Benjamin (Ben)

OCT 18, 1934 –

AUG 19, 2010

Passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital with family and friends around him. He leaves behind, wife Carole, sons: Steve (Carol), Graham (Louisa); daughters: Chantel (Aaron), Angela (Brien); grandchildren: Carli, Jake, Skyler, Elizabeth and Christina, great-granddaughter Ryli-Marie and sister Erna. Also included: extended family & numerous dear friends.

Ben made his home on Salt Spring Island in 1979 with his bride Carole and blended family.

Please join us in a celebration of his life at Community Gospel Chapel, Vesuvius Bay Rd. on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2pm

The family would like to thank Dr. J. F. White and Dr. R. Crossland and all the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Palliative Care.

(nee Scarfe)

January 26, 1910 – August 10, 2010.

Effie passed away peacefully at Greenwoods with her family by her side.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Charles; and is survived her daughter Trudy, three grandsons: Woody, Scott and Razz; 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren and by one brother Larry Scarfe of Saskatoon, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Effie will be remembered for her involvement with “Relay for Life” until she was 100. She was an avid bridge player and a member of the IODE and Legion.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made to the SPCA or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Thank you to the staff at Greenwoods, Home Support and the Home Care attendants. A special thank you to Shirley & Janet for all their help.

MEIKLE, JANICE

(“JAN”) LYNNE

JANUARY 11, 1949 –

AUGUST 8, 2010

It is with the deepest sorrow and sadness that the family of Jan Meikle, our sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and aunt, announces her sudden passing on August 8th, 2010, at the age of 61 at her home in North Vancouver. Jan grew up in Nanaimo, BC, graduating from Nanaimo Senior Secondary School in 1966. Later, in 1990, Jan went to Capilano College, taking the two year paralegal program, graduating With Honours, achieving Dean’s List in each of the 4 semesters, while also being honoured as the Class Valedictorian. Jan is survived by her mother, Muriel, her brother, Kevin and his wife June, her children, Ja Lynn (and her husband Tim), Angela and Bruce, her grandchildren, Payton Muriel and Kianna Marie, her niece Alana and her Aunt Dolly. Particular thanks goes to Dr. John Corey, of Caulfield Village Medical Clinic, and the staff at Lions Gate General Hospital for their compassionate care during Jan’s recent illnesses. Also, to Randall Godden and Mae’s Graces (a group of Nanaimo “girls” who have been her friends for over fifty years ) for their unwavering friendship and support for Jan during difficult stretches in Jan’s life. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to celebrate her life, which will be held Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 2pm at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. A reception will follow immediately. A further service will be held Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 2pm at Brechin United Church in the Fellowship Hall at 1998 Estevan Road, Nanaimo BC. Additional information can be obtained by emailing Kevin Meikle at kevin.meikle@ca.

