Friends and well wishers of Sandra Lee, please take note of her passing.
She died Sunday, October 16th, 2011, after brief illness.
There will be a gathering to celebrate her life. If you would like to be included in it, please contact me, her friend, Melissa Grace Kodaly, so that you can be invited, as this will be at home. The date is not yet determined.
With saddened hearts and wonderful memories we announce the passing of Barbara Reid. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Jack C. Reid in 1991. She will be forever remembered by her son Bruce (Jenica) and her grandson Jonn, whom she adored.
Born in Vancouver BC, Barbara attended the Vancouver Art School, after high school graduation. Upon graduation from Art School, she landed a job as a fashion illustrator for The Hudson Bay Company. This career led her into modeling bathing suits and the well known Aljean line of tartans, as well as high fashion ladies ware. As her modeling career flourished, she represented Aljean at fashion shows across North America. Always an artist, she became a successful designer at Aljean and worked closely with the skilled Jean Guskin in producing high quality, fashionable ladies clothing of the time. The garment industry in Vancouver was thriving and in 1963 Barbara started her own company “Carriage Trade” with Jack Reid. With Carriage Trade, she was able to exercise her artistic flair and capture the excitement of the 1960s with bold designs. Carriage Trade flourished and her garments were sold in finer stores across North America. This fulfilled Barbara’s dream of manufacturing fashions of her own design in the heyday of the Vancouver garment industry.
Barbara and Jack retired to Salt Spring Island and spent 20 magical years together, on the point. Barbara loved Grenfell boats, fishing, painting and gardening. We are so grateful to those who helped Barbara to be able to stay in her home until the end. Special thanks go to Barb, Maureen, Peter & Arletta and Carol for the love and care they showed her.
There will be a celebration of Barbara’s life on Saturday, November 12th at 263 Monteith Road, Salt Spring Island, at 2pm.
1937-2011
We regret to announce Roberta’s passing at Lady Minto Hospital on Saturday night, October 15th.
Roberta loved living on Salt Spring though in recent years severe COPD kept her from enjoying all the Island had to offer. Salt Spring was her West Coast Martha’s Vineyard, an island she had frequently visited while growing up in Massachusetts. Roberta and Stan purchased a retirement home on Salt Spring on the second day of a brief visit in 1992. ”The Island chooses its people and it doesn’t take long”, she would say.
Roberta grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated with a BA in English from Boston University. She then completed two years at Boston University’s Law School before transferring to Temple Law School in Philadelphia when she and Stan got married. After four and a half years in Philadelphia, they moved to Montreal where Roberta worked, in turn, as an Assistant General Counsel in the Law Department of Sun Life of Canada, as a U.S. tax specialist for an international accounting firm, and as an Assistant Vice-President in charge of Bell Canada’s Tax Department.
In 1980, a one year stay in Vancouver led, long before the year was over, to a decision to relocate. Roberta began her career in Vancouver by passing the BC Bar, thus becoming one of the very few lawyers in British Columbia qualified to practice in both the U.S. and Canada. She then spent the final fifteen years of her career first with another international accounting firm and then in private practice. She retired in 1996 and a year later she and Stan moved permanently to their Salt Spring home. Until her health interfered, Roberta pursued long deferred interests in tai chi and painting.
Roberta leaves behind, in addition to her husband Stanley, her sister Barbara Stone and her brother-in-law Richard Stone; their two daughters Julie and Donna; her brother-in-law Abe Porter and his three children Matthew, Philip and Lesley Porter; Matthew’s wife Kathy and Phil’s wife Sue; and five grand nieces and nephews.
Roberta was most grateful to all those who cared for her over the last few years—Dr. Bobbie Creighton, always both able and understanding, for all he did, the “on call” physicians and dedicated nursing staff in Lady Minto’s Emergency Unit, and the wonderful and caring members of Salt Spring’s Ambulance Service. Thanks as well to the SSI Fire Department, for first responder assistance when needed and for always being there to help with transfers, and to all the home care workers from Beacon Community Services who visited Roberta.
At Roberta’s request there will be no service. Also, no flowers please. Instead, if you are so inclined, please make a contribution in Roberta’s name either to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
Born in Montreal December 29, 1929,
died on Salt Spring
Island October 14,
2011. Bill passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Survived by his wife Anne, his sisters Vicki and Janet, his children Kathy, Bob, Don and Debby, his grandchildren Lisa, Stephanie, Andrea, Lucas, Spencer, Martin, Delaney, Noah and Nicholas, and his great grandchildren Austin, Marcus and Gwen.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Magda Leon, the staff at Lady Minto Hospital and Heritage Place, who went the “extra mile” to make Bill’s last few weeks comfortable. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at Heritage Place Balsam House common room on Thursday, October 20th at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation.
Died suddenly and peacefully. Survived by her loving husband Donald and brothers Garth (Judi), Murray (Irene), her children Cheryl (Douglas Wilson), Janet (Donald Wallace), Jeffrey (Lindy), Joseph and Darryl, her grandchildren Jarrod, Alexandra, Trevor, Courtney, Taylor, Jacob, Travis, Jesse, Brady and her great grand children Austin and Kayla. She was predeceased by her son Gordon.
Born in Toronto to the late Harry and Blanche Billinghurst.
