(1929 – 2010), much loved husband, father, brother, grandpa and friend died on September 8 after a brief illness.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, first child of Thomas Frederick and Grace Armstrong (Wilson) Wright of Ontario, and moved with his family to England in 1935. He grew up in Sussex during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. Tom moved to Scotland in 1944 where he completed high school in Arbroath. He served in the RAF in England and Germany in the Occupation Forces. In 1949, Tom went to St. Andrews University in Scotland where he took up geology, zoology, flying, golf and young ladies. He graduated in 1952.

Tom came to Canada in 1953 and joined the exploration branch of Richfield Oil Corporation in Calgary. In 1955 he married Irene Witherspoon. Over the next ten years they had two sons, Hal and Sandy (Alex) and their daughter, Penny.

Disillusioned with the ethics of the oil industry, he and Irene spent 1966/67 at SFU preparing to become teachers. They were delighted to be hired by the Gulf Islands School District in 1967. Tom fondly remembered the kids, and teaching and working with fine colleagues, at Salt Spring Elementary and Fernwood Schools.

Tom was involved as an active member with many groups before and after his retirement: the Gulf Islands Teachers’ Association, the NDP Club, the Advisory Planning Commission, the Power and Sail Squadron, the Water Preservation Society, the Community Planning Association, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Citizens’ Patrol, the Grace Point Strata Council, the Fickle Fingers, the Trail and Nature Club, the Historical Society, the SSI Coalition of Concerned Citizens, the Mt Belcher Neighbourhood Watch, and the Eggheads. He leaves his best wishes for many friends and neighbours, particularly those on St. Mary Lake, Grace Point and Mt. Belcher.

He enjoyed studying the geology of Salt Spring Island and sharing his knowledge and mapping with others. Trips with Virginia Newman and Kay Kos (driven by son Hal) were a source of pleasure. He loved the concerts at ArtSpring, hiking with the SS Trail and Nature Club, gardening, writing articles and giving talks on a variety of subjects, drawing cartoons, playing with his grandchildren, and doing cryptic crosswords and having a good scotch with Irene.

Tom was a strong environmentalist and student of the problems with our financial system, climate change, global warming, peak oil and world overpopulation.

Irene, Nancy, Christine, Annette and her family on Salt Spring, as well as Hal, Sandy and Penny and their families have fond memories and stories to tell. Tom was sorry to have had so little time at Meadowbrook. The family appreciates the kindness of Dr. Crichton and the staffs at Lady Minto and Royal Jubilee Hospitals.

Consistent with Tom’s philosophy, no service is planned. If you wish to remember Tom, please make a gift in his honour to the NDP, the Water Preservation Society, or the Fernwood School library.

Tom wrote, “It was good to be here, and I’m glad I came.”

Born April 24, 1984.

On September 6, 2010 in a terrible tragic accident, we lost our beautiful Cathrine, our amazing Cat, our precious pearl, our funny girl, our fabulous friend, our soccer star. She had the fire in her eyes, beauty in her body, the passion in her spirit, the love in her heart, and kindness in her soul. Cat will be missed by family, friends and all who knew her across the planet.Those who will celebrate her life from her family include her parents David Halliwell and Marion Bankes and Stepfather Michael.

Maureen McKinnon, her loving grandmother, her Uncle John Halliwell and cousins John-Paul, Anthony and Daniel and their families from England. Her Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jim MacLean, and cousin Kerri Alexander her husband Brad and baby Addison, Auntie Corrie, Uncle Kym Pearce, cousins Alexander, Calvin and Myles in Australia, all her family in Alberta, and all her English family in England, Ireland, Europe and Ontario. Many thanks to Saltspring, her island village, for all the great friends, and nurturing neighbours, for giving her a safe haven, to stretch her limbs and spread her wings. Thanks to her soccer team, The West Coast Football Club for establishing the Cathrine Halliwell Scholarship Fund in her honour.

A celebration of her life will be held at The Stonehouse

641 Fulford-Ganges Road, Saltspring Island

on Saturday, September 25 at 2:00p.m.    

All who love our girl and her family are welcome

Born September 23, 1948

Died August 29, 2010

We are deeply saddened that Lee left us so suddenly and so soon. Lee was born and grew up in Campbell River and then spent time on Salt Spring Island working as a line man and supervisor with B.C. Hydro until retirement. Lee had many loves and achievements; to each one he gave his utmost. He was the youngest person at the Campbell River Flight School to get his flight wings and he so enjoyed flying. He rebuilt many cars, which he loved racing. He also raced sailboats; his favorite ones were Bodacious and Impatience.

But most of all, we will remember Lee for his three great loves; life, family and friends. His wonderful storytelling was proof of that.

Lee is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife and friend Mary, his son Todd (Karen) and grandson Wyatt, sisters Diane and Darlene (Murray), brother Marty (Karen), and his very faithful friend and dog Paisley.

A celebration of Leland’s life will take place on Saturday, September 11th, at 2 p.m. from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Should friends wish, donations in his memory to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

Aaron passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2010 in Ontario at the age of 27. Aaron is survived by his beloved Krista and Corbin; mother Anne Hannah; father Eddie Matin (Lesley); sister Emily; grandmothers Ursula and Bea; Aunts Lois (Leo), Cindy, Trish (John) and uncle Jim (Robin); cousins Alex, Iggy, Haydn and Zoe. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, including firefighters, paramedics and Thrifty’s friends in his communities of Salt Spring Island, Victoria and Ontario. Aaron was a vibrant, brilliant, caring, loyal and beautiful young man with a big heart. Whatever he was involved in, he gave it his all, at least 110%. Aaron had a daring sense of adventure and a marvelous sense of humour. Surprising aspects of his personality were always emerging to amaze us. A celebration of life in memory of Aaron will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26th., from 2 – 4 p.m. at Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria. Please feel free to share memories, stories and photos or email them to gpike@telus.net.

(née Swaykowski)

DEC 13, 1919 –

AUG 25, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Salt Spring Island resident Anne Vodden. Anne was predeceased by her parents, brothers Peter, Wally and Joe, sister Rose and first husband Mike Sober. Anne is survived by her husband Nels, brothers Vic (Elaine) and Alec, children Marcy (Dave), Wayne (Greg) and Brian (Brenda). Also survived by grandchildren Darcy (Curtis), Lindsay (Isidro), Robyn (Damian), Justine (Yasu), Rebecca and great grand-daughters Eden and Eiko. Anne was an avid golfer and bowler as well as an active member of the Ganges United Church. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Greenwoods Elder Care Home for the compassionate care over the past 3 years.

There will not be a service by request. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Alzheimer Society of BC or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

9 Sept, 1949 – 21 Aug, 2010

Mickey passed away in the early hours of August 21, 2010 from liver cancer. She is survived by Jackie, her partner of 23 years, and her chosen family of friends. She lived the time following her diagnosis with a grace and courage that was inspirational to those around her.

Despite the violence and other challenges of her childhood, Mickey grew to become a warm and loving adult with a great sense of humour, a deep spirituality and a strong commitment to her friendships.

Mickey was born in Souris, Manitoba and attended the University of Regina, graduating in 1972 with an Education degree. She taught high school in Regina and worked as a manager for BC Housing in Vancouver before attending the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1987. She practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver and on Salt Spring Island until 2006 – work that she loved and for which she had an amazing gift. She retired to Victoria in 2006.

At her request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to the Victoria Hospice Foundation.

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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