AUG. 20, 1911 – JAN. 5, 2009

A long time resident of Salt Spring Island, Isabella passed away on January 5, 2009 at Lady Minto Hospital. Isabella was predeceased by her loving husband, Laurie in 1979 and more recently by her son-in-law, Dave Winter. She leaves behind her daughters Yvonne (Andy) Bryant and Donna Winter; grandchildren Chris (Laura) Bryant, Morley Bryant (Todd Abercrombie), Kim (Nicholas) Walker, Keith (Lauren) Winter and Laura (Eric) Rowlett; and seven great-grandchildren whom she adored.

Isabella was born on August 20, 1911 in Newcastle, England. After the untimely death of her father, Colin Sinclair Carswell in 1919, she and her mother, Ellen Carswell moved to Victoria. She attended Quadra Elementary and Victoria High Schools, and later worked in the offices of the Hudson’s Bay Company. She was also a member of the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Isabella felt very fortunate for the opportunities she was given during this time in her life, and this forged a spirit of generosity that would form a deep part of her personality.

In 1932 Isabella and Laurie were married and she became immersed in island activities on Salt Spring. She pursued her love of music and participated in many musical productions. Isabella’s motto was ‘do all the good you can for as many people you can’, and thus was active in community work through the Sunshine Guild, ACWA, and the PTA. Later, she worked with Laurie at the family store, Mouat Brothers, until their retirement in 1969. She was an avid gardener and Isabella’s flowers brought joy to many people.

Isabella lived independently until she was 94, and the family would like to thank Dr. Robert Crichton and the staff at the Lady Minto Extended Care for the care and kindness our mother received over the last few years. In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, donations may be made to the Extended Care Unit of the Lady Minto Hospital, 135 Crofton Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1T1.

A service will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Ganges, on Sunday, January 11, 2:00 p.m.

WATSON, JUNE BEVERLEY

(ECCLESTON)

Born Sept 30, 1927

Passed Jan 4, 2009

Predeceased by ex-husband EW Watson. Service Jan 17, 1pm. North Langley Community Church, 21015 96th Ave.,

Langley, BC.

February 17, 1922 – January 2, 2009

Jean passed away peacefully in Lady Minto Hospital with family by her side. She will be greatly missed by sons Brad (Barb), Bill (Maureen), daughters Sherry (Roger), Lynn, and grandchildren Jasmine, Lexa and Aidan. She will also be sadly missed by sisters Audrey & Joy as well as many relatives and a multitude of friends. Jean was predeceased by her husband Frank.

Jean lived on Salt Spring Island for 38 years and was an avid golfer until just 6 years ago. She was active in her church, with hospice, visiting Greenwoods residents and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at All Saints by the Sea Anglican Church on January 24, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Special thanks to Dr. Jan Malherbe, Dr. David Woodley, and the caring nurses and staff at Lady Minto for their excellent and compassionate care of her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation in her memory.

LEXI JADE GRUNDY

A Service and Celebration of Life for Lexi will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 on Salt Spring. Location and details to follow.

Inquiries by email:

grundy@ns.sympatico.ca

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

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