September 7, 1913 to January 13, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mona Price. She left us peacefully, surrounded by her family. Mona is predeceased by her two great loves, Frank Price and Max Pawlak.

She will be deeply missed by her brother Max Brandly (Jean), children David and Peter, grandchildren Kristen, Gevevieve, Heidi and Becky, and great-grandson Easton. Also lovingly remembered by Barbara and Dorothy.

Mona was born in Three Hills, Alberta. Mona moved to Camrose to attend Normal School, and there she met her first love, Frank Price. Mona became a certified teacher and taught in a one-room school house for 4 years. Mona and Frank then had two sons together (David and Peter). Frank passed away suddenly, shortly after Peter’s first birthday. Mona then moved to Calgary and raised her boys alone. Mona met her second love Max much later in life, and they shared 30 years in Calgary until Max’s passing in 2007. Mona moved to Salt Spring and spent her final 3 years at Heritage Place where she could be close to her son and grandchildren.

The Price family would like to thank Dr. Woodley for his wonderful care. The nurses in the acute care ward for their support, kindness and care. Also to the staff at Heritage Place for making Mona’s life here on Salt Spring a wonderful one.

(née Mulligan)

1913-2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rosemary Stallybrass, peacefully on the 7th of January 2010 in Bedford (UK). Rosemary will be greatly missed by her children, Paddy and Rosamond, daughter-in-law Philippa, grandchildren Liam, Martyn and Alison, grandson-in-law Paul, great granddaughter, Mollie Rose and Martyn Stallybrass’s family.

Rosemary was born in Belfast and spent the early part of her life in England. Tragically her first husband Desmond, father of her children, died at the age of 39. She subsequently married Martyn Stallybrass of Western Canada in 1962.

From an early age she was a great traveller taking in Ireland, Iceland, Albania, New Zealand, France, Germany and for a large part of her later life the Gulf Islands. Together with her husband Martyn she took a great interest in island life particularly Prevost Island and the de Burgh family. She was an expert needlewoman and fine artist making exquisite Christmas and anniversary cards which are treasured by many friends and family.

To sum up the person she was we can do no better than reproduce a part of Barbara de Burgh’s kind letter written after Rosemary’s death:

“She and Martyn were almost like a second set of parents to the four of us and we loved them dearly. She was truly a remarkable person who could go anywhere in the world and be at home, make friends and always keep them, fit in and make the best of whatever situation she was in while maintaining her own values and standing up

for them. She was always interested in the welfare of all friends and family and certainly devoted to you and Ros and all her grandchildren. We found her to be a great friend in times of success with a pat on the back for anyone who had done well, and lots of sympathy and positive support for those who were in difficulty.”

A service will be held in Bedford on Thursday, January 21st 2010.

Donations if desired may be made to

a hospice of your choice.

October 18, 1954 to

January 7, 2010

Brother of Brent (Sue) of Maple Ridge and Victoria of Edmonton. Also survived by Aunts Betty Murray and Lorraine Busfield, and cousins Scott Busfield, Cary (Jamie) Bleay,

and Kathleen Busfield. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Anne Wynn.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Food Bank would be appreciated.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15th at 2:30pm at the Mormon

Church, located on Vesuvius Bay Road.

(1948 – 2010}

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Bennett. Ken’s life journey ended suddenly, but peacefully, on Thursday night January 7th, 2010. He leaves behind his loving wife and soul mate of 35 years, Pat (Lougheed) Bennett and their loyal canine family Buddy, Ruby and Oscar. He is also survived by his sister Shirley Zoethout & partner Terry, sister Rosemary Smith & partner Dale McRae of Guelph Ontario, sister-in-law Jan Morrison & partner Ugis Bruveris of Claremont, Ontario; nieces and nephews Alisha, Chad, Jason, and Kristine. Predeceased by father William Joseph Bennett (1983) & mother Helen Gertrude Bennett (2004).

Ken was an artist all of his life. His creative genius found an outlet in his wood sculptures which gained him international recognition. In more recent years on Salt Spring, Ken returned to pottery and sculpting in clay. Ken and Pat met at Ryerson University while studying design and fell instantly and deeply in love. That love endured through 37 years of living and working together, sharing all aspects of their lives, including their creative processes.

Family and friends will remember Ken for his joyful, loving nature, his generosity of spirit and remarkable passion for life. He will be sorely missed.

No funeral service, by request. Friends will be notified of the date when we will gather in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Lady Minto Hospital would be much appreciated.

Pat wishes to gratefully acknowledge the valiant efforts of the SSI First Responders, the BCAF Paramedics & the staff of Lady Minto Hospital.

