born Jan 7, 1922 in Warrington, Lancashire passed away on March 27, 2009 in Lady Minto Hospital.

He will be sorely missed by his daughter, Rosemary, and granddaughter, Sara, both of whom he loved dearly; he will also be very missed by his family and friends here in the community and overseas in England.

Bob led an independent and fulfilling life on Salt Spring Island donating much of his time and energy to helping others. He was a founding member of Seniors for Seniors, and volunteered with the Library, the food bank and of course, Santa’s Workshop. His granddaughter will always remember his attic full of toys that he collected and repaired for many years, and the magic he gave to so many children at Christmas time. His volunteerism led him to receive much recognition including the Valued Elder Recognition Award in 2000 from the University of Victoria, and a Certificate of Appreciation in 2007 for his many years contributed to the Salt Spring Island Community Services Society. A gentle man in the truest sense of the word, the memories of his humour will live on and bring smiles to all who knew him.

A memorial celebration of Bob’s life is being organized for friends in the community. It will be announced in an upcoming paper.

12 October 1930 – 27 March 2009

Marion passed away on 27 March 2009 after a brave and courageous fight against cancer.

She is sadly missed by her loving husband of 54 years, Dennis; her daughter Sue (husband Ron) Diederichs of Courtenay, and sons Antony (wife Kate) White of London, UK and David (wife Karen) White of Taunton, UK, and also by her grandchildren: Carl, Matt and Claire Diederichs; Eve, Alice and Tim White; and Brindley, Courtenay and Christie-May White.

Marie was born in Shardlow, Derbyshire, in 1930. She initially began training as an RN; however, after her marriage to Dennis in 1954 she became a full time homemaker and looked after their three children. Over the next few years they had a succession of houses in the UK while Dennis pursued a sales career. They emigrated to Canada for the first time in 1963 and stayed for seven years, enough time to build equity to return to England in 1970 and buy a farm. Many happy years followed with Marie working side by side with Dennis at Woodhayne Farm in Somerset, raising their children, and they remained in the UK until 1980, when they decided to sell up and retire to Salt Spring Island, and latterly Qualicum Beach.

Marie was a wonderful loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a gifted needlewoman, a fine cook and an early pioneer of healthy foods. She loved gardening, squaredancing, and playing the piano. In her retirement, she always found time to help others, and volunteered with the Hospital Auxiliary and the library. She was always a source of positive inspiration to others around her.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Cremation as requested.

The family will be holding an open house on Sunday

5 April 2009, from 2:00-4:00 pm

at the home of Bob and Lavinia Hann,

110 Dover Place, Salt Spring Island (250-537-9566)

Born in Vancouver on May 16, 1917, our dear Emily passed away peacefully on the island that she loved on the evening of March 24, 2009 at the age of 91.

Predeceased by her husband Dave in 1998, her sister Peggy Knowles and nephew Brian. Emily is survived by her loving family: sons Doug (Gloria), John (Verna) and Neil (Monika); grandchildren Chad, Todd, Hailley (Aaron) and Brianne; great-grandchildren Aiden and Taylor; cousin Steve Reed (Pam) in England.

Both Emily & Dave were born in Vancouver, where they met and married in 1942. While raising their three boys, Emily worked for many years in the meat department at Woodward’s, traveling occasionally to assist in the opening of other stores elsewhere in the province. In the early 1980’s Dave & Emily retired to Salt Spring Island.

Emily enjoyed crosswords and puzzles, quilting, knitting baby sweaters for the hospital showcase and prize winning dolls, volunteering at Extended Care. She was very social, and always had a cheerful word for friends she made along the way. Emily enjoyed weekly dinners at the Legion, being part of the congregation on Sundays, singing with “The Lost Chords” and, until a few short years ago, going on organized senior’s bus trips around the province. Always appreciative of the help she received from friends, neighbours and Seniors for Seniors, Emily also enjoyed her visits with her kind, professional Homecare “girls”. The family would also like to thank the caring staff at Lady Minto Hospital and the wonderful friends on Salt Spring Island.

A memorial celebration will be held in honour of Emily’s life

on Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 2 pm at the United Church, 111 Hereford Avenue.

A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donation to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, 135 Crofton Rd, SSI, BC, V8K 1T1,or the charity of your choice.

August 13, 1954 – March 20, 2009

Jacky was born in Epsom, England and, with her daughter Clea, was a long time resident of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Jacky died very suddenly and unexpectedly while visiting with her family in Florida.

