January 2, 1938 –

October 25, 2009

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Grace Margaret Peter on October 25, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Grace was born on January 2, 1938 in Chester, England. She was predeceased by her husband David in 2004 and leaves to mourn her children Clare (Brent),

James (Jacqueline), Jon (Loa), sister Pauline, grandchildren Ryley, Maddy, Liam, Noah, Carys and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family is deeply grateful to the staff of the Lady Minto Hospital for their exceptionally kind and compassionate care over the years and in particular her final days. Grace’s passing leaves an aching void in the lives of all who loved her and she will be greatly missed.

Her family asks you to join them for a

celebration of her life on

Sunday November 1 at 3:30 in Ruckle Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the

Lady Minto Hospital Foundation in her name would be greatly appreciated.

Sunny James Pettman

July 19, 2009 –

October 22, 2009

Sunny Pettman, beloved son of Cassandra and David Pettman and twin brother to Casey Pettman, died suddenly on Friday morning.

Sunny’s arrival into this world was anticipated with joyful expectation by family members and friends. Although his visit was brief, Sunny’s spirit shone brightly on everyone around him.

Cassandra, David and Sunny’s grandparents share their grief with all whose lives were touched by Sunny’s brilliance.   

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday,

October 30 at 2:00 PM at the Community Gospel Chapel, 147 Vesuvius Bay Road. Memorial contributions may be made at Island Savings Credit Union, at 124 McPhillips Avenue, to the “Sunny Pettman Memorial Fund.”

November 20, 1926

to October 15, 2009

Andrew passed away October 15, 2009 in Cowichan Duncan Hospital. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, Roberta. Andy had three sons: John (Val) of Regina, Saskatchewan, Roy (Barb) of Salt Spring Island, BC, Errol (Ruby) of Qualicum, BC and two daughters: Robina (Bill) of Keswick, Ontario and Glynis (Fred) of Wheat Ridge, Colorado; nine grandsons: Chad, Dar, Tyler, Brad, Joey, Jon, Eric, Craig and Ryan, and four granddaughters: Elizabeth, Jocylen, Alayna and Carrysa; and four great-grandchildren: William, Michael, Aine and Caitlyn.

Andrew was born in Tullyvallen, N. Ireland. He was predeceased by his mother, Ida (née Preston) who passed away in 1927, and his father, John Kinnear, who passed away in 1964. Andrew, with his wife Roberta and five children, moved to Canada in 1964. They later moved to Salt Spring Island in 1969. Andrew and Roberta owned several businesses at different times on the island, and he was well known for his great story-telling and his ability to make everyone feel like they had known him for years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We will always love him and miss him.

Thank you to Dr. Benloulou, Dr. White, and Gail Mussell, RN, for their great care, and to Carol & Judy for their kindness. We would like to thank all our friends and also our neighbours Colleen & Geoff, and Leanna & Wayne. It was a great comfort knowing they were there.

A gathering will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Lower Hall, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Born in Goteborg, Sweden

on May 13, 1921, Eva

passed away October 14,

2009 at Mariposa Gardens

care facility after a prolonged

illness. She is predeceased by

her loving husband of 51 years

Donald Geoffrey Jorden and her brother Arne Henrikson. She is survived by her sons Michael and Geoffrey, their wives Susan and Nancy and her grandchildren Jane, Karl, Andrew and Catherine Rose as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eva and her family lived in Nelson, B.C., in England during the war and for many years in North Vancouver. Upon retirement, Eva and Don moved to Salt Spring Island where they lived and enjoyed the support of the island community for many years. Eva was a resident of Greenwoods care facility for two years before being transferred to care in Mariposa Gardens in November, 2008. The family wishes to thank all the staff and administration at Mariposa Gardens for the care which our mother received in her final months, particularly Lesa, Rob, Erlina, Greg, Anne, Ingrid and Deanna for the sensitive, caring management of Eva in her final days. We are grateful that Dr. Tarr accepted Eva into his busy practice so that she could be with us this past year. An interment service will be held at St. Oswald’s church, Port Kells, B.C. at a date to be determined.

Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service, Oliver, 250-498-0167.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of George William Brown, retired Captain of Canadian Pacific Airlines. Resident of Salt Spring Island, he passed away on October 13th at the age of 79. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by May, his wife of 57 years, as well as many family members and friends. There will be a Remembrance Gathering at a future date.

“Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings,

Sunward I’ve climbed and joined

the tumbling mirth of sun-spilt clouds

and done a hundred things.”

(From High Flight)

nee Waddell

October 6, 1926 – October 11, 2009

Frances passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital.  She is survived by her husband Glenn, daughter Susan (Don), sons Robert (Catherine) and Bill, and grandchildren Katie, Lindsay, Will and Olivia.  Frances was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and growing up moved to Windsor, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta.  She attended the University of Alberta where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1950.  Frances moved to Vancouver where she met Glenn, was married and raised her family.  She was a long time member of the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club and dedicated volunteer for many years at the 3-H Society.   Frances and Glenn later moved to Salt Spring Island.  Frances was a devoted wife and loving mother who will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.  The family is grateful for the care provided by Dr. David Woodley and the staff at Lady Minto Hospital, and for the friendship and support at Meadowbrook Seniors Residence.  No service by request.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation (ladymintofoundation.com).