(daughter of Walter and Agnes Dow) passed away peacefully at age 88 years on January 4, 2010 at Valhaven Extended Care facility in Abbotsford, B.C. 

Glady is survived by her loving husband of 64 years John, John’s sister Helen, 5 daughters Mary Austin (Rodger), Linda Sanger, Wendy Slavin (Carl), Diane Pastor (Al), Barbara Grimmer (Bruce), 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Flo Dow and brother-in-law Ray Meade.

Glady is also survived by her sister Rose and was predeceased by sisters Lorna and Iris, brothers Walt and Bill, and a son-in-law Ian. 

Glady and John met while working for CIBC at the Ladysmith B.C. branch prior to World War 11. Glady served in the RCAF( signal corp division) during the war, achieving the rank of corporal. She and John were married in 1946 following John’s return from service overseas.   

They started their married life in Kamloops BC and also resided in Prince George, Burnaby, Williams Lake and Saltspring Island before retiring to Parksville in 1985.

Family was everything to Glady and she was very proud of her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She loved to entertain and she will be remembered for her sense of humour, competitive spirit, and desire to have friends and family around her at all times.

Mum was happiest working in her garden and her love and appreciation of gardening has been passed on to her girls and a number of her grandchildren.

Our parents considered themselves very fortunate to be together until separated by death. At their request, no funeral ceremony or memorial service will be held.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

We are forever grateful for the care extended by staff at Valhaven to our mum Glady and their continuing care for our father John.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your charity of choice.   

(nee Rous)

Born: September 2, 1912

Died: December 31, 2009

Peacefully in Greenwoods at age 97, after a full life.

Nora grew up in the Ottawa Valley, one of the beautiful Rous daughters. Her life changed dramatically when she met and married Flight Sergeant Marshal Sharp from Vancouver in 1938. As an airforce wife she travelled the country with him, bearing five active children. They took early retirement and moved to Salt Spring Island in 1960 where they continued to raise their children, create gardens, build rock walls and sail the coast in their boat, Sonsy. Marshal died in 1973, and Nora continued the manufacture of flint and steel survival firelighters and providing copies of his photos (now in the Salt Spring archives).

 Nora is survived by her five children, Betty Taylor (SSI), Bob Sharp [Clara] (Whitehorse), Don Sharp [Gail] (SSI), Diane Sharp [Bertrand] (Qualicum Beach) and Brenda Timbers [Bob] (Ship’s Point), nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  She will be deeply missed by her sister Dorothy Jessiman and her family in the east.

November 12 1961 – December 31st 2009

Gillian died peacefully in the

company of her sister Jennifer,

brother Ingmar and father

Ken, from pneumonia, and complications due to Huntington’s disease, a hereditary neuro-degenerative disorder.

Born in Wawa Ontario, Gillian attended schools in Ontario and finally McGill, Guelph, and UVIC. She obtained a

degree in English and a Teaching Certificate from McGill, and later, a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Langara College in Vancouver.

Gillian was a gifted and inspiring writer, a visual artist and a musician who played both the flute and banjo. Always fiercely independent, she travelled widely.

She loved animals and children and was especially devoted to

her niece, Rowan, and her nephew Kane who reside on Denman Island. By an extraordinary coincidence Gillian died on the day of a Blue Moon, a classic that she often asked Ken to play on the piano.

After a family camping trip to Banff Park, she began her long love affair with the Rocky Mountains, and the outdoors. She developed a lifelong interest in tree planting and put herself through all her schools with this toughest of tough jobs, which explains her remarkable fitness and strength.

Gillian spent her final three years at BraeHaven, Salt Spring’s new Assisted Living facility, and finally, in the loving care of the staff at Extended Care Unit of Lady Minto Hospital.

The family wishes to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and all the wonderful support staff and residents at Lady Minto and BraeHaven for the extraordinary care and love that they gave to Gillian as she succumbed to this brutal disease.

At her own request, Gillian has donated her body to the Huntington’s Disease Research Centre at UBC and has asked that no service or memorial be held. Donations to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation

(1930 – 2009)

Sam’s journey ended on

Dec. 30. He had been very ill for 12 days.

Many will remember him as the postman.

Sam is survived by Elsie, Betty, dear friend Susannah, old friend George Coles and the dogs Nicki & Jenny.

Predeceased by his brother Bill, Sam leaves 4 sisters: Anne, Mary, Margaret & Kathryne. Service was held at our church, Salt Spring United on Jan. 4 at 2:00pm.

During Sam’s final illness we are thankful to those who travelled this journey with us. To Dr. Woodley who showed such caring, to Virginia who drove us to appointments on some very stormy days and guided me with quiet calm.

An Irish toast to all from Sam: “Confusion to our enemies, God’s greatest gifts to our friends”.