(nee Fennell)

February 27, 1917 – April 23, 2011

Descended from early Irish settlers to Canada, Ethel was the last of her generation.  Born in Success, Saskatchewan in 1917, she was the fourth of eight children born to Joseph and Eliza Fennell.  After the death of her mother and then her older sister in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, the family settled in Salmon Arm in 1926, where Ethel continued her schooling, married Herman Krebs in 1936, and raised their two children.

Although times were hard, she and Herman were frugal and saved for what they needed. After buying a 40 acre parcel of land with an old house, they then bought a cow, and then a horse. Soon they were able to live off the land, with fresh eggs, milk, loads of vegetables, and beef, chicken and pork as needed. With only a moment’s notice, she could serve a satisfying meal to any and all who dropped in, and over the years she and Herman opened their home to many who needed a helping hand and a roof over their head. 

In her younger years she enjoyed participating in the Women’s Institute and later, square dancing.  She was an avid homemaker, a skilled cook, enthusiastic gardener and versatile needlewoman.  More recently she was challenged by osteoporosis, limiting many activities, but she continued to enjoy the company of her family and friends. 

After the death of her husband in 1992, she moved to Qualicum Beach to be near her daughter Edith, and subsequently to Salt Spring Island after the death of her daughter in 2003. She is survived by her son Bill (Margit), her son-in-law Jim (Ruth), grandchildren Kent (Joanna) Duncan, and Keri (Dale) Herle,, great-grandchildren Jordan, Kelsi, Julia and Brett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  

Many thanks for the personal care and loving attention provided by Catherine, Charlene, Dawn, Dominique, Donna, Laurie, Luba and Rajani and the care and understanding provided by Dr. Crichton and the Nurses and Staff at Lady Minto Hospital.

No funeral by request.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Girl Guides.

passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2011 in Smithers, B.C. Born in Hamburg, Germany on July 12th, 1933, Harald emigrated to Canada in the early 1950’s

Always adventurous, Harald engaged in a wide variety of vocations, including lithography, mining, logging, fruit picking, and working on the railroad. He was always an avid gardener and outdoorsman. He married Regina (Berndt) in 1967 and together they raised sons Darcy and Curtis in Mackenzie, B.C. Harald took an early retirement in 1989 and moved to Salt Spring Island, where he pursued his lifelong passion of growing gardens. He was much appreciated by his many landscaping clients and produce customers for his attention to detail, quality, and his sense of humor.

Harald is survived by his sister Inge de Osorio (Nestor) of Hamburg, sons Curtis (Karen) of Bolton Ontario, and Darcy (Paula) of Telkwa B.C., and grandsons Jarvis, Jacob and Finlay of Telkwa.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Bastian and Dr. Haskins of Smithers, Dr. Leon of Salt Spring Island, the nursing staff at both hospitals, and the Smithers home support staff. To friends Margaretha and Ron, Sharon and Gary, Irene and Oria – Harald’s eyes lit up at the mention of your names during his time in Telkwa.

A celebration of Harald’s life will be held at Meaden Hall, 120 Blaine Road, Salt Spring Island on Saturday, May 7th from 5-7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joan Margaret Buckley. Born August 23, 1924 in England. She passed away at her home on March 30, 2011.

She leaves to mourn her son Arthur (Karen), daughter Trudy (Steve) Lynch, and son Jim (Traesi), Grandson Arnold (Erin) Buckley, Granddaughter Kari (Paul) Walsh, and Grandsons Colin and Andrew Buckley, Great Grandchildren Dilan and Jamie Buckley, and Jill, Amy and Emily Walsh. Her co-workers at The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, especially Jean Rozzano, Dee Roberts and Nancy Wright. Her wonderful neighbours in Brinkworthy, especially Marjorie Lomas, Madeline Hardie, Cathy Stringer, and Lena Ostapowich. And last but not least, Joan leaves to mourn, her faithful cat “Winnie”.

Predeceased by her husband Charles in 2004 after 57 years of marriage, and their son Colin at the age of 18 in 1969.

