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John Newby Fraser

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Born September 28, 1915, Jack passed away on February 2, 2009 after a full and rewarding life. He will be greatly missed by his wife Alice and children John (Jandi), Richard (Sarah), Pamela (Drew) and Bruce (Catherine). Grandfather to: Graham, Lisa, John Campbell, Alicia, Richard, Laura, Adam, Elizabeth, Jean, Claire and Anya. Great Grandfather to: Amelia, Wyatt and Felix.

Jack was born and raised in Victoria and attended South Park Elementary and Victoria High schools. His career with the Royal Trust in Victoria spanned four decades. During World War II Jack served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a navigator on the corvette HMCS Calgary escorting convoys across the North Atlantic.

Jack and Alice were both born in Victoria and enjoyed the company of their life-long friends, many of whom gathered to celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary in 2002. Jack was an avid sportsman playing soccer, basketball and tennis in his early years. He later devoted many hours to refining his golf game, square dancing and bridge skills. He continued to play tennis into his eighties. His friendship, positive outlook and sense of humour will be long treasured and remembered.

No flowers please. Funeral service to be held at All Saints by the Sea, Ganges, Salt Spring Island on Saturday, February 14 at 2PM. Reception to follow in the church hall. Yes, it is Valentine’s Day, but then Dad was a real sweetheart.

DOUGLAS TRUSCOTT

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DOUGLAS TRUSCOTT

Aug. 17, 1937 – February 1, 2009

Doug sailed to uncharted waters 

with a happy heart and his parting

mantra, “It’s not the screw-up: it’s the recovery that counts.”

Bidding him a loving farewell are Jackie; Karen and Cookie, Josh and Hal Cook; Tracy and Phil, Alexis, Natasha, Olivia and Liam Dean-Jones; Doug, Douglas and Josie Truscott; Lara and John, Calli and Phoebe Gossett.

“The flowrs bloom

and time passis. 

The spring blooms agen, 

but my loveing thoghts, 

will bring happynes to you!”

-Calli xox

VERA FRANCES PETAPIECE

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VERA FRANCES PETAPIECE

Vera Frances Petapiece passed away suddenly on January 26, 2009 in Prince George Regional Hospital.

Vera was born November 13, 1919 in Dauphin, Manitoba. Predeceased by her husband Bill, sister nora Chester and brother tom reeves. she is survived by: her two loving daughters, Frances and her husband Bruce, and Helen Scott; grandchildren Scott (Angela) Thornton and Kimberly (George) Pryschlak; great grandchildren Courtney, Abby, Connor and Amy; good friend Carol and special niece Molly.

Vera moved from Salt Spring Island to Prince George in 2002 to be near her family. While on the island, Vera enjoyed the Hiking Club, Pottery Guild, the Hospital Auxiliary and visits with her family living on Salt Spring.

Donations may be made in Vera’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society

RONALD HENRY MILTON

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RONALD HENRY MILTON

October 29, 1922 – January 23, 2009

Ron, born in East London, worked in the family grocery business until called to serve in 1942 with the British 8th Army. As an infantry man and wireless operator he fought with the 78th division, Royal West Kent Regiment in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. After the war he continued to serve in Vienna and London until his discharge in 1947. He ran a general store and cafe in Blackfen until he moved to Ontario in 1957. His sisters, Iris and Vera, felt he was a “great brother” and they missed him dearly when he left for Canada. He continued in retail for a while but eventually became a civil servant working for Ontario Housing, Ontario Corrections and the Queen Street Mental Health Centre. He and his wife Joan moved to Salt Spring in 1991 in order to join his son Derrick and his family. Ron, always full of laughter

had a great love for history, music, dancing, animals, travel and his family.

MEMORIAL AND CELEBRATION OF RON’S LIFE

February 8th, 2:00 pm

at The Harbour House Green Room

(easy wheel chair and walker access via the rear door)

words of memory 2:15, last post 2:30, music,

sing-along and the “chicken dance” to follow.

GEORGE ERNEST LAMPIER

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LAMPIER

George Ernest (SGT. Ret’d)

Passed away peacefully in the palliative care unit of the VG Hospital in Halifax on January 22, 2009 with his wife Joyce by his side.

