Andrew, John (Rosie) and Tim (Jean) and her many friends.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at All Saints-by-the-sea Anglican Church: 110 Park Drive @ Lower Ganges Rd. Salt Spring Island on Friday December 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Margaret’s name to the Salt Spring Hospice/Bessie Dane Foundation at www.saltspringhospice.org or phone 250-537-2770.

At Lady Minto Hospital, Ganges, Salt Spring Island on December 4, 2011. Madeleine, beloved wife of the late Earl Hardie (1993), was just shy of her 98th birthday. Madeleine (Cudmore) Hardie, was born on January 24th, 1914 in San Diego, California and grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She began her teaching career in small rural schools in Eastend and Ravenscrag, Saskatchewan. She took her teaching certificate at Normal School in Victoria and taught in Rutland, BC until her marriage to (Benjamin) Earl Hardie in 1944. Madeleine and Earl moved to Southey Point on Salt Spring Island in 1948 where they gardened, golfed, fished and made many friends. After Earl’s death in 1993, Madeleine moved to Brinkworthy Place where she lived until her passing. Madeleine was an energetic and active member of the community, helping with the library, Lady Minto’s hospital auxiliary and senior’s centre. She swam and played golf well into her 80’s. She travelled extensively and loved watching sports and playing bridge and maj jong.

Madeleine was the daughter of Ernest and Floria Cudmore and is predeceased by her brothers Wilfred and Ralph, sister Muriel and niece “Tommy”. She will be sadly missed by her seven surviving nieces and nephews, Wilf, Lorraine, Brian, Jane, Clive, Geoff and Kit as well as twenty-one great nieces and nephews and many great great nieces and nephews. She will be remembered fondly by her cousins in Duncan, Fern Kennett and her family, Richard, Calvin and Arlene and their children. She will also be missed by good friends Kelly Thompson and “Mac” Mouat and many other friends and neighbours whose lives she touched.

Cremation arrangements have been made with Howards’ Funeral Service in Ganges, 250 537-1022.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Lady Minto Hospital would be appreciated.

There will a celebration of Madeleine’s life in the spring

with details to be announced.

June 25, 1933 – Dec. 1, 2011

John passed away on December 1st 2011 at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island. John was born on the 25th June 1933 in Glasgow , Scotland to William and Margaret Cassels and immigrated to Toronto in May 1954. He served with the Toronto Mounted Police for 15 years before moving to South Carolina with his family where he had a successful Dairy Queen business. They returned to Canada and settled in Victoria in the early 1970s and owned and operated Tradewind Imports in Hillside Mall. He then moved to Salt Spring Island to retire but returned to work at Thrifty Foods in Ganges and thoroughly enjoyed his new Island lifestyle. John was an avid golfer and member of Salt Spring Island Golf Club and is sadly missed by his PGA friends. John will also be remembered for his love of dogs and was seldom surrounded by less than three canine companions. John is survived by sons Jim (Leila) and Michael of Victoria; as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandson; sisters Jean Gilchrist and Maureen (James) Wilson in Scotland; brother Douglas (Patty) in Victoria; and seven nieces and nephews. John’s family wish to acknowledge their gratitude to his dear friends Alan and Margaret Wooldridge; Peter and Maureen Rowell; Elizabeth Lee; and Dr. David Woodley for their care and support through John’s struggle with dementia. A memorial Celebration of John’s Life will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 2 pm at the Harbour House Hotel, 121 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island.

Passed away peacefully, November 28, 2011, with her children by her side.

Our loving Mom, Oma, Great Oma, Sister, Auntie and Friend.

Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on December 18, 1914.

Her loving husband Frank J.P. Schwagly (1974) pre-deceased her, as did her second husband Fred Gilman (1992) and her three infant children.

Nellie is survived by her loving children, Marijke/Bram, Johanna, Frank/Myrna, Elly/Rod, Henry/Linda, Fred’s sons, Ed and Don and their families and 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Survived by her two sisters, Joke and Henny, many nieces, nephews and family members in Holland.

The Schwagly family moved to Canada in 1957.They owned and operated the Dutch Beauty Salon in Victoria and on Salt Spring Island. Nelly was very proud to have been chosen to do the hair of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands while on a visit to Canada.

Nelly was a devoted member of the R.C.Church Lady of Grace, C.W.L., Lady Lions, Legion, Seniors for Seniors and the Lost Chords Choir.

Nellie’s family would like to thank, the Owner and Staff of Dover House Care Home, for all the years of such loving care of our Mom, and we also thank the staff of Dufferin Place.

We will always remember our Mom for her love and inner strength.

Que Sera, Sera, until we meet again!!!

Funeral to be held at Our Lady of Grace, Drake Rd.

Salt Spring Island on Friday Dec. 2, 2011 at 11am.

Father Jules Gouleg officiating.

Haywards Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

1930 – 2011

It is with profound sadness that we announce Ivy’s passing on November 22, 2011. She will be always in our hearts and thoughts. Ivy was predeceased by her brother Bud [Arthur] and her husband Donald. Ivy leaves her loving sister Grace [Powell River, B.C.], brother Marquis [Dryden, Ontario and loving daughters Wendy Fleet, Mary Piperno and loving son Victor Piperno, loving grandchildren Derek, Dean, Darren, David and Brittany, great grandsons Mackenzie and Isaac. Ivy also leaves many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and many friends. Ivy was a friend to all who met her. She loved her family, friends, the daily word search, her favourite soap One Life to Live and also Judge Judy.

She had a phenomenal memory, loved knitting, crocheting and had a great sense of humour which we will all miss. Ivy was born in Fort William, Ontario and moved to SSI in 1957. None of her children had ever seen her angry she had great patience and loved children. Through the years she  baby sat dozens of children and thoroughly enjoyed it and missed them when they had to go home. She always read the daily paper and kept up with the news of the day. Everyone who had a dish of her blackberry crumble always asked for seconds. The service was held November 26th. with internment at the Central Cemetery. Anyone wishing to donate in Ivy’s name please donate to Seniors for Seniors this was one of her favourite things in her later years going to the seniors lunch and coffee sessions. She really enjoyed conversing with people be it one to one or in a group. She was a very special lady who will be missed by all who knew her.

The family of Ivy Piperno would like to thank the following: Lady Minto Hospital nurses and staff, Dr.Paula Ryan, SSI Highways crew, Thrifty’s, Country Grocer, the Harbour House Hotel, Seniors for Seniors, Patrick and staff of Hayward’s Funeral Home. Chris from the Community Gospel Church where the service was held. Also  special thanks to Rita Dods and Bobby Wood and the people that spoke at Ivy’s service

Dorothy Anderson ( November 2, 1935) died peacefully with her family and dear friend, Rita Dods by her side on November 19, 2011. She leaves behind her three sons – Ken (Mary), Brien (Angela), Stuart (Crystal) and her

grandchildren Elizabeth, Amy, Christina,

Megan, Angelica, Branden and dear friends. She will be fondly remembered.

The family would like to say thank you to

Dr. Woodley, all the nurses, careaids and

support staff for the care provided for

Dorothy at Lady Minto and Greenwoods.

Her final request was to have no service.