Joan and Charlie immigrated to Canada in 1951 with their two young sons travelling by ship and train to Chemainus, B.C. They operated a Gas Station in Saltair on Vancouver Island from 1952 to 1960. In 1961 they moved to Salt Spring Island with their family of three. Their fourth child, Jim, was born on Salt Spring in 1965.

After Charles passed away in 2004 Joan eventually sold their Mount Maxwell home and moved to Brinkworthy, a move that she loved and never regretted. After being up “the Mountain” (as she referred to it) she started a new life in Brinkworthy and loved spending time with her family and her wonderful neighbours, baking, being so close to Ganges, and working in her garden. She had a green thumb and could grow anything.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Meadon Hall (basement of the Legion) on Saturday, April 23 from 1-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to The Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, where Joan volunteered every Wednesday for nearly forty years.

Special thanks to the SSI Firefighters, BC Ambulance, RCMP, Pat Beattie at Haywards Funeral Service, Trudy’s best friend Valerie Mintenko who was visiting us from Alberta at the time, and all our friends and co-workers who have been so supportive of our family.

RCAF veteran Dennis Frederick Henshaw passed away peace-fully at Lions Gate Hospital March 28th in his 89th year. He is survived by his wife Ellen, brother Gordon, children David (Gail), Diane, Vicki (Bill), four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Lyla and five brothers. While in the service he was involved with  Search and Rescue and taught instrument and electrical techs at CFB Borden. After his retirement from the RCAF he became a projectionist and served as union business agent. He also farmed and was a volunteer firefighter on South Pender Island. No service by request.

February 10, 1913 – March 27, 2011

After a brief illness and a long full life, Edith died peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital, Salt Spring Island, in the company of family and friends, on Sunday, March 27th. Edith was predeceased by her loving husband Aubrey. She will be missed by her nephews and nieces: John and Gillian Young (UK) and their children; Simon, Rachel, Christopher; Barbara and Colin Steward (North Vancouver) and their children Corina, Graham, Stephen; Stephen and Gay Young and their son James; and Gavin Baldwin (South Africa).

She will be missed by her many friends and neighbours on Salt Spring Island who have enjoyed her hospitality, grace and spunky personality for many years. Special thanks to those who helped Edith maintain her independent life in the home she loved, especially Clare and John, Bob and Sue, Dan, Eddy, Tony and Ed, Jane, Bob, Manfred and Rita, Cheryl and her distant but close pals Tony and Gillian in Australia. Edith was grateful for the years of dedicated personal care from Dr David Woodley, and the caring and capable nursing staff at Lady Minto Hospital who made her comfortable her in her last days.

An informal gathering of friends will be held to share memories of Edith at her home on Saturday, April 16th at 3 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Salt Spring Island Foundation, Box 244 Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2V9, or online at

www.saltspringislandfoundation.org.

December 24, 1919 –

March 25, 2011

Edith Joyce Noela Parsons passed away March 25, 2011 at Cairnsmore Place, Duncan, B.C.

Joyce was predeceased by her daughter J. Marilyn Elaine Chan in 1985, and by her brother Arthur Hedley Holmes in 1998.

Left to mourn are her son David of Duncan, sister Muriel Toombs of Duncan, grandsons Dean Chan of Vancouver and Brent Chan of Victoria, step-grandson Patrick Chan of Edmonton, sister-in-law Betty Holmes of Perth, Australia; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Educated in Prince Albert and Saskatoon, Joyce graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1941 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

She moved to Salt Spring Island with her parents in 19451, where she lived and worked till moving to Duncan in 1991.

She was a former Brownie/Guide leader and taught Sunday school for many years. A member of the IODE since 1954, she held many offices including regent of the HMS Ganges chapter. She was also a member of the Senior Auxiliary to the Cowichan District Hospital for 10 years.

A member of the Anglican Church and latterly of the Cowichan Valley Salvation Army, Church of the Nazarene, and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.

