Ruby Louise Webster

(née Adshead)

Oct. 13,1931- Sept. 26,2014

Ruby passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was pre-deceased by her parents Louisa and Henry Adshead and her sister Bernice Underwood.

Ruby was born in Nakusp B.C. and grew up in Needles. She worked in Vancouver and Terrace where she met and married Gardy (Gerard) Webster. Their five children were born during their sixteen years in Terrace.

Ruby and Gardy fell in love with the island during a visit in 1967. They purchased a farm and moved their family to Saltspring later that year. They made Saltspring their home for 47 of their almost 63 years together.  Ruby readily embraced farm life. She canned, froze, pickled and preserved the bounty from her large garden and she even churned butter. Ruby was soon joined on the island by her parents, sister, brother and their families. She joined the bowling league and became a golf club member. Ruby loved the island and the wonderful friendships she made here.

Ruby will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Gardy, daughters Carolyn (Ray), Debbie (Bob), Pam (Allan), Cindy (Bob), son Scot (Elaine), 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She also leaves her brother Ken (Sherrill) Adshead and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Crichton, the ambulance attendants and the nursing staff at Lady Minto Hospital for their thoughtful, gentle care of mom.

There will be no service by request.

Shirley Patricia Sager

(nee Scrivener)

Apr. 6, 1926 – Sept. 24, 2014

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Shirley passed away in her 88th year at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island, September 24, 2014.

Daughter to Joseph Vincent Scrivener and Effie Somerville, and sister to Gay Wisdom, Joyce Daykin, and Jack Scrivener, Shirley was born April 6, 1926 in Victoria and raised in Vancouver. Shirley attended Kitsilano and Point Grey Schools, where she started the Phia Kai girls club and made life-long friends. After high school, Shirley attended the University of British Columbia and worked as a stewardess for Canadian Pacific Airlines, a job she loved—Shirley knew the name of every passenger before the plane landed! Shirley was an avid seamstress and made all her own clothes as a young woman. She had a beautiful alto voice and sang on the radio, at the Cave Night Club, and with the Thetis Club performers.

Shirley married Henry Sager on September 11, 1953, and the two had a great love affair for 61 years. Shirley and Hank started Sager’s Maple Shop in Ambleside, West Vancouver, in 1953, and later opened shops in Dundarave, Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Alberta. Shirley was the mother of four children, a member of the West Vancouver United Church for over forty years, and a cherished friend to many. She was gracious and compassionate, and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. Shirley and Hank traveled the world and had many happy times in Hawaii, a place they loved and shared with their family. In their later years, Shirley and Hank lived on Salt Spring Island and in Victoria.

Shirley will be deeply missed by her family: her husband, Henry; her children, Gail Garrett (Charles), Greg Sager (Lynne), Mark Sager (Kathy), and Suzanne Zacharias (Don); her grandchildren Scott Coltart (Elizabeth), Stacey Carter (John), Jason Robertson, Erica Zacharias, Aubrey Zacharias, Amy Zacharias (Dan Gross), Hayden Sager, and Mikayla Sager; her great grandchildren Chelsea Carter and Jack Gross, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In the words of her dear Henry, “Shirley was an angel on earth.” A private family service was held on Salt Spring Island, Saturday Sept 27th, 2014.

Sheila Lauraine

Fiander

June 29, 1951 – September 9, 2014

With great sadness the family of Laurie Fiander (Mouat) advise of her passing at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. She was predeceased in 1999 by her parents, Mac and Betty Mouat. Laurie is lovingly remembered by her husband Bruce, her son Malcolm and daughter-in-law Laurie, her son David and daughter-in-law Jane, her grand-children Jordan, Steven, Mac, Cameron and Finnley, her sister Daphne and sister-in-law Derdri, and her many dear relatives and friends.

Laurie, a fifth-generation Salt Spring Islander, lived on Salt Spring for most of her life. She attended Salt Spring Elementary and graduated from Gulf Islands Secondary in 1969. She started her working life in her early teens at Mouat Bros. Ltd. working in the store after school and during summers. After graduation Laurie left the Island to work at BC Tel in Vancouver and in Victoria. She missed her Island life and returned after only a few years away. She and Bruce were married in 1973 and made their home on Salt Spring raising their sons here on the Island she so loved and amongst her cherished extended family.

Laurie was a valued and well-respected work colleague on Salt Spring at CIBC, Government Agent’s Office, CRD Building Inspection, Salt Spring Home Support and School District 64. She served as a member of the Lady Minto Hospital Board. She worked with Bruce at the Imperial Oil Agency when located in Ganges.

Laurie supported her sons in their school life, in sports and their other activities. With her family she enjoyed sport fishing, boating, camping, and nature in general. She loved to be on a special beach or by the lake and in her own garden. Some of her fondest memories were of spending time, as a child and as an adult, in the gardens or on the beaches with her aunts, cousins and friends.

Laurie had a strong and enduring love for family. Her family history mattered to her greatly and she was enthusiastic in researching and creating a family tree of all branches of her family. She treasured family photographs and family stories. She had strong relationships all her life with aunts and uncles, so very many cousins, and nieces and nephews. Her sons, their wives and respective families and each grandchild brought her great joy. She was a fully involved Grandma and she remains deeply loved by each of her grandchildren.