Jacky was dedicated to preserving the natural ecology of Salt Spring and the marine ecology of the west coast of Canada. She was a member of the Advisory Environment Committee for the Salt Spring Island Trust and worked tirelessly to maintain the sense of community which was so important to Salt Spring life. She was a founding member and unfailing volunteer for several local environmental conservation initiatives. She was one of the founders of Fulford Elementary School’s Nature Club, sharing her fascination with life in the ocean with a generation of school children on Salt Spring.

Jacky, as principal of Jacqueline Booth and Associates, was a highly respected and acknowledged expert in the management of coastal and marine biological resources, consulting to a wide range of federal and provincial government departments and environmental organizations. Jacky was a pioneer in the application of GIS to this science.

Jacky had a great capacity for generosity, and shared all she had unstintingly with those around her. She was always there to help, and her sharp mind and technical expertise were precious island commodities. A devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend, Jacky will be missed greatly by her daughter Clea Booth Mihalik, a student at Gulf Islands Secondary School, her parents Jim and Margaret Booth of Toronto, her sister Gillian and Gillian’s partner Ed, and her nieces Jackie, Maggie and Heather Vandermeulen. She was pre-deceased by her brother John.

Jacky’s life on Salt Spring Island was filled with loyal friends by whom she will always be remembered with love.

A celebration of Jacky’s life will take place on Salt Spring Island and will be announced in an upcoming issue of the Salt Spring Driftwood newspaper.

Condolences may be sent c/o Gillian Booth at gillianbooth@cogeco.ca

(nee Goodrich)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iris Pattison March 14, 2009 at Kelowna General Hospital.

Iris was born September 26, 1922 on Salt Spring Island, B.C. She will be lovingly remembered by daughter Wendy Remesz, son-in-law John Remesz, grandchildren Ben and Natasha, family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Pat in 1977, and her sister Ruth Heinekey. She is survived by brother Ken Goodrich of Ottawa.

Iris was born and raised on Salt Spring Island, left the island in 1945, but returned to Vesuvius Bay in 1973 with her family. Iris left the Island again in 2002 to live in Kelowna with Wendy and her family. While on Salt Spring, Iris was well known as a very accomplished seamstress with many Island clients.

We would like to extend a special thanks to the emergency room staff at KGH.  Iris was a gentle spirit whose kindness touched many.

A tea party will be held in her honour May 16, 2009 at 2410 Longhill Rd. Kelowna, B.C.  

April 19, 1946 – March 13, 2009

After a long and valiant battle with multiple types of cancer, George Johan Hume is now at peace and has joined the spirits of the many golf fanatics who have gone on before him.

George was born in Rotterdam and came to Canada with his war bride mother Johanna (Visser) Hume to join his father Arthur Scott Hume in Ontario. He spent many years in the horse racing industry around North America, was a former member of the United Steel Workers of America, and dabbled in several careers during his life – most recently he spent many long and happy hours tending the grounds, attacking broom, enjoying nature’s beauty and (most of all) playing on Blackburn Meadows Golf Course. A celebration of George’s life will be held at Blackburn later in the Spring and in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Pre-deceased by his father and sister Lawrenza, in Ontario, George leaves his beloved daughter Serina Hedley (Paul), mother Johanna, brothers and sisters Marie, Theresa (Mike), Georgina (Robert), Lorraine, Patricia, Roy (Sue) and Arthur, plus his very cherished grandchildren, Kaitlin, Ethan and Sarah, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. On Salt Spring he leaves behind his loving partner of over 14 years, Anne Williams, his little golfing buddy Atreyu and his little princess Shekinah. He will be sadly missed by their mother and father Sarah Jane Giddy and Kyle Parks, James Giddy of Vancouver, and his many friends on Salt Spring, especially his ‘Blackburn family’, as well as many friends of Bill W. here and in Ontario. Also missing their ‘papa’ are his precious critters – Queenie, Bear, Burton and TiWa.

Many thanks to all who helped George and I along his journey, especially Dr.’s Hansie De Kock and Bob Crossland, all the wonderful and caring nurses and staff at Lady Minto, Sharron McKinnon and the group at Home Nursing Care and the wonderful volunteers at the Bessie Dane Foundation and Hospice, especially Kathleen, Bill and Mark. Blessings to all of you.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Bessie Dane Foundation and Hospice, the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation or to the Blackburn Meadows Junior Golf Program would be greatly appreciated.

March 5, 1963

to March 12, 2009

A Celebration of LIfe for Angela took place

in Baynes Lake on March 22, 2009.

Angela is survived by her mother, Sharon Moseley, father Bill Moseley, siblings Cliff, Heather, Tashika, and Mary Anna, and many nieces, nephews, friends and her dog Boo.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play,

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I’ve now found peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;

O yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

Look for the sunshine of tomorrow.