(nee Metzger)

Alice died quietly on October 9, 2009 in Nanaimo, surrounded by her loving family.  Alice was the beloved wife of Claus Andress for 52 years, and much-loved mother of Catie (Tim), Mary (Gilles), Caroline (Perry) & Peter (Sylvia). She was a very special grandma to Megan, Noah, Sophie, Madeleine, Lucie, Alice, Alyssa and Cyrus, adored aunt to Julie, Peggy, Jackie, Jonathan, John, Bob, Al, Tina, and Michael, and great-aunt to many. She will be remembered always with love, and very much missed.

Alice is predeceased by her infant children Claus & Stephanie Andress, cherished parents Alvin and Laura Metzger, brother John Metzger, and sister Margaret Klinck.

Alice was born on July 23, 1929 in Hanover, Ontario, where she grew up amidst a large and loving family.  She graduated with honours from Western University in mathematics and physics, and went on to complete a Masters degree in mathematics at Queens University, and commence PhD studies at Columbia University.  She taught mathematics at Waterloo Lutheran College (now Wilfrid Laurier University), where she was also appointed first Dean of Women.  Alice was an independent and adventurous young woman, and traveled extensively in Europe, leading tours and teaching at a private school in England.

Throughout her life, Alice was very committed to the church. She gave selflessly of her time, resources, and energy to help others.  In her early years, she was Sunday School Superintendent at St. Mathews Lutheran church in Hanover, and later worked on the Board of World Missions, representing the Lutheran church in India.  After moving to British Columbia in 1967, she was elected to the Abbotsford School Board.

In 1975 she moved with her family to Salt Spring Island, where she was a well-loved and respected member of the community. She dedicated herself to the raising of her four children and supporting her husband as ‘the vet’s wife’, while also running the parish Sunday School. Over the years she organized placements for Vietnamese refugees, was heavily involved in the peace movement, campaigned for nuclear disarmament, and worked to raise money for World Development.  She tutored jail prisoners in mathematics for the Open Learning Agency, and volunteered in extended care at Lady Minto Hospital, faithfully baking a cake every Monday for 25 years to serve to her beloved ‘oldies’.  Alice also acted as hostess at the soup kitchen at All Saints Church.  After moving to Nanaimo, she provided cookies and conversation to prisoners at the correctional institute.

Alice struggled with an undefined neurological condition for 25 years, with particular difficulty over the last 10 years.  In spite of it all she lived her life to the very end with generosity, gratitude and love.

A memorial service in celebration of Alice’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2pm at Saint Philip’s Church in Lantzville, with tea to follow. In lieu of flowers, Alice would have liked donations to Save the Children Canada (www.savethechildren.ca) or Loaves & Fishes food bank (www.loavesfishes.org).

Denise Francis Crofton passed away peacefully in the Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital on October 4, 2009.  Denise was a true Salt Spring pioneer and was born at her parents farm house (later called the Harbour House Hotel) May 28, 1913. 

Denise was the fifth child born to Alfred (Fred) and Nona (nee Wilson) Crofton.  Denise’s grandfather was Rev. Wilson, one of the first Anglican ministers on Salt Spring who helped to build St. Mary’s Church.  While her father Fred was overseas fighting in WWI, her mother Nona started a boarding house that later became Harbour House Hotel (named after the Crofton family home in Kingstown, Ireland) to help support their growing family.

Denise is predeceased by her six siblings Dermott, Desmond, Diana, Doreen, Donovan (Pat) and Dulcie.  She leaves many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and friends who admired and loved her unique and colourful character.  

Denise loved sports and was an ardent golfer and tennis player.  She was an avid hockey fan and loved her Saturday night hockey games as she knew all the teams and players.  She enjoyed playing bridge and cribbage and loved flowers.  She also enjoyed travelling but her true love was Salt Spring Island and her family and home were her most important priorities.  She lived a remarkable life staying on the island she loved and on her family property that overlooked her beloved Ganges Harbour.

A memorial funeral service to celebrate Denise Crofton’s life will be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 2:30 pm.  Following the graveside service a reception will be held at the Harbour House.  

Special thanks to the Extended Care staff of the Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital, Dr. Resnick and her personal care giver of many years, Jill Hickford.  Donations to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation are appreciated.  

April 21, 1924 to September 24, 2009

Joyce, born in Bedwas Wales, moved to Ocean Falls, BC in 1927 with her parents William and Sybil Simon. Her sister Shirley was born into the family in 1929. The family enjoyed their life in the small community and company town. Joyce worked as a telephone operator and she met Ben when he came to work in Ocean Falls in 1946. They married on June 24, 1947 and moved to Burnaby, BC to start their lives together. They had two sons, Ken in 1948 and Don in 1951. As part of the Taylor family, Joyce supported Burnaby youth soccer for 20 years. When her sons were grown, Joyce worked at Sears Teleshop for over 10 years. In 1976, Joyce and Ben started building their dream home on Salt Spring Island and moved to the Island upon its completion. On June 24, 2009, Joyce and Ben celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Joyce will be sadly missed by her husband Ben, sister Shirley McDonald (Ontario), sons: Kent (Sharon) and Don (Roberta); grandchildren: Scott, Chad (Juanita), Kirstin, Alyssa, Katharyn and Natalie; great-grandchildren: Justin, Darren and Lucas as well as the rest of the Taylor/McDonald family and friends.

A celebration of Joyce’s life was held at their family home on Salt Spring Island on Monday, September 28, 2009.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Lady Minto Hospital, Salt Spring Island.

The family especially thanks Joanna Barrett, and caring doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers of the Lady Minto Hospital for their months of loving and attentive care.