September 30, 1981 – May 19, 2009

Andrew passed away suddenly at his beloved Jupiter early morning the 19th of May. He was a true innocent, perhaps a musical savant, who cared deeply for other people’s pain. Communicating wasn’t easy for him, but his was a spirit that beamed outward to enchant and beguile all who had contact with him. Never one to complain, though suffering through innumerable surgeries, and physical difficulties, he was stoic and resolute in his capacity for life, and had an eagerness to share that joy with others. He liked to jam with guitar players, shake his rhythm-egg with gusto, strum with vigor, and made sure everyone knew their lines perfectly. When asked what the Sunday sermon was, Andrew without fail would reply that it was about the Word of God. It is to God that he is delivered up, but with crushing sorrow. The island community, and his Dad’s heart, is a bleaker place for his passing.

Andrew is survived by his father Sam, aunt Rose Marie of Vancouver, aunt Toyita of Columbia, SA., and cousins in Vancouver, Surrey, and Tampa, and mother Lynda of London.

A memorial service will be held at the Community Gospel Chapel on Thursday May 28th at 1:00 pm with a quiet viewing on Wednesday May 27th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Flowers can also be sent to Hayward’s Funeral Service, or donations in lieu of flowers to Lady Minto Hospital.

April 28, 1915 –

May 17, 2009

John Gilman died on Salt Spring Island from complications from a fall just weeks after celebrating his 94th birthday with friends and family. A fiercely independent man, who loved the good things in life, John will be missed by all who knew him.

Born in Burma and educated in England, John immigrated to Canada at age 16. He worked on farms before attending the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph. He opened a joint practice in Huntsville, Ontario where he met his future wife Jane Baker Smith, a first year student at OVC. Jane, unfortunately died of cancer in 1988 and is dearly missed by her family.

During WWII, John was a navigator in the RAF. After the war John was appointed to the faculty of the Ontario Veterinary College where he followed an intense teaching & research career path that spanned more than forty years. As professor of Veterinary Medicine with a specialty in Histology, he led the Department of Microanatomy and its research team to actively engage in the fields of cancer and medical genetics. Much of John’s own research over the years was aimed at investigating the link between smoking, nickel exposure and cancer, in part at the invitations of Imperial Tobacco Co. and INCO. Throughout his academic tenure, he impacted the lives of many hundreds of practicing veterinarians nation-wide, graduated students and fellow researchers and enjoyed a very significant international reputation. In addition to his academic pursuits, John served as Executive Director of the Canadian Council of Animal Care in Ottawa, with the responsibility of monitoring animal research facilities at Canadian institutions. Upon his retirement from OVC, John was named Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph. John continued to work as a consultant in Canada and abroad until well into his 70s. A scholarship in his name, the JPW Gilman prize, is awarded annually in his honour to the top OVC student in Histology.

In 1972, John moved to Salt Spring Island, where he enjoyed gardening on his wooded, five acre property. The beginning of Parkinsons forced him to sell his home in 2007 and move into Greenwoods Elder Care, Ganges. John is survived by his five children, Diane, Barbara, Brenda, Robert and Christopher; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Heartfelt thanks to Deanna Ziraldo whose care and compassion contributed greatly to John’s quality of life during his last years. Thanks also to the nurses and staff of Greenwoods, Lady Minto Hospital and Dr. Woodley for their care and support.

A donation in John’s memory may be made to the research branch, Canadian Cancer Society or Parkinson Society BC.

Diana Ruth Meredith was born in Vancouver August 18, 1935; and died on Salt Spring Island May 16, 2009. She will be lovingly remembered as a daughter, sister, “crazy” aunt, cousin and friend. Predeceased by her parents Maude and George Meredith, brother Peter Meredith (Oma), brother-in-law Gerald Joslin (Jos) Watson, nephews David Watson and Alan Watson; survived by sister Patricia Watson-Webb (Bill Webb), nephews Gordon (Pat), Stanley, and nieces Jodie, Meredith, Carol (Doug), Barbara (Jim),and their children. She was employed by CNCP Telecommunications for 25 years as an Operator and devoted many years to caring for her aging mother. Diana was so loved for her great sense of humour, and known for her talent with needlepoint. Second to needlepoint, her other favourite hobby was watching and tracking stats for the Toronto Blue Jays. Her dear friends gathered at the Harbour House on May 20th to reminisce and remember her. Special thanks to the amazing nurses at Lady Minto Hospital for loving her like family until family could arrive.

As she so aptly named the Gange’s statue, “Merissa”, she too will return to the sea as we honour her wishes by scattering Diana’s ashes off the shores of Slyvan Springs beach on Vancouver Island.

Dec 21st 1948 –

May 15th 2009

Mark passed away on Friday, May 15th after a brief illness. He will be greatly missed by his wife Sheila, sons David (Bonita), Chris (Michelle), daughter Stephanie, grandchildren Alysha, Joshua, Mya and dear friend Merilyn.

No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bessie Dane Foundation or Lady Minto Hospital.

The Family would like to thank Dr. Ron Reznick, Jean, Leslie, Home Care Support and the wonderful nurses for their kindness and excellent care.