Shelli loved life, her Lord Jesus and all her children. By her drive and intelligence she became a top legal secretary and later a successful realtor. Shelli touched the lives of many, not just her family and friends. Home was always where her heart was and she invariably made everyone welcome. The two favourite places she called home were Hillsburgh, Ontario (1972-1989) and Salt Spring Island, B.C. (1989-October 10th, 2011).
Thanks to all the staff at Greenwoods for their wonderful care provided to Shelli.
The celebration of Shelli’s life will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 commencing at 11am at the Community Gospel Chapel, 147 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. 250-537-2622.
It is with great sadness the family of John (Jack) Douglas Mitchell born Sept. 13, 1918 announce his passing on October 9, 2011 peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93, in Burnaby B.C.. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years Mildred Anne, his eldest son Michael, brothers Clayton, Gordon and sister Jean. He will be missed by his daughter Judy Erickson and son Stephen Mitchell, daughters-in-law Susan and Yvonne and his 4 grandchildren Daniel (Rebecca) Scott (Jenelle), Kevin, Ally, great-grandson Wyatt, sister-in-law Marion and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack was raised in Moose Jaw, Sask. He finished his education at Queens University where he graduated as a Mining Engineer, Sciences 1941. A highlight of Queens was meeting the love of his life Mildred (Mid) Dougherty and they were married in April 1943. It was also a significant time where he made lifelong friends, fond memories and kept them through the alumni class reunions. He served his country in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII with the rank of Sub-Lieutenant (E) 1941-1945. For the majority of his career he worked as an executive for Dominion Engineering Works Ltd. in Montreal.
Jack enjoyed skiing and friends at the Lakeshore Ski Club in Montreal, golfing at Kanawaki, traveling, martinis and good jazz music. Mildred and Jack retired to Salt Spring Island in 1980 where they enjoyed golf at the Salt Spring Golf Club, making new friends and island life. He lived life to the fullest, maintained his sharp mind and his daily passion for the Globe and Mail. Many thanks to the kind and caring staff at the George Derby Veterans Centre in Burnaby where Jack resided for the past 4 years.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Queens Annual Fund.
Marion Large
Dec 15/1909-Oct 09/2011
Marion Large our Country Grocer Matriarch or granny to all who knew her past away peacefully on Sunday morning …
Thank you for making the world a better place for 101 fantastic years!
November 19, 1929 –
October 8, 2011
P.Eng – UBC Delta Kappa Epsilon 1956 – Dominion Land Surveyor (Retired)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul S. White on Saturday, October 8. Paul passed peacefully, family at his side. His wit, charm and keen intellect will be missed. Never short for words or opinion, he was a strong personality that would take challenges head-on. His entrepreneurial spirit brought involvement in many great ventures and adventures from the Iron Ore fields of Labrador to aerial surveys of the Arctic and gold and silver mining from the Yukon to Australia and Russia. He was a proud member of the Lions Club for over 50 years and supported many community programs. A jazz aficionado, his love of Jazz music as a scholar historian, a musician and enthusiast was well known as was his support for the community of Jazz musicians. A master wordsmith and orator of considerable skill, his storytelling and accounts of various adventures captivated many an ear. Now it is time for his story to be told. Son of Paul Sanson White and Helen Orvis. Paul is survived by his children Paul White III, Corri Coy (nee White), Dean White , Paula Morrison (nee White), Alita Sauve and their children. His siblings Judy Row, Gary White, David McCart, Wendy McCart Porritt. Predeceased by siblings Gayle Hungerford and Ian McCart.
Please join us in a celebration of his life. Services to be held on Saturna Island, BC at Saint Christopher’s Anglican Church at 1pm on Saturday November 26, 2011 followed by a reception at the Saturna Community Hall accompanied by the jazz music he loved. A celebration of Paul’s life will also be held in Whitehorse, Yukon in the Spring or Summer of 2012, details to follow. Condolences may be forwarded to tenaciouspaula@gmail.com
Cathy Ann Stringer,
of Salt Spring Island,
died October 3, 2011
peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital.
Cathy was born April 12, 1950 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan to Fred and Katherine Fowler.
She is survived by her son, Greg;
brothers-in-law Allan Hardie and Bruce Stringer, sister-in-law Cathy Stringer, nieces and nephews, Mike, Trevor, Sylvie, Jodi and Mike as well as a
tremendous number of special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Terry Stringer and sister Mary-Jane Hardie.
There will be a celebration of Cathy’s life at the Harbour House Hotel on Saturday October 15, from 2-5pm for those who wish to attend.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to the Lady Minto Hospital.
Born Jan. 29, 1933 to Ruth and George Dickson. Ailsa passed away on Oct 3 at Vancouver General Hospital. Ailsa spent her happiest years on the Pacific Coast and was firmly rooted to her home on Salt Spring Island. Predeceased by her parents, brother Ron, and partner Glen Smith, she will be lovingly remembered by her children Grant (Tracey) and Jane (Paul), her four grandchildren, her partner Walton Langford, brother Dave (Babe), and her many friends and extended family. Ailsa’s life was built on a strong foundation of love of family and nature. She revelled in her garden, kayak, biking and hiking adventures. Her curiosity of other places took her on many trips, near and far. Ailsa was a driving force in her community, active in the Trail and Nature Club, nature and land conservancies, and the Paddlers group among others. A celebration of her life will be held at Ailsa’s home on November 12, 1-5 pm. Donations in memory of Ailsa can be made to the Salt Spring Island Conservancy.
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