Christopher Allan Rieder

May 7, 1947 – April 26, 2016

Christopher Allan Rieder (born Kitchener, ON May 7, 1947) died at home on Salt Spring Island on April 26 2016.

Chris was not born a west coaster, but he was a true west coaster at heart, spending most of the 47 years he lived in BC either on or near the water. He was a Lighthouse Keeper (at Sheringham Point, near Sooke, Active Pass on Mayne Island and Sand Heads in the Fraser River.) As a DFO Patrolman on his sailboat Pas de Deux (which he built) & then Skipper on the Fisheries Patrol Vessels Heron Rock & Otter Bay, he was responsible for the west coast of Vancouver Island from Estevan Point to Brooks Peninsula and all the inlets and rivers in between.

He loved the coast and all it had to offer, introducing newly arrived neighbours (and his elderly parents) to clam digging, taking friends and family out on his second sailboat, and later his speedboat so they could fish, swim off Chocolate Island, drop the crab trap, visit one of the other Gulf Islands or just go for a ride on the ocean.

Chris was a picnicker extraordinaire and shared many fabulous al fresco meals with friends and family in Canada, the US & France.

He was passionate about classical music, an artist and sculptor with a keen eye for design in both the house and garden. Chris enjoyed building many of his own designs. He could build anything, and he was a regular Mr Fixit. His other passions included cooking, learning languages and studying history. His most recent passion was a project concerning an early 19th century anchor. Now somebody else will have to solve the mystery of whatever happened to the Boston’s anchor.

To one nephew, he was a true renaissance man, to other nieces and nephews he was Just Plain Chris, or Uncle Punky. But whatever they called him, he will be missed by all his family and friends, most especially by his wife Jackie. Au revoir Sweetie

There will be a gathering to honour Chris at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Red Cross to help our friends & neighbours in Fort McMurray.

“The song has ended, but the melody lingers on…” Irving Berlin

Mary Catherine Neil

Sept. 1928 – Apr. 2016

Mary died peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital on April 17th. She is survived by her sister Iris Murstad of Winnipeg; and by Paul (Sarah), son of Mary’s late beloved husband, Allan; and three grandchildren – Molly, Allison and Eric Neil, all of Victoria.

You are invited to come and share your memories of Mary and celebrate her remarkable life on Monday May 9th from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Lions Hall, 103 Bonnet Avenue.

Ronald Jerome Pappenberger

Pappy passed away April 15, 2016 at Cowichan District Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 60 Fern Road, Lake Cowichan. Reception to follow.

Online condolences may be made at

www.hwwallacecbc.com

Sunday Myrtle Byron

OCT. 16, 1962 – Apr. 15, 2016

Sunday passed away peacefully in Lady Minto Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Sunday will always be remembered for her love for nature, animals, her kind heart and her wonderful sense of humour.

The family would like to thank doctors Butcher and Montalbetti, the nurses and all the staff of Lady Minto who touched Sunday’s life in such a positive way.

In lieu of a service please make donations to Lady Minto Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be made at

www.haywardsfuneral.com

Mary Eileen Mollet

nee Bennett

Mary, “Apple Granny”, died peacefully with all her family by her side, at Lady Minto Hospital in the early morning hours of April 14th.  She was born on January 13, 1920 on Salt Spring Island, second child of Alice (Rogers) Bennett (England), and Jack Bennett (Australia).

Predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Leslie; infant daughter Trudy Louise; sister June Stevens; brother Johnny Bennett; and two sons- in-law, Cecil Moncey and Joe Manuck.

Survived by sons Ted (Glenda) Port Alberni, Bob (Ann) Chemainus, and daughters Terri Manuck (SSI), Anna Moncey (Black Creek) sister Evelyn Lee (SSI), 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, dear friend and long-time neighbour, Mollie Lacy, and many  friends and relatives worldwide.

Mary and Les were kind, patient, wise, extraordinary parents and growing up on a large Fulford farm we feel we lived a charmed childhood of freedom, family, music and love.

Mary was the author of two cookbooks, “An Apple A Day” and “An Apple a Day Volume Two”.  She will be missed at Apple Festival where her red blazer and smiling face were bright spots in the Fulford Hall. A dedicated member of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Fulford, she and Mollie Lacy began the beautiful Heritage Garden we all enjoy in the spring. She was an entrepreneur having owned Sunnyside Garden Supplies in Fulford. An accomplished artist, her oils, watercolours and sketches hang in all our homes, and her painted trays and ceramics are family treasures.