(nee Hausknecht)

Born July 11, 1941 –

passed away peacefully

on May 13, 2009

Siegrid is lovingly remembered by her husband

Roger, sons Perry and Andy (Nicole),

daughter Krista and grandsons Jakob and Kaden. Predeceased by sister Kay (Jim) survived by

brothers Vi, Wally, Ted (Heather) and sister

Helen (Denis) as well as many family and friends. Sigi will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held

May 24, 2009 at Hazelmere Country Club,

18150 8th Ave., Surrey in the Panarama Room at 11am

followed by a celebration of her life.

In lieu of flowers donations

can be made to a charity of your choice.

1920-2009

Bert passed away peacefully in his sleep June 11th at Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, in his 89th year.

He is survived by his daughter Lindsey (John Altstadt), son Karl (Maria), beloved granddaughters Erin Altstadt and Alexandra McCann, his sister Betty, niece Elizabeth, nephews Jim Thompson (Dorothy), Collin (Mary), Murray, Allen, cousin Angie Roberts (Ralph), and a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy Ann (DA), his sister Margaret Schimmeyer and his brother Frank.

Born in Prince Albert SK, Bert grew up in Duck Lake until he and his family moved to Vancouver in 1940. He served with the RCAF, squadron 442, in Alaska, France and Holland. After the war, he worked with the Hudson Bay Company until he joined Warner’s, later becoming their national sales manager. Married in 1952 to Dorothy Ann, he and his family moved to Quebec City and Ottawa, with Warner’s. When he left Warner’s, he returned to North Vancouver and upon retirement, DA and Bert moved to Vesuvius Bay on Salt Spring Island.

Bert and DA loved living on Salt Spring. Bert helped build the new Anglican Church, golfed with the Fickle Fingers group, fished and enjoyed being a member of the local legion. When Alzheimer’s, made independent living impossible for DA, Bert moved to Meadowbrook. On DA’s death, he moved to Burnaby to be closer to his daughter. He continued his life-long love of hockey even until his last days in the RCH.

Family and friends were very important to Bert. Being a father and grandfather brought him the greatest joy in his life.

A memorial service will be held at Meadowbrook, Saturday, July 11th at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Anna Patricia Warrington (née Goff) died on May 9, 2009 at the age of 94. She was born in 1915 in Selkirk, Manitoba to Mary and William Vince Barnard Goff. After graduating from high school, she worked at odd jobs, and then, during the war years, became a supervisor of the Jewish Orphanage in Winnipeg. For a few years in the early 1950s she worked as the coordinator for a travelling theatre group. From 1954 to 1966, after counsellor training at the University of Manitoba and St. Paul’s University in Minnesota, she became a supervisor at the Manitoba Home for Girls in Winnipeg. In 1967 she and her husband, Tom Warrington, moved west to Courtenay, B.C. Anna’s mother accompanied them, and Anna cared for her until her death in 1974. In 1975 Anna and Tom chose Salt Spring Island as their retirement home. Anna participated in many community activities: the reading program at the Elementary school, the Music and Munch series, theatre outings, bowling league, bridge and mah jong. She was a proud and long-time member of the IODE where she was secretary of the local chapter for some time. She was also involved in Seniors Group, and the Seniors Peer Counselling Group, serving on their Board of Directors. She and Tom enjoyed their opera trips to Vancouver, and they travelled each year, visiting family throughout Canada, and taking tours to the States, England, and the Orkney Islands, her maternal ancestral home.

Anna was predeceased by her husband in 1994 and by two sisters (Dorothy Way and Edith Sinclair) and two brothers (Barney Goff and Haig Goff). She is survived by her sister, Vivian, and brother-in-law, Bob Campbell (Ottawa), niece Linda Robbins and god-daughter, Elizabeth Robbins (Vancouver), and nieces and nephews, Barbara Way; Lynne, god-daughter Louise, Ralph Sinclair; Karen, Dennis, Brenda, Vince Goff; Ken, Cheryl Goff, Neil, Greg Campbell; and their families. Her family loved and admired her for her individuality, her eagerness to take on new adventures, her energy, and her jesting, or what was affectionately known in the family as the “Goff” sense of humour. She took great joy in her family connections and became a wonderful source of family history.

Anna will be remembered by family and friends for her active community spirit, her interest in people, her sense of humour, and her steady, positive nature. She firmly believed that she could not have found a happier place for her retirement than on Salt Spring Island where she felt blessed by the support and comfort of her friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation to her many friends who visited and cared for her, including her new friends at Braehaven. Special thanks to Josée and Robert Crossland, Dorothy and Dr. Fred Waugh, Sheila and Sam Pebbles, and Sharon Glover. Anna was grateful for the care of Dr. Barclay, the staff at Lady Minto Hospital, her care-givers and the staff at Braehaven. Anna would often say of her various friends and helpers, “He’s a good chap,” or “She’s a very nice gal.” And so was she.

At her request there will be no public funeral. Please join us for a celebration of her life Sunday, May 17 at 2:30 at Braehaven.