CORNELIUS LAUBENTAL

Born: October 12, 1942, Berlin, Germany, died suddenly and peacefully, October 3, 2010 on Salt Spring Island. Corny attended the University of Alberta (Zoology) and moved to Vancouver, BC, where he worked as a very creative Goldsmith for 30 years. In 1990, Corny met Tricia Holland and they lived happily for 20 wonderful years. In 2001, Corny retired to Salt Spring Island to follow his passion for gardening and growing orchids, rhododendrons and many other plants. Other joys of his life were classical music and cats. He taught others by example with his kind and gentle nature. He will be greatly missed by his wife Tricia, sister Sabine Laubental of Victoria, niece Carma Brophy/

husband Jonathon Bartlett of Nanaimo, sister-in-law Sally Holland of Ladner and other close friends. A Celebration of Life was already held.

Born: November 12, 1928 – Southampton, England, died suddenly September 26, 2010 in Antigua, W.I.  

Emigrated to Edmonton, Canada in 1937.  Attended the University of Alberta, B.Sc. 1950, M.Sc. 1951 (Geology), University of Illinois, Ph.D. 1953 (Clay Mineralogy).  After graduation, Pat worked for the Alberta Research Council.

In 1951, Pat married Grace Young, with whom he enjoyed 58.5 happy years.  They had 3 children, Jimmy (deceased at 2.5), Sheila and Michael.

In 1957, Pat and his family moved to Tulsa Oklahoma, working for Carter Oil Research Department for 7 years, returning to Calgary, Canada, where he worked for Imperial Oil Ltd. and Panarctic Oil.  In 1971 he moved to Canmore, AB, where he went into geology consulting and teaching at SAIT.  At this time he and his wife Grace bought a motel in Canmore which they ran for 5 years.

While in Canmore Pat was a town councillor for one term and town Mayor for two terms, 1977-1983.

Grace and Pat moved to Salt Spring Island in 1983.  Pat served two terms as a trustee with Islands Trust, and was a library volunteer for many years.

One of the joys of his life was planning and taking holidays to many parts of the world.  His delight in his latest vacation place, Antigua, led to the choice of holding his funeral and burial in Antigua on October 1, 2010 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

A memorial service will be held at All Saints by the Sea on October 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Pat’s name to the Salt Spring Foundation.

July 12,1921 – September 25, 2010

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of dear friend Reg Ashwell, on Saturday September 25, 2010 at Ladysmith Lodge on 4th, Ladysmith, BC. Reg was born July 12, 1921 in Prince Rupert BC. He was predeceased by his parents Iris and Stoll Ashwell, his brother Douglas and good friend Jim Kay. Reg is survived by his brother Geoff (Iris). Reg was an avid collector of West Coast Native and contemporary art. His knowledge of art was evident in the publishing of books and manuscripts. He owned and operated “Pegasus”, his gallery on Salt Spring Island, BC for many years. Reg will be missed by many friends who enjoyed being part of his life. Appreciation for the compassionate care given Reg while he lived there is extended to the nurses and staff at the Lodge on 4th in Ladysmith. As requested there will be no service. A celebration of Reggie’s life will be held later.

Pearl was born and raised in Edinburgh Scotland. At the age of 19 in 1942 she joined the RAF and was posted to India where she served until the end of the War. She returned to Scotland, married Bert and had her only child “wee Bobbie”. The family emigrated to Canada in 1957, initially settling in Victoria but moving to Salt Spring Island in 1962 where Pearl lived the remainder of her life.

Pearl was a “working woman” at a time when a woman’s place was in the home. She was a Court shorthand-typist in India and Scotland. In Canada she worked for an insurance company and then Saltspring Insurance Agency before obtaining her real estate license and opening the second real estate office on Salt Spring Island under BC Land & Insurance Agency.

Pearl lost Bert in 1986 and it wasn’t until she and Bob Petty became “an item” that she had her second chance at happiness. Bob gave Pearl another kick at life and the two were like inseparable teenagers. Bob took Pearl camping all over BC (she never liked camping til Bob came around – go figure). Pearl took Bob on two cruises (Bob had never been on a cruise before). They doted on each other and enjoyed a wonderful 14 years together.

Thank you Bob for making my mum so very happy.

Pearl Motion was my mum and to me she was the best mum in the world.

An intimate service was held on Mount Maxwell, Salt Spring Island on Sept 28 2010

As Pearl would have said,

“Lang May Your Lum Reek”

Passed away peacefully at

Greenwoods on Wednesday

September 22, at the age of 91.

