(nee Rudge)

Born in Red Marley, Worchestershire, England Sept. 9, 1907, she passed away peacefully, aged 102 years and 7 months, on April 15, 2010.

She saw so many changes and always embraced new ideas. She loved to travel and play golf & bridge.

After being widowed, she immigrated to Canada at the age of 72 & enjoyed her life in Guelph, Ontario until moving to Salt Spring Island for her last 16 years.

She is remembered by friends and numerous nephews & nieces in England. She is survived by her duaghter, grandson, great-grandson & son in law’s Tanti family.

A celebration of life to be held at a later date.

(nee Cook)

January 19, 1924-April 5, 2010

Passed away at Lady Minto Hospital after a brief illness.  She is survived by her loving family who will truly miss her kindness and humour; daughters Alexandra Fischer, Salt Spring Island, and Jane Reid, Nova Scotia, granddaughters Amy Fischer-Oestrem, Norway and Katherine Fischer, Victoria, sister Amy van den Heuvel, Ontario, and  brother Jack Cook, England.  Predeceased by sister Jenny Norton and husband Clayton Reid.

Florence (aka Flossie, Flan and Figg) came to Canada as a warbride, originally from Farncombe, Surrey, England, and lived in Ottawa and Manotick ON, Victoria BC and for the last 17 years on Salt Spring Island, which she loved.  She was always a writer, of stories and plays and poetry, a raconteur and a comedienne.  She graduated with a BA (with distinction) at 54 from Carleton University, ran singlehanded fundraising campaigns for OXFAM (Ethiopia) and Katrina victims, participated and taught for many years in the Margaret Morris Movement attaining orange level, was a Reiki Master, and enjoyed singing in the All Saints choir as well a baking cookies tirelessly for Soup’s On. Despite many health setbacks and infirmities her cup was always half full and she gave generously of herself.

The family is grateful for all the kind care Florence has received for the past two years at Braehaven, to Dr. Magda Leon and Marjorie Lane and for her final care by the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Hospital.  A memorial service will be held at All Saints Anglican church Tuesday May 4 at 1:30PM.  Interment at St. Mary’s in Fulford Harbour.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation to  Lady Minto Hospital or the All Saints Anglican Church Parish in her memory.

November 6, 1924 – April 5, 2010

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elise (Lise) Olsen of Ganges, BC, on Monday, April 5, 2010, in the presence of and surrounded by the love of her family.

Lise was predeceased by Oluf, her perfect soulmate and partner in adventure for 53 years. A very proud and loving mother, Lise will be missed but always remembered with love, admiration and pride by son Ken Olsen and his wife, Susan, of LaConner, Washington, daughter Linda Olsen of Vancouver, and daughter Kirstine Hughes, her husband Lindsay, and their daughter Sarah, of Redmond, Washington.

Born in Copenhagen, Lise began her adventuring at an early age. She was a national champion in badminton as a teen, active in the Danish Resistance during WWII, and became a member of the first crew with Scandinavian Air Service following a stint in England as a student nurse. After returning to Denmark with her infant son, Ken, Lise pursued careers in interior decorating, modeling, and assistance in radio production. She was discovered by Oluf, a young and handsome Danish American engineer, who had been posted to Europe in support of NATO, where he was simultaneously discovering his roots in Denmark. Finding Lise there was his bonus. “Ole” swept her off her feet, happy to take her and her young son, Ken, to join him in his own adventures. The young family began in Denmark, but soon moved to Germany, then to the US, and then to Vancouver in the early ’70s where they became avid sailors and members of RVYC. They soon discovered Salt Spring Island, and were so inspired by the island and its friendly community that they decided to retire here, following 10 years on assignment in Saudi Arabia. In 1999, Ole and Lise bought and refitted a 100-year old Dutch barge and embarked on a 3 year cruise of the European waterways.

Lise enjoyed life in the Ganges community, and was grateful for her many very dear friends with whom she was able to pursue two of her greatest passions, needlework and bridge. Lise will be remembered for her elegance, her love of fine food, her generosity of knowledge and spirit, and for her stories of her greatest adventure, her life with Ole.

The Olsen family is forever grateful to the excellent, caring staff of Lady Minto Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in support of the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation.

A celebration of Lise’s life will be held on May 1, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m at All Saints By The Sea, 110 Park Drive, Ganges.

June 3, 1917 – April 3, 2010

Bob passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Easter Saturday. Born in St. Laurent, Saskatchewan, he moved to the West Coast after the war to be closer to his family who had moved to Salt Spring Island in 1942. In 1948 Bob married Evelyn on Salt Spring Island where they lived until they moved to Sidney, B.C. in 1988. Predeceased by Evelyn, his wife of 52 years, Bob leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Darleene (Dale), his son John, his grandson Jack, his grandaughter Jen (John), his step-great-grandson Cole, a large and loving extended family and his many good friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Kennedy and the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Saanich Peninsula Hospital for their care and compassion.

There will be no service at Bob’s request. If you wish, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt. Newton X Rd., Saanichton, B.C. V8M 2B2 or to the charity of your choice.

January 24, 1945 – April 1, 2010. Dale passed away at Lady Minto Hospital, Saltspring Island, after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his mother Rose, brother David (Peg), sister Robin (John), son Erin (Shannon) and their three children Emma, Sarah and Marcus, as well as Dale’s daughter Dana (Katherine). Dale is also very much missed by his best friend and most trusted companion, Lana, of Vernon,

BC. Dale was predeceased by his brother Brian, uncle

Gordon, and father Raymond. The family would like to thank Dr. Berg and Dr. Yee, and the wonderful nursing and home nursing staff at Lady Minto for all their care and support.

There will be a celebration of Dale’s life on Saturday, April 10, at the Brinkworthy Clubhouse on Beech Avenue, 135 Brinkworthy Place, from 2 to 4 pm.

Everyone who knew Dale during his many years on SSI and in Manitoba are invited to stop in and say hello. We will have lots of old (and new) photos to look at and many good memories to share. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

“Dad loved a good challenge, especially if there was adventure and an opportunity for increased knowledge attached to it”