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.

(Retired from Southam News & Owner of Apple Route Bed & Breakfast in Smithfield, Ontario) – passed away suddenly at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 7th, 2011 in his 73rd year. Survived by his stepmother, Jean Holmes, of Salt Spring Island, BC. Son of the late Marcus and Gertrude Holmes. Beloved husband and best friend for 47 years of Jane Marion (nee Cook). Loving father of Pamela Buttery (Brian) of Castleton, and Marcus Holmes of Toronto. He will be missed by his grandchildren Claire and Anna Buttery. Survived by his brother Donald Holmes (Judy) of Duncan, BC. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Douglas A. Cook. Fondly remembered by his cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Barry was a professional trade publication writer (Editor and Publisher of Motor Truck Magazine), an avid gardener and family man, who had a love of travel. In keeping with Barry’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Barry’s life at Smithfield United Church, Ontario on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 3 pm . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trenton Memorial Hospital or to The Friends of Prequ’ile Provincial Park, would be appreciated.

(nee Gillis)

July 25 1926 –

February 26 2011

Beloved wife of Don, Hilda passed on peacefully after a short stay in Lady Minto hospital.

She was born in Cranbrook BC and grew up in lumber towns from Prince George to Cowichan and the Sunshine Coast. In 1947 she was married in North Vancouver where she and Don lived for 50 years, moving to Salt Spring Island to be close to their daughter and grandson. An able secretary for a lumber company she graduated to being a devoted home maker, and was always an important influence with her close relations, who communicated with her almost daily. Devoted to her husband and family, an inveterate player and winner at Bingo, she spent many happy summer holidays camping at Summer’s Creek near Princeton enjoying fishing and the outdoors. Her strength of character and forceful opinions will be greatly missed as well as her kind and generous spirit. Brothers Harold and Bert and sister Helen predeceased her. Hilda leaves husband Don, daughter Betty – Lou, (Peter) and grandson D.J. to treasure her memory.

There will be a family celebration of her life and no service by request. Hilda would be happy to know that instead of flowers, a donation to a charity be given, or a small act of kindness to someone were done.

Acknowledgement is gratefully made to Dr White and all the nurses and staff of Lady Minto for their care and many kindnesses to Hilda.

passed away February 25 2011 after a short battle with Cancer. Penny was born in Toronto, Ontario March 17th 1950. Penny graduated Sheridan Art College in Oakville, Ontario where she met the love of her life Ron.

Penny and Ron had their son Arjuna in 1975 in Victoria BC and soon after moved to Salt Spring Island where she fell in love with the island and the community.  Penny was involved in the Art community from her involvements at Artcraft, and Pegasus as well as following her own passion of weaving, digital art and photography. 

Penny leaves behind her love of 37 years Ron, her son Arjuna (Cathy), grandchildren Billy and Monica, and Sister Elisabeth (Len) along with the friends she has made over the years on Salt Spring Island.

A celebration of Life will be held March 19th (1-3pm) at her son’s residence (233 Beaver Point Road).  In Lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Victoria Easter Seals House in her name.  Easter Seals made this challenging time more comfortable for our family.

A huge Thank you to the Salt Spring Fire Rescue and our Firefighters, the entire Lady Minto Hospital Staff, the Salt Spring BC Ambulance paramedics,  Dr Karen Berg, Dr Bob Crossland,  BC Cancers Agency, Royal Jubilee Hospital, and most of all our family for helping us through this difficult time.  We all miss you.

Rest in Peace my Love, my Mom, my Grandma, my Sister.?LOVE IS GOD, GOD IS LOVE