Laurie left us far too soon. Her spirit is alive with loving family and dear friends. We remember her, love her and celebrate her life now and for each day to come. A gathering in her memory will be held by the family at a later date.

ERNEST HAIGH

1926 – 2014

After a life of adventure, Ernest Haigh passed away peacefully at home on September 4th, 2014.

Born in England, Ernest and his wife Val and their three eldest daughters immigrated to Canada in 1955. In September of that year they came to Saltspring for Ernest to take up the position of farm manager at Fernwood Farm. Quickly realising that farming in Canada was not like the farming they had left behind in Britain, he purchased a new set of overalls that said “Journeyman Carpenter” and started a career in construction.

In 1968 Ernest and Val launched “Tryste”, a home-built trimaran, and began a 30-year life under sail that included two circumnavigations (one with daughters) and numerous trips around the Pacific, a rescue at sea, and building their new boat “Truce”. In 1999 they moved ashore and settled back into their garden home at the north end of Saltspring.

A self-sufficient man who accomplished all he set his mind to, Ernest was an inspiration to all who met him. He will be greatly missed by his wife Val, five daughters, son-in-law, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There will be no service; flowers gratefully declined.

“I must go down to the sea again…”

OUTERBRIDGE,

Ruth Elizabeth (nee Elliott)

July 7, 1929 – September 4, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Outerbridge announces her passing in Tsawwassen, B.C. following a lengthy illness. Ruth was born in Galt, Ontario and upon graduating as a Registered Nurse, moved to Bermuda. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bert. At his passing in 2007, they had been happily married for 55 years.

Ruth is survived and deeply missed by her brother Bruce (Edna), sister Jean, and her children Jeff (Nori), Sandra, Brian (Kathleen), Wendy (Steve Vanderkwaak), Steve (Suzi) and Ron (Carol). She will also be greatly missed by grandchildren, Randi (James Lopushinsky), Graham (Myriam), James, Steve, Nathan, Dave, Josh, Emily, Conor and Amy and great-grandchildren Ella and Scarlett. Ruth is also mourned by nieces and nephews in Victoria, B.C. and Ontario. Ruth will be remembered also by her nursing classmates and her former colleagues from Smith’s in Bermuda.

The family is deeply thankful for the devoted and loving care provided to Ruth by all of the staff in the Care Unit at The Waterford.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Ganges United Church on October 4, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ruth’s name to either the Alzheimer Society of B.C. or the S.P.C.A.

Ruby Livingston

Feb. 3, 1929 – Aug 20, 2014

Ruby Livingston passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord and Saviour she loved and served August 20th, 2014 at Lady Minto Hospital. Ruby was born in Comber, Northern Ireland on February 3rd, 1929. Married to Wycliffe in 1948, they emigrated to the west coast of Canada soon after their wedding, living in Duncan, Vancouver, Prince George and Kelowna. In 1955 mom and dad left all behind and went to Lima, Peru to serve God as missionaries. Their labor was a labor of love for the people of Lima. They returned from Peru to Vancouver in 1972. Mom worked at CP Air and dad worked as administrator for Blenheim Lodge. Retirement brought the joy of their island home on Saltspring. They made many friends who became very significant to mom and dad. Mom loved travelling on a shoestring, swimming, tennis, grass hockey, thrift shopping, entertaining, singing, chatting with everyone about anything, baking (especially cinnamon buns and pies), canning fruit, making jam, knitting socks and collecting yarn, picnics or any other form of outdoor eating, board games, especially Scrabble and Skip Bo, a clever joke, but most of all loving anyone who needed to be loved. Mom was completely unselfish in her dedication to others before herself. Mom was predeceased by the love of her life Wyc, in 2012. She is survived with many treasured memories by her children Stan (Joyce) of Abbotsford, Maureen (Chris) of Saltspring Island and Susan (Martie) of Ladner. She leaves five granddaughters – Maia, Kristy, Emily, Eryn and Caleigh and two treasured great grandchildren – Alana and Marcus, and by her sister Pearl of Courtenay. Mom also had many family and friends around the globe. Mom’s true joy in life was knitting socks, selling them sometimes but more often than not, getting intense pleasure from giving them away. We would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Reznick and Dr. Leon for their compassionate care of mom and also to the staff at Lady Minto Hospital who provided mom with the best quality of life possible. Private family graveside service. Donations in mom’s memory can be made to Missionary Service Committee, 101 Amber Street Unit 16 Markham Ontario L3R 3B2 (for the work in Lima Peru) or to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation to be used for further education of nurses at Lady Minto Hospital. Memorial service to be held September 20th at 1:00pm at Community Gospel Chapel. If you own a pair of mom’s socks, please wear them to the service.

Mary Hammond Carlson (nee Smith)

August 9, 1920 – August 17, 2014

Mary passed away peacefully in Fort Langley, B.C. surrounded by family. She will be missed by her daughters Sue and Lynda (John), son Richard (Kim), grandson Ben (Yvonne), great grandchildren Isabelle and Samuel.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter in 1999.

Mary and Walter moved with their family to Saltspring in 1963, and stayed in their summer cottage for 45 years. Mary enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, and rambling with the Trail and Nature group. She volunteered weekly in the library and at the Lady Minto Auxiliary Thrift Shop for years and years.

A woman of great wit, Mary loved working in her garden, building rock walls, and fighting off the deer.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Society of B.C. would be gratefully appreciated.