CASS, Dr. Malcolm Edward
February 27, 1947 – January 1, 2009 Dr. Malcolm Cass passed away on January 1, 2009. He is survived by his children, Bronwyn & Devon, brother Steve and niece Katie. Memorial Service will be held at 7PM on January 30th at Trinity United Church at 2nd & Larch in Vancouver. Condolences may be sent online to dagmar8@shaw.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dr. Malcolm Cass Memorial Fund for Healing Arts Education will be gratefully accepted.
February 27, 1944 to December 25, 2008
Brian passed away quietly at home early Christmas morning with his beloved wife Michelle by his side following a 10 month battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his sister Lauretta (Bob), brother John (Val), niece Serena, nephew Andrew (Donna), grand-nephew Dezmond, his Uncle Alan, Auntie Anita, and Auntie Alice, and a multitude of friends.
A shy, quiet man with an enormous heart, Brian stood tall above the crowd with his generosity and his empathy for others, especially those whose road he perceived as perhaps more difficult than his own. A dreamer, a thinker and an inventor, Brian was at his happiest when he was building something in his shop.
A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, Dec. 30th at the United Church followed by a reception at the Harbour House. Special thanks to Dr. Jan Malherbe, Bonnie, and Pat for their kind attention and care, and to First Responders Geoff and Mitchell and the paramedic ambulance team, who did their very best to save him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local food bank.
GRUNDY, Lexi Jade, 16
of Bridgetown, formerly of Salt Spring Island. Lexi went to heaven December 24, 2008 from the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Our little angel now has her wings.
Born in Rimby, Alberta, she was the daughter of Michael and Angela (Brown) Grundy.
Lexi’s sweet soul and kind heart touched everybody she knew very deeply. She had a great love for her sisters and her Mom and Dad. Lexi recently found another great love and that was Andrew. Lexi loved her kitty Endora and would play for hours with her. Lexi also had some very close friends that will deeply feel her absence, as will her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Lexi loved life and everything about it.
Lexi is survived by her parents, her sisters, Brittany of Salt Spring Island, Chanel and Mikhaela both at home, paternal grandparents Tom and Judy Grundy of Salt Spring Island, maternal grandmothers: Eve Brown of Edmonton and Bernice Brown of Alberta.
Visitation and Funeral services were held by the Rev. Barry Aitken at the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home in Bridgetown. Donations in Lexi’s memory may be sent to the Neuro Surgery Unit at the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax. Email condolences may be sent to:
KAULBACHFH@ns.aliantzinc.ca
“We will love you forever
and always.
You will always be with us.”
MCMILLAN- Douglas Wyse
December 19, 1952- December 21, 2008
It is with great sadness and cherished memories that our family announces the sudden passing of our Doug on December 21st, 2008.
He was predeceased by his devoted mother Stella. Doug will be forever loved and deeply missed by daughters Sarah (Jude) and Haidee (Josh), former wife and loving friend Anne, his father Archie, sisters Daphne (Tom) and Mary Grace (Richard), brothers David (former spouse Thelma) and Paul (Patty), sister-in-law Helen, brother-in-law Stafford, mother-in-law Jeanette, and father-in-law Bob (Lorraine), nephews: Chris (Shelley), Ryan (Susi), Craig (Candice), Andrew, Mat, Will, Davin and Patrick and nieces: Megan (Craig), Deborah (Tavis), Diana and Jenny, aunts: Mary, Lo, Elsie and Alice and many relatives and friends. Doug was a proud and much loved grandfather to Aliah, Noah, Jacob, Ben and Flynn. Throughout his life, Doug had a passion for and a close relationship with the sea and the land. Doug had a strong work ethic and was well respected as a skilled and masterful logger in British Columbia’s west coast forests. In Port Alberni, Bamfield and Salt Spring Island he was known for his expertise with tree work. Always a gentleman, Doug touched many people’s hearts and his memory will live on.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 3:00pm at The Gatehouse on Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island. Any family and friends who would like to jot down a story or picture about Doug, are invited to bring them to be included in a memoir for his grandchildren.