Born in Halifax he was the son of George and Charlotte (Hitchin) Lampier. He served in Europe and Britain with the British and Canadian Army during the Second World War and was wounded at Dunkirk.

After the war he served in the Canadian Army in Canada, Germany and Cyprus.

He retired from the Army in 1967 and he and Joyce moved to Salt Spring Island in B.C. where he ran the Post Office in Fulford Harbour for many years. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Paul and nephew Roderick. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Joyce and sister Margaret (Peggy Mcleod) Johnston along with many extended family members. Special thanks to the staff of the palliative care unit at the VG for their compassionate care of George during his final weeks.

Cremation has taken place and a family graveside service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Nesta Mary Ashworth

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Nesta Mary Ashworth

Peacefully at her home on St. Mary Lake, Salt Spring Island, BC, on January 20, 2009. Born June 3, 1923 in Crowborough, Sussex, in spite of a nightingale, Mary was 16 when war broke out and soon joined the Land Army, milking cows and driving a tractor until old enough to join the WAAF, where she became a plotter and later a radar operator. Disillusioned with postwar Britain, she came to Canada in 1948, and after a year in Toronto settled happily in Vancouver where she worked for the CNR. She attended Normal School to become a teacher, first at Trafalgar Elementary, and later at Prince of Wales High School, studying for a BA and M.Ed by night school and correspondence. Mary was invited to fill in at UBC for one year, and UBC never let her go. Together with  colleague Pat Wakefield they pioneered the teaching of English as a Second Language. Mary was an active member and frequent keynote speaker for TEAL, TESL Canada and TESOL. She was known among her peers as “Miss ESL” and provided advice and counsel to government, educational and community groups throughout Canada. Her international reputation earned her the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, three honorary doctorates from the University of British Columbia, York University and St. Mary’s University, and a Fellowship of OISE. In March, 1988 the Cities of Vancouver and Richmond proclaimed “ESL and Professor Mary Ashworth Week”. Hundreds of students and teachers worldwide are grateful for her guidance and inspiration. Her interests on the island included the United Church, Rotary Club, the Lost Chords, the Garden Club and 4-H. The family deeply appreciates the loving care given to Mary by Gina, Val, Laura, Alex, Adele, Brenda, Peggy and other health professionals who cared for Mary.

Sister, aunt, gardener, lover of roses, Mary will be deeply missed by her sister, Margaret Spencer, her nephews Jonathan (Julie), Michael (Connie), Christopher (Carolina) and niece, Mary. Caitlin, Mika, Cole, Emily, Elizabeth and Madeline will miss their GAM.

A memorial service will be held at

The United Church, 111 Hereford Avenue

Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC

on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army, or the charity of your choice, will be appreciated.

Bill Wilkinson

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Bill Wilkinson

In Loving Memory of

Bill Wilkinson

December 1, 1957 – January 20, 2009

A Healing Journey

I look at my life

In dark despair

Thank god for my

Loved ones

Who saw to care

I kept so much pain

Deep inside

I could not release it

For my false pride

I drew farther and farther

From the ones who have cared

I could not be honest

With my feelings impaired

Now I am on a new journey

In this healing place

To replenish my soul

With the good lords grace

One day I will return

To the ones that did care

The ones who had pulled me

From the dark despair

All I can lovingly offer

Is the soul they once knew

That soft gentle soul

Before it withdrew

Into the dark despair

Written by: Bill Wilkinson

John Edward Crofton

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Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) CD

John passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was born into a pioneer family on Salt Spring Island. His great-grandfather, the Reverend E.F. Wilson was the first permanent vicar on Salt Spring in the late 1800’s, and his grandfather, Fred Crofton, came to Salt Spring from Ireland in the early 1900’s. Fred married Nona, one of Reverend Wilson’s daughters, and together they owned and operated the original Harbour House Hotel. Fred and Nona had seven children, known as the seven D’s, as their first names began with a D. John was predeceased by his father Lt. Col. Desmond Crofton; his mother, Ida Crofton; sister, Sylvia Gale, and half-brother, Donald Corbett. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie, and his dearly loved sons, Desmond (Lat) in Hong Kong, Kevin (Lynn) in Gibsons, and Neil (Christine) in Victoria. John was very proud of his two grandsons James and Evan, and his granddaughter Leila, all of whom brought great joy to his life. He is also survived by his large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins and his dear aunt Denise at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring. John was educated at Glenlyon School, Oak Bay High, and UBC. He joined the RCAF at the age of 17 and trained as an air gunner, but he came down with scarlet fever and the war was coming to an end by the time he recovered. He continued his education at UBC and on graduation worked in broadcasting at CJIB Vernon. When the Korean war began, John was recruited to rejoin the RCAF and he had a long and interesting career, including postings to Whitehorse, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria and France. One of the highlights of his career was serving with the UN peacekeeping forces in the seventies, stationed in Damascus. On retirement from the Air Force he and Marie returned to Salt Spring to the old family home and he was active in community affairs. He had many interests and he took courses from Simon Fraser University in Biblical Archaeology, Shakespeare, and Art History among others. One of his great loves was jazz, and he never forgot at the age of 18 on leave in New York, seeing many of his idols performing in Greenwich Village. John and Marie later moved to a seaside cottage on Salt Spring and spent many years enjoying their life by the ocean before illness caused them to move to Victoria to be closer to their family.

“Goodnight sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”

With many thanks to Dr. Peter Innes for his compassionate care, to the wonderful nurses of Home Care and Palliative Care, and a very special thank you to our dear friend Tammy Collins for their loving care of John.

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

John Moore Malcolm

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John Moore Malcolm

Born in Clackmannan, Scotland May 20, 1917 – peacefully passed away on January 14, 2009 with his son by his side. His last breath came as the pipers of Amazing Grace faded away.

Pre-deceased by his eldest daughter June, John leaves behind Phyllis, his wife of 67 years, daughter Gaynor, son John, and grandchildren Cameron, Eric, Meghan, Moora, Deanna, Jillian, Jaclyn, Joline, June & Jemma.

A Haggis-filled heartfelt thanks to Lady Minto, Greenwoods, Beacon Community Services and everybody that enhanced my Dad’s journey on Salt Spring Island, including…Dr. Reznick (Jean & Tracy), Dr.Woodley, Dr. Webb, Cecilia, Sam & Norman (Golden Island) and the makers of Drambuie.

“LANG MAY YOUR LUM REEK”

Anyone who was touched by the warmth of this man’s character is welcome to celebrate his life on January 31st, 2 pm at Community Gospel, 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Scot.

BRIAN MICHAEL EVEREST

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BRIAN MICHAEL EVEREST

Brian Michael Everest passed away at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island on January 12, 2009. He was 45 years old. Brian was diagnosed with acute leukemia in August 2008. He lived his illness with characteristic courage and grace, both of which deepened as he journeyed.

Brian was born on February 6, 1963, in Edmonton, Alberta. He was a master woodworker, cabinet maker and carpenter. He loved his work and he left the world with an incredible amount of beauty and soul. Those he worked with were treasured friends, colleagues, and mentors. So important to him were Lake O’Hara Lodge in the Rockies, Cam Mathieson in Nelson, and Hans Hazenboom on Salt Spring Island.

Brian leaves, as gifts to the world, four children: Hannah, Coleman, Louis and Sef, all of whom share in his kindness and artistry, his intelligence and wit.

Brian’s own father Wayne died in 1991. However, he leaves a large family to miss and remember him: his mother Louise, his stepfather Jim, siblings Allan, Dwight, Wendy, Charlie and Terri-Lou, and all their families. He loved you all.

Extended family and friends formed an intricate, strong and glorious web around him, especially through his illness. Brian was so moved by expressions of love and support and he was, as we are, deeply deeply grateful.

Special notes of thanks go to hospice workers Rajani, Elvira, and Mark, and to Dr. Barclay and the entire, wonderful, Lady Minto staff. Lynn and Mike were his beloved family, fellow artists, and spiritual friends. Their support and connection have been pivotal.

A memorial celebration was held at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga on January 16, 2009. Many thanks to the Centre community.

It has been an honour to walk in the world with Brian these past 23 years, and a supreme blessing to love and be loved by him.

-Joanne

My work is to carry this love

as a comfort for those who long for you

to go everywhere you’ve walked

and gaze at the pressed-down dirt.

-Rumi

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