It is with a deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Gabrielle O’Brien, on July 7, 2008.

Diana was born in Winnipeg, MB, November 25, 1985 and since the age of 3, lived in BC.

Diana has touched so many lives with love that overflowed from her pure joy of life. Diana’s many friends and family are left to mourn and remember a young woman who had the courage to pursue her dreams.

Diana’s memory will live on with her mother Debra (and Keith); father Michael (and Veronica); brother Jesse, sister Danielle (and Shane) and half-sister Oona.

Diana will always be remembered by the love of her life, Joel Berry and his daughter Kiesha. Diana will also be missed by her many close friends and her extended family.

A memorial will be held at the Saltspring Golf Club restaurant, 805 Lower Ganges Road on Sunday, July 20th starting at 3:00 p.m.

September 16, 1943 – July 2, 2008

June Marie Graham passed away suddenly at home in Ladysmith on July 2, 2008. She is predeceased by her parents John and Gloria Blomly, sister Trudy and brothers Rick and Donny.

She is survived by her husband James, to whom she was a loving and devoted wife, her children Beverly, Bradley (Heather) and Barbara (Robert), 8 handsome grandsons: Anthony, Kenneth, Russell, Andrew, Curtis, Nathan, Alex and Kevin. She will also be sadly missed by her siblings: John, Gerry, Shirley, Glenn, Norm and Ingrid, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Memorial service to be held Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cassidy Kingdom Hall, 1724 Vowels Road, Cassidy, BC.

Davies, John Sidney passed away peacefully in Victoria on June 30, 2008. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta on April 29, 1924. Survived by his loving wife of 20 years Frances Brigham. Lovingly remembered by his children: Ian (Dorothy), Gwyneth, Doreen (Pat), Megan (Colin), Kevin (Marilyn), Alan (Lily), Elaine (Rick), Michael, Becky (Barry), Tony (Donna), Judy (Mario), Tim (Alison), 28 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister, Marjorie and his first wife Brenda.

John S. Davies: Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, lawyer, mentor, “gentleman farmer”, gardener, photographer, world traveller, lover of fine food, women and scotch, amateur historian, and staunch Conservative (even “Joe Who?”).

A celebration of John’s life was held at St. Mary’s, 1973 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton, B.C. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Room B321, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3V4.

Many thanks to the nursing staff of VGH Ward 400 B and to the doctors who offered help and compassion during John’s final days. Also to the ambulance staff. We especially would like to thank Mandy, Heather, Susan, Rachel and Stephanie who were so kind and generous with their time and render care.

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Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. April 26, 1919, our mother passed away peacefully on Salt Spring Island June 22, 2008 surrounded by family.

Predeceased by husbands Joe Coombes, Jim Burns, and Jun Staveley and sisters Kathleen Elliott and Peggy Bridge. Lovingly remembered by daughters Joanne Burns (Rob), Lorraine MacMillan (Bill), Barbara Edwards (Jim Burrows), stepson Randy Burns, grandchildren Les, Ron, Heather, Kelly, Scott and fourteen great grandchildren.

We are grateful for our loving mother whose creative interests included knitting and sewing for her children and, in later years, crocheting keepsake afghans. She will always be remembered for her gracious ways, warm smile and delightful sense of humour.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the nurses and caregivers at Greenwoods and Lady Minto Hospital for their compassionate, loving care and to Dr. Paula Ryan and Dr. Dan Leavitt for their support of our family and genuine care for mother.

A private family gathering will be held to honour and celebrate Timmie’s life.

On June 20, 2008, while driving from Montreal to the west coast to visit her family and friends, and accompanied by her friend Bri, Darcy Jane Hughes died in a motor vehicle accident east of Regina, Saskatchewan.

Darcy was the cherished daughter of Mary Harkema and Lawrence Hughes and the very loved sister of Noah, Blake and Tom. She was the niece of Ellen and Hans Hazenboom, Harold and Sandy Harkema, Louise Harkema, Andrea Bavis, Jan Mark and Dawn Harkema, and Derek Harkema, all of whom are broken hearted. Her first cousins are Petra, Melissa, Jocelyn, Jared, and Julian Hazenboom; Jackie, Valerie, Jessica, Adrian, and Haley Harkema; Elisha and Jocelyn Harkema-Noyes; Christopher, Nathan, and Jonathan Bavis; Aleah and Joshua Harkema; Sara and Sasha Harkema who are all very close and will greatly miss her. Her little cousins are Lauren, Sarah, and Anna Mollin; Owen, Riley, and Emma Bavis; Morgan, Ciaren and Teagan McAteer. Also in Maryland are Darcy’s great aunts Eleanor Haley and Doris Culver who were very fond of her. Darcy was predeceased by her grandparents Jan and Louise Harkema, and Jacqueline Roeck.

Darcy was born on Salt Spring Island on March 27,1983, grew up here graduating from GISS in 2001. She moved to Montreal to attend McGill University and received her BA in English Cultural Studies and Religious Studies in 2006.

She then worked for Eastman Systems which publishes course packages for McGill and Concordia. She saved her money and set off in January 2007 for a five month journey through Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, visiting Salt Spring on her way back to Montreal. She enrolled at Concordia, studying psychology and ended her school year recently.

Darcy was an exceptional young woman and was destined to do good things. She had great social, environmental, and political awareness and lived her daily life accordingly. She always voted and having duel citizenship, was a member of Democrats Abroad and had her Obama T-shirt.

She was a loyal and compassionate friend to so many. She was poised, completely unaffected, direct and had a somewhat somewhat skewed sense of humour. Darcy had great beauty and was a gift to all who knew her. We were blessed to have her in our lives.

A memorial for Darcy will be held at the home of Ellen and Hans Hazenboom, 138 Acheson Rd, Saturday, July 5 at 2 pm. This will be an informal celebration and all are welcome. On Sunday, July 13th from 11am-1 pm. there is a memorial for Darcy at the Birks Chapel at McGill University in Montreal.