A special thank you to Dr. Bryan Bass and all the wonderful staff at Cairnsmore Place for their care and love to Mum during her stay there.

Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Somenos Road, Duncan.

May 23, 1938 – March 20, 2011

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our wife and Mum at VGH. Moira is survived by Bill, her loving husband of over 50 years; daughters Barbara-Ann O’Brien and Alison Walker; and sons-in-law Roger O’Brien and Scott Bourgeois. She will also be missed by her brother Malcolm Bond (Stephanie), sister Shirley McDowell, sister-in-law Moira McQuarrie, and family, friends, and colleagues all over the world. Born and raised on Salt Spring Island, Moira graduated from VGH School of Nursing in 1959. While raising two daughters with Bill she continued with her Nursing career, most notably as Senior Infection Control Nurse at VGH. She was an active member of both CHICA and IFIC, including a term of President of CHICA. Moira loved her cats, music, cooking, gardening, traveling, entertaining, and attending church. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Memorial Service to be held Thursday, March 31, 2011, 2pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, reception to follow in the church hall.

Passed away March 16, 2011. Archie was a true gentleman. His family looked up to him because they could depend on him to stick to his principles of fairness and honesty.

After completing his pharmacy training as a very young man he was very proud to defend his country for six years during World War II. He served in the Air Force in numerous capacities commencing with Navigator-Bombardier, next as a Radar Specialist and lastly as a Flying Officer (pilot). For many of the years he was stationed in Whitstable, England. After the war ended he continued to serve in the Reserve Forces.

He called himself a lucky man saying he had two of the best women in the world when he married Ginny after Kas passed away.

Archie had a great sense of humour right to the end. He loved to square dance, golf play tennis and entertain. He was a life member of the Salt Spring Island Golf Club.

During his many years as a pharmacist he was an important part of the community.

At dinners with friends or family he always brought out his travelling bar and started the occasion with Happy Hour. Rye and 7 and water was his signature drink. Archie had many good friends, and he will be greatly missed especially by Bob MacKay and George Morris (Moose, air force buddy).

Thanks to the staff in the Duncan Hospital and Chemainus Health Care Center, who cared for him and eased his journey. Also our special thanks to Dr. Broere for his extraordinary care. We are very grateful.

There will be a Memorial Service and Reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall #191, 9775 Chemainus Road Chemainus, BC on March 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca.

Telford’s of Ladysmith, 250-245-5553

January 31, 1924 –

March 13, 2011

Ron Stacey passed away on Sunday, March 13. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; sister Evelyn Campbell (Bill) of Killarney, Manitoba; children Linda Pringle (Jim), Ross (Cathy), Alan (Gina) and Brian (Christine); grandchildren Nicola, Angela, Jocelyn, Michelle, Christine, Christopher and Jordan.

Ron was born January 31, 1924 in Hamiota, Manitoba, and left there after high school grad to ride the rails to Winnipeg, where he enlisted in the RCAF. Trained in England as a navigator, he was the sole survivor of his air crew when shot down over Germany. After two months in hospital, he was transferred to Stalag Luft III, and had his 19th birthday there. He was 98% certain, after returning to England, that on VE Day he danced in the streets of London with the two young princesses.

Back home, he earned a BS at Brandon Collegiate and taught in Manitoba until 1964, when a teaching offer brought him to Salt Spring Island. He taught Sciences and Math until 1984, then retired to his garden and many projects. Ron was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, where he enjoyed cribbage, bridge and volunteering with friends. He also enjoyed debating a wide variety of issues, and leaves a legacy of “Stacey-isms”.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Woodley and the staff at Lady Minto Hospital for their compassionate care and support. Also, thanks to Island Comfort Quilts, Salt Spring Singers, the Bessie Dane Foundation hospice volunteers, and his comrades at the Legion and their Ladies Auxiliary, and those loyal friends too numerous to mention here.

A memorial tea will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion hall on Saturday, April 9th, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Royal Canadian Legion, Lady Minto Hospital, or Salt Spring Food Bank.