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”

In Loving Memory of Gwendolyn Honor (Mitchell) Lee

Our beloved Mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed on peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital on Mar. 23, 2010.  She was 88 years old.

Gwen is survived by: her five children – Eric, Susan, Gordon (Susan), Bruce (Gail) and Wayne (Carole); her 10 grandchildren; and, her 15 great-grandchildren.  She was pre-deceased by her husband Wallace, brother Eldon, and an infant grandchild.

Gwen was born on May 10, 1921, and spent her early years in rural Manitoba.  When she was 17, she won the Canadian 4-H Poultry Club Judging Championship at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair, where she met her future husband.  She graduated from a secretarial college in Winnipeg in 1941.

Gwen was always an active person, raising five children, caring for foster children at home, in addition to many business, social and community activities outside of family times.  Over the years, she raised miniature Schnauzers, operated a hair dressing business, collected and sold postage stamps, belonged to Sweet Adelines clubs, sold Mutual Funds, and, sang with and led several church choirs.  She was also a founding member and first manager of the Beautiful Plains Credit Union in Neepawa, Manitoba. She served on the Saskatchewan Executive Council for the National Status of Women.

She moved to Salt Spring Island in 1989, and became involved in volunteer activities with the United Church and Salt Spring Seniors until she suffered a stroke in 1998.  She enjoyed her independent lifestyle in Brinkworthy, always supported by loving family and caring neighbours.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Lady Minto Hospital, and Dr. Leavitt, for their attention and gentle caring in Mom’s final days.  Donations in her name to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation would be most appreciated.

1924-2010

Jean Haines was a much loved, beautiful soul, blessed with a wonderful life. Always in our hearts, she passed away, too soon, on March 22nd, 2010.

She was predeceased by husband, Jack, in October 2000. Together they raised their family on Sunnyside Road in Surrey, then escaped to Saltspring Island in 1975. Never idle, they worked hard to build their home, and grew large gardens with a pioneer enthusiasm. They thrived on everything Saltspring had to offer, and in return offered their friendship and generosity of spirit. Jean enjoyed bowling and golf into her 80’s, and volunteered at the Lady Minto, Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop for 30 years. She could still beat us all at Scrabble. Jean moved to Oak Crest Drive in 2009, to live with daughter, Lauren, and was immediately embraced by the most welcoming, friendly neighbourhood in Victoria. She enjoyed working in the garden, and appeared to be getting younger not older.

Jean is survived by her sister Marguerite Thompson, sister-in-law Ivy Eastman, by her four children, Joyce Cowie (Barry d.2009), Bill Haines (Marie), Lauren Haines, Penny Youngash (Mark), nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. We will miss her, so much.

A memorial tea will be held for Jean Haines on Saturday, April 24th, at Beecher Place in Crescent Beach, from 11a.m.-1:30p.m. (Beecher Place, 12160 Beecher Street, at the beach. Access to upstairs room, at the back.)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lady Minto Hospital, on Saltspring Island www.ladymintofoundation.com/or become a volunteer in your community.