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Loved and respected by those who met and worked with him, David passed away at the Vancouver General Hospital on July 10. David was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 7, 1928 where he lived with his parents, Alexander and Roberta Bolton and his two brothers, John and Sandy where the three boys attended Heriot’s School. At the age of 20 David graduated from Edinburgh University with a BSc in Forestry. From his early boyhood David was fascinated with the information he had collected and the books he had read about Canada and although his heart was always in Scotland he resolved to emigrate. He was offered a position with a Canadian Company called Price Brothers in the province of Quebec. He had no idea that French was a required language. Being a doughty Scot he obtained recordings and immersed himself in the language and learned to speak with a particularly good accent. After five years as a forest engineer new life challenges beckoned. He had long had an abiding interest in medicine and applied for, and was accepted into, Premed and then Medical School at Laval University where he graduated with honours. Not long after graduation he was exposed to the beauties and temperate climate of British Columbia and moved with his family (his wife, nee Suzanne Langlois) and his two children, Brian and Carol, to Vancouver where Michelle was born. David enjoyed six very busy years in General Practice before taking a break to travel with his family. His career change took him to Philadelphia and employment by Merck & Co. where he had editorial responsibilities in the publication of the Merck Manual. Once again his comfort level was in Canada and he returned to Vancouver where he became Executive Secretary to the British Columbia Medical Association. The BC Ministry of Health invited him to take a position in Victoria as Senior Medical Advisor to the Ministry. He went on to become Chair of the Medical Services Commission. He was frequently asked to take on other medical responsibilities and in 1990 prepared a response to the Royal Commission of Health Care and Costs for the BCMA. He also served as Director of Corporate Affairs with the BC Bio-Medical Laboratory. In 1994 in respect of his dedication and capabilities he was elevated to Senior Membership in the Canadian Medical Association and in 2000 was awarded the most prestigious honour of the BCMA, the Silver Medal of Service. Since living on Salt Spring Island with his wife, Phyllis (nee Wakelyn), David has taken part in many community activities, most notably the Greenwoods Eldercare Society and the Greenwoods Foundation. David has been described as being kind, sensitive, passionate, a sage advisor and a fine “scrapper,” but was always respectful to and of others. David has been predeceased by his brother John and is survived by his brother Sandy (Joyce) Bolton in Edinburgh. He will be forever loved and missed by Phyllis, married in 1980, his children Brian (Julie) Bolton, Carol (Wayne) Olafson, Michelle (Craig) Bentley and grandchildren Nathan, Ryan, Jori, Kyle, Cara, Jesse and Darius. His passing will be mourned by many other relatives and friends as well as his step-children Robert (Linda) Whittome, John (Catherine) Whittome, Jimmy and Janet Whittome and grandchildren Robert, Graeme, Melanie, Kathleen, Emily and Sophie.

A service for David will be held at 2pm on July 24 at All Saints Anglican Church in Ganges on Salt Spring Island and all are invited to a Scots celebration of David’s life at 121 Teal Place following the service. Very much appreciated by him would be donations to the Greenwoods Foundation c/o The Greenwoods Eldercare Society, 133 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z9.

John William ( Bill ) Moore

September 10, 1913 – July 9, 2010

John was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to

John Arthur Moore & Jessie Lavina (nee Weeks); the eldest of four children.  He moved to Kamloops with his family in 1927. For many years, he ran J.W. Moore Contracting, a sand & gravel business in Kamloops, B.C. One of his most memorable

moments in life was being contracted to help build the Alaska Highway. In later years, Bill owned and operated Moore’s Rock Shop in downtown Kamloops. He was very proud of his lapidary work and creations of remarkable jewellery.

Bill loved hunting and fishing in his younger days and was very proud of his excellent garden in his retirement years – including canning many, many quarts of tomatoes every year.

Bill retired to Campbell River and later to

Salt Spring Island, B.C., where he was

lovingly cared for by his niece,

Gaynelle Lobbes (Tom) of Merritt and

great niece, Noella Fraser (Mike) of Salt Spring.

Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Francis;

second wife, Alma; and sister Doris Moore.

He is survived by his sister Margaret Bainbridge of Salt Spring Island and brother Don Moore of

Abbotsford; two daughters, Joan Bennewith (Stan)

of Ashcroft, Janet Meeks (Ray) of Chase and one son, Bill Moore (Kathy) of Kamloops; adopted daughter Kerry Hruschak of Kelowna, as well as 

10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews. All who knew and loved him greatly!

Thank you to the Greenwoods Elder Care staff

for the wonderful care & love, you provided Bill

in the past few years. You were his family, too!

Thank you to Dr. Barclay,

Hayward Funeral Home and everyone

who helped in the final days

of Bill’s life.

No service by request.

August 20, 1973

– July 8, 2010

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Lance Trevor Davis on July 8, 2010 after a long and courageous battle against brain cancer. Born and raised on Salt Spring, Lance set out to see the world after graduation. He became an accomplished pilot, sailor, diver, ski instructor and charter boat captain. He made many cherished friends along the way.