After Mary sold the farm she lived in Brinkworthy for ten years, until her mobility declined and she became a resident of Greenwoods. During her 5 1/2 years there she knitted over a thousand toques and scarves for Canada Comfort Society and hundreds of teddy bears for Operation Christmas Child, an African orphanage, and many children of relatives, friends and staff at Greenwoods.

We wish to extend our thanks and gratitude to the staff of Greenwoods for their kindness, care and friendship to our mother, and to the wonderful nurses and doctors at Lady Minto Hospital during her final hours. Our special thanks to Dr. Shane Barclay.

Flowers are gratefully declined, but a donation to Greenwoods Eldercare or Lady Minto Hospital Foundation would be much appreciated.

Memorial service Saturday May 14th at 1:00 pm at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Fulford, followed by tea at the OAP hall across the road.

Alice Fraser

October 26, 1918 – April 12, 2016

Mother to John (Jandi), Richard (Sarah), Pam (Drew), and Bruce (Catherine) – Grandmother to Graham, Lisa , JC, Alicia, Richard, Laura, Adam, Elizabeth, Claire, Jean, and Anya – Great Grandmother to Wyatt, Makenna, Raelyn, Amelia, Felix and Calvin.

Mom was orphaned at an early age and raised by a loving family, the Dawsons, in Victoria, BC. She was an exceptional student and graduated from Victoria High School two years early. Before marriage she worked in the Treasury Department. Had the times been different, we have no doubt that she could have risen to successfully manage the finances of the Province.

After her marriage to Jack in 1942, Mom focused on raising their four very active children, volunteering, gardening and learning to become a good golfer. She expressed her artistic side through flower arranging for which she won many awards.

Mom and Dad moved to Salt Spring Island in 1974 for their retirement. There they kept active and fully enjoyed the island lifestyle. Mom volunteered at the Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary, golfed and gardened and together with Dad was a keen square dancer. She took up painting and became skilled in watercolour. She was very pleased that she was able to sell enough of her works to “cover her costs.”

A great joy of Mom’s life was watching her family grow, first with grandchildren and later great grandchildren. She had a lovely singing voice and did a lively rendition of “the Teddy Bears Picnic” for her grandchildren.

Mom had an incredible memory (which sometimes worked to the disadvantage of other family members) and maintained throughout her life an interest in all that was going on about her, both locally and internationally. She had firm views as to how the world should be run. Mom loved to get out and see the world. At 82 she was hopping on and off a canal boat in South Western France.

Although having health issues in her last couple of years, she assured her family that she was grateful to have had “a very good life”, rich in loving family and friends.

We could not ask for a more caring Mom, Grandmom, Great Grandmom.

Memorial service and reception to follow to be held at All Saints’ by-the-Sea, 110 Park Drive, Saltspring Island, on Friday, May 13 at 2:30PM.

Heather Lynn Paterson

Mar. 18th 1962 – Apr. 12th 2016

Heather passed away peacefully, her last regret was that she was going to miss her gardening and her people. Survived by her parents, Carol and Jim, brother and sister, Wayne and Lynsey (Roger), her nieces and nephews Molly (Mike) Toby, Penny and Cub. Many cousins and friends.

Over fifteen years ago a girl arrived on Salt Spring with a bike and a dream. This dream included a love of gardening. Over the years Heather worked her way into the gardens and hearts of many islanders. Always sharing a laugh and a cup of tea, she offered much more than gardening, she gave true friendship.

Heather’s fight with cancer included motor-biking, skiing, skate-boarding, biking and her newest love paddle boarding! She fought it to the end.

To all of you who were lucky enough to be one of her people, thank you from her family, and our thanks for the wonderful caring from Dr. Butcher and the staff at the Lady Minto Hospital.

Heather lived life her way right to the end. Celebration of Life to be held in North Vancouver at a later date.

Elizabeth Sipos

March 27, 1921 – April 11, 2016

Elizabeth died peacefully at Greenwoods on Monday, having just reached her 95th birthday on Easter Sunday. She was born in Hungary and came to Canada in 1957 with her husband Endre, who died in 1988, and son George.

During the six years she spent on Salt Spring she was wonderfully looked after first at Braehaven and then at Greenwoods. In both these homes she received not only fine professional care but kindness and love from all she came in contact with.

George and Bridget and their daughters Emilie and Rosalind thank everyone who made her years on Salt Spring warm and fulfilling.

Elizabeth’s funeral will be held at the church of Our Lady of Hungary in Vancouver.