Betty immigrated from Scotland to Calgary where she met her late husband Frank Valdez. In 1961 they moved to Salt Spring where they owned and operated the Vesuvius Marina, now the Seaside Restaurant. Betty had a long, successful career in real estate. She was a keen bridge player, a leading member of the Eastern Star and a volunteer with the Lady Minto Hospital Auxilary.

Despite the distance, Betty stayed close to her family who have happy memories of their many summer visits to SSI. A loving sister, Aunt, and Sister in Law, she will be greatly missed by her family back home in Scotland and her neice Judy Guedes and sister-in-law Millie Valez of Salt Spring. Her friends will remember Betty for her courage, determination and dignity.

The family wishes to thank the Greenwoods staff for making Betty’s life happy and enjoyable and for their attentive, compassionate care.

Betty wished simply to be remembered during a Sunday Service of the Baptist Church. She will be interred on Salt Spring. Condolences and memories can be sent to twotenners@talktalk.net.

May 29,1930 –

September 20, 2010

Tom died suddenly in the early afternoon in Scott House at Summerside on his way to have a swim.  He is mourned by his loving wife Ruth, his family in Denmark, his beloved Baha’i community and friends from many walks of life on Salt Spring.

Mildly shy all his life, at the same time he had deep quiet dignity.  He was seldom critical or judgemental of those near to him or people he didn’t know at all. As a husband Tom was nurturing and strengthening.

Born in Canada and brought up in Denmark, Tom trained under a master painter at a technical school in Odense.  There he was employed doing restoration work in churches and scenery painting in theatres.  In his life as a painter and paper hanger here and earlier in Toronto he had many repeat customers whom he was always pleased to see again even after he retired.  He had so enjoyed his time with them talking about music and the art in their homes.

His first job on Salt spring in the 1960’s was doing the cartoons for the Driftwood.

Tom’s hobby was carving and his work is in the Bank of Montreal,  the United Church and recently was exhibited at the Gallery of Fine Arts in the village.  He loved his time spent teaching others and out of those classes came some very skilled carvers.

A service will take place in the United Church on Friday September 24, 2pm.

Donations gratefully received to a charity of your choice.

May 29,1930 –

September 20, 2010

Tom died suddenly in the early afternoon in Scott House at Summerside on his way to have a swim.  He is mourned by his loving wife Ruth, his family in Denmark, his beloved Baha’i community and friends from many walks of life on Salt Spring.

Mildly shy all his life, at the same time he had deep quiet dignity.  He was seldom critical or judgemental of those near to him or people he didn’t know at all. As a husband Tom was nurturing and strengthening.

Born in Canada and brought up in Denmark, Tom trained under a master painter at a technical school in Odense.  There he was employed doing restoration work in churches and scenery painting in theatres.  In his life as a painter and paper hanger here and earlier in Toronto he had many repeat customers whom he was always pleased to see again even after he retired.  He had so enjoyed his time with them talking about music and the art in their homes.

His first job on Salt spring in the 1960’s was doing the cartoons for the Driftwood.

Tom’s hobby was carving and his work is in the Bank of Montreal,  the United Church and recently was exhibited at the Gallery of Fine Arts in the village.  He loved his time spent teaching others and out of those classes came some very skilled carvers.

A service will take place in the United Church on Friday September 24, 2pm.

Donations gratefully received to a charity of your choice.

Passed away peacefully at Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver with all her family members by her side on Friday September 17, 2010.

Born August 4, 1927 in Vancouver, Barbara was the third daughter of Donald Campbell MacLure and Olive Edith Till. Barbara is predeceased by her older sisters Pat, Joan and her husband Stanley Warren Davis (2004).

Her loving children Cathy (Richard), Ron (Sue), Jeff (Lynn), Michael, and Carolyn (Jim) survive Barbara as well as ten adoring Grandchildren Michael, Jillian, Sarah, Katelyn, Laura, Rebecca, Hayley, Emily, Nelson and Hayden.

Barbara embraced life to the fullest and lived an active 30 years on Salt Spring Island until 2009 when she returned to North Vancouver (Kiwanis Care Centre) to be close to her family. Barbara will be remembered for her beautiful smile that brightened the world and brought joy to all those who knew her. Barbara’s friends and family became better people after knowing her and being part of her life because she was able to see the best in people.

The family offers special thanks to the many outstanding caregivers at Kiwanis Care Centre and Dr. Cheng. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

A memorial service will be held on October 1st, 2010 at 2 PM at The Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. A celebration of life will be held immediately following the memorial service at The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites,

700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC between 3 and

5:30 PM, October 1st.