Passed away suddenly on December 18, 2008 in his home in Cobble Hill. David was
born on July 28th, 1936 in Victoria and was well known for his enthusiastic interest
in hot rods, and later in life, his love of sailing. He also loved music, especially Blue
Grass.
Dave married Donna Mouat, from Saltspring Island, in August of 1958, and they lived
in Victoria until 1962. At that time they moved to Saltspring, where Dave worked at
Mouats Store. He and Donna raised two children on the island, Keith and Laura, and
in the summer of 1976, moved back to Victoria. Over the last three decades Dave was
well known to a very large circle of car enthusiasts for his amazing ability to custom
paint any and all cars. Later branching out to trucks, fi re engines, and other vehicles,
Dave could letter, stripe, scallop or fl ame anything that presented a challenge.
In 1983 Dave and Donna purchased their fi rst sail boat to cruise the coastal waters
of BC. In 1992 they sold their home and purchased a larger sail boat, on which they
lived aboard for 6 years to continue their tidal travels. In 1998 they purchased a home
in Cobble Hill, and during the last 10 years enjoyed summers aboard at Desolation
Sound, and beyond, making friends from all around the world.
He will be sadly missed by all whose lives were touched by him. He leaves behind
his loving wife of 50 years, Donna, his son Keith (Laurie Nelson) and daughter Laura
(Eric Rowlett), and his granddaughter Nicole Winter. In lieu of fl owers, donations may
be made by contacting Betty Anne DeWittt at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society at
250-746-1566. A gathering to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in the new year, with
the date to be announced sometime after Christmas.
Doreen May Young passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Victoria General Hospital with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Doreen is survived by her son Michael, daughter Marti and son-in-law Brian. The family would like to acknowledge the thoughtful and compassionate care provided by both Lady Minto and Victoria General Hospitals. Doreen enjoyed 29 years of her life on Salt Spring Island, having lived the past 3 years with her friends at Heritage Place For Seniors. Doreen greatly enjoyed living at Heritage Place, and the family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff there. Doreen will be remembered for her kindness, her independent spirit, and her great determination. As her family, we are very proud of her. Doreen did not want a service of any kind, but a gathering of family and friends will be held at Heritage Place For Seniors (Balsam House) on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doreen’s name to Lady Minto Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bruce. He leaves to mourn two daughters, Kimiko and Sachiko, grandson Judah, sisters Alice (Ted) Tanaka, Violet, Mary (Tosh) Kitagawa and Rose, brother Richard, business partner Jim Kalsi, one niece, three nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Katsuyori and Kimiko, and a brother, Riyoichi.
Bruce was born October 1, 1944 in New Denver, BC, the site of one of many prison camps set up for Japanese Canadians by the Government of Canada in 1942. At the age of five he was freed and given citizenship. Bruce’s schooling began in Cardston, Alberta, continued on Salt Spring Island and ended at UBC.
After determining he had a knack for business, Bruce took a job as a traveling salesman with Hitachi Canada. Soon thereafter, he had opened his own store, Tom Tom Sound, on Logan Avenue in Langley, BC, which evolved into Beamriders on Fraser Highway; Bruce would eventually grow this business to six stores across the lower mainland. He sent his daughters around the world for a year after high school graduation and then through university.
Bruce was a generous, compassionate, caring person. He was always ready with a good joke, had a natural green thumb, was a natural musician, and held a deep love for animals. His family, friends, and those who came again and again to Beamriders to share a tall tale and a loud laugh with Bruce will miss this long-standing member of the Langley community.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley. Reception followed at Beamriders, 20202 Fraser Highway, Langley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Katsuyori and Kimiko Murakami Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o School District #64, 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., V8K 2K3.
Gordon Alfred (Gordie) WASEND, born February 9th, 1924 in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan,
passed away on December 6th, 2008
with his two daughters by his side. Gordon was the 11th of twelve children born to
Gunhild and Anders Aslaksen Wasend and is survived by his sister Helene Raimer, son Victor Wasend,
daughters Wendy Dallian and Janis Wasend,
as well as three grandchildren.