Survived by his mother and father Ed and Jean Davis, brother Chad Williams, many cousins and extended family. We will all miss his quirky sense of humour and smiling, upbeat nature. He inspired us with his steadfast determination and amazing grace even in the face of insurmountable odds.

No service by request. Instead, Lance asked that those who would grieve his passing think of him when the surf’s up or when there is fresh snow on the Sierra Nevadas. His spirit is forever there.

(nee Barker),

born 8 March 1925, Watford, England, the 6th child of Donald William Elsom Barker and Ethel Roalfe Barker. Former wife of the late John S. Davies. Died at home in Victoria 27 June 2010.

Brenda left home for a Canadian adventure in 1948 and made a life in Medicine Hat, Victoria and on Salt Spring Island. She engaged in an extensive career of community involvement including years with the Need Crisis line, hospice work, the Anglican Church and Guiding. She loved children, travel, nature, reading, brisk walks, good conversation, dogs, gardening, Wimbledon, knitting, cribbage and crossword puzzles. Her determined personality, endless energy, impressive organizational skills, dry sense of humour, and capacity for love and acceptance are legendary.

Brenda leaves as her most lively legacy her beloved family – 8 children, 6 daughters & sons-in-law, and 16 grandchildren. Ian, Gwyneth, Doreen, Megan, Kevin, Alan, Elaine and Michael will never forget their mother and have been honoured to support her wish to remain at home during years limited by Parkinson’s disease but lived by Brenda with joy and enthusiasm. Our mother has been respectfully and lovingly cared for by many caregivers, most particularly Jennifer, Heather, Diana, Sonia, Linda, Marla, Millen and Taylor. Special thanks to Dr. Ted Rosenberg and nurses Vicki and Ann. She will also be greatly missed by friends and relations from England and Canada – including brother Dr. Derek C. Barker and lifelong friend Yvonne Goggins. Brenda’s family sincerely thanks all who graciously supported our mother in the last years of her life.

In lieu of flowers, Brenda requested donations to the Victoria Parkinsons Centre Society, 813 Darwin Ave, Victoria, BC, V8X 2X7 (www.vepc.bc.ca).

A MEMORIAL SERVICE with a coffee to follow will take place Wednesday 7 July at 1:30 pm

at the Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street, Victoria

A GATHERING for all in Brenda’s memory will be held on

Thursday 8 July at 1:00 pm at the Beaver Point Hall, Salt Spring Island

for family and friends.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

July 10, 1914 – June 25, 2010

Betty passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Lady Minto Hospital. Betty was a well known and well loved resident of Ganges on Saltspring Island where she lived for over 50 years. Born in Spokane, Washington, Betty had an adventurous life living and working in large and small communities throughout BC and across Canada including the far north. She had a passion for people and service which was reflected in her many and varied jobs and volunteer positions over the years in health care, education and on the BC Ferries. For anyone who knew Betty though, it was clear that her defining career chapter was spent in the service of the Canadian forces during and after WW II. There she forged life-long connections with friends and lived the values associated with service on behalf of one’s country. She also endured the loss of too many friends who died much too young in active service.  Her love of the military life and related comradeship was extended right up to the present through many years of service in the Royal Canadian Legion, Saltspring Island Branch 92, where she was president in 1991 and 1992. Well into her 90’s, Betty continued to be a sought after guest speaker for elementary school assemblies on Remembrance Day. Long after Betty retired from paid work, she continued to contribute actively and energetically as a volunteer in many capacities on Saltspring including the Hospital Auxilliary where she was bestowed the honour of Lifetime Member. Betty loved participating in and following sports of all kinds. She kept active with many crafts and hobbies including a passion for her garden where she could be found from spring through fall. She also loved her home at Brinkworthy Place where she lived for the last 28 years and had many friends. Betty’s inspirational spirit and energy will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A celebration of Betty’s life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ganges from 3-5 pm on her 96th birthday – July 10, 2010. All are warmly welcome to join us in bidding Betty a fond farewell.