Gordon was a compassionate, loving man with an
incredible imagination, a sharp mind for invention,
and a mischievous sense of humour. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.
There will be a small private family gathering on
Salt Spring Island, December 20th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Organ Donation and Transplant Association of Canada. Cards and letters of memories would be cherished always and may be sent to
#104-137 East 1st Street, North Vancouver BC V7L 1B2.
ELIZABETH DARLENE HOGG
(nee Downey)
was called home on December 4, 2008 at
Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island, BC
after a long battle with Leukemia.
She is predeceased by mother (Eva), father (Archie), brother (Aaron), ex-husband (Lloyd). She is survived by her husband Bruce Hogg, brother Robert (Karen), son Joseph, daughters Jeannine (Joe) and Elsie (Tasso). Grandchildren Santana, Kirsten, Warren, Megan, Serena, Keira and Antigoni; stepchildren Cliff (Michelle), Lois (Adam), Brad, Kristi (Drew); nieces Crystal and Colleen (Richard).
Darlene was born June 23, 1938 at Kimberley, BC. Darlene moved with family to Fernie, BC where they operated a dairy farm. She graduated high school in Campbell River, BC. She worked at the Royal Bank in Campbell River and also Edmonton, AB. In 1970 she moved to Manitoba where she married Lloyd Speare. Darlene moved between various provinces until 1983. She settled in Swan River, MB. In 1992 she married Bruce Hogg and they retired to BC, finally settling on Salt Spring Island, BC.
Darlene had many talents. They included gardening, sewing, baking, playing the piano, reading and singing. Mom loved her gardens. She always planted them large enough to share in the bounty that they produced. The more she could grow, the better she liked it. However, slugs & weeds beware. She was always ready to share her harvest with others that were not as fortunate. Mom always found peace & tranquility in the beauty of her gardens, be it vegetable or floral. Sewing for mom was practical & artistic. She made clothes for the family until her girls could sew on their own. Later on she made apparel for anyone who needed them. Her latest endeavour was to clothe new babes in developing countries even though by this time she could not feel with her hands and sewing caused her pain.
Mom always considered herself inartistic, however, her artistic abilities came through with the many wall quilts that she created. Back in the day mom was a phenomenal baker. She taught many women throughout the years. Her breads ranged from the simple biscuit to the most difficult sweet breads. Mom played the piano & sang because this gave her great pleasure. Mom was sure that baler twine & rebar could fix almost anything. In the last several years Mom collected Nativities. She was known for her diverse collection which now totals over 120 different pieces.
Darlene was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had many callings within the several branches that they attended. Mom was always striving to get her family history completed. Mom was always the champion of the underdog & was forever taking in strays, be it people or animals. Mom was loved by many. She will be remembered fondly for her welcoming generosity & spirit.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Darlene’s favorite charity, SPCA.
A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 221 Vesuvius Bay Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC at 2pm, December 12, 2008. Internment to be held at a later date in the Lyleton Cemetary, Lyleton, Manitoba. Honourary Pall Bearers are all her friends.
Thank you to Dr. Malherbe, nursing staff and others of the health care team
that took such good care of my wife during her lengthy illness.
October 23, 1917 – December 1, 2008
Barbara Cappon passed away peacefully
on December 1, 2008 at the Greenwoods Care Facility on Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Barbara is survived by her sons Ian (Sandra), Bruce (Isabelle), Paul (Martine), her daughter Fiona Walls (David),
daughter-in-law Dianne Cappon and Grandchildren
Natasha (Julian), Oliver, Wesley, Christina, Jennifer,
Christophe, Kevin, Katya, Amy, Amanda, and Matthew,
and pre-deceased by her sons Mark, Michael and Martin. Barbara is fondly remembered
by many other family members and friends.
The family wishes a heartfelt thanks to
Dr. Woodley and staff/friends at Greenwoods.
A Celebration Of Life will be held 1 p.m. at
All Saints By The Sea Anglican Church
followed by a tea on Saturday, January 17, 2009.
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