Diana Yaremchuk (nee Allan) passed away Feb 6 2025 from cancer at the age of 77. Diana was born in Princeton BC, grew up in Kamloops, then moved to Squamish where she raised her children. Before her passing she confirmed that her years in Squamish with her young children were the best years of her   [read more…]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Ella Mae Dalton (nee Patterson). She passed away peacefully Monday, Feb 3 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital after a brief fight with pneumonia. She is survived by her brothers Willam (Deborah) and James (Linda), her sons Patrick (Leanne) and Michael (Jennifer), her cherished   [read more…]

Lorraine A. Nicely of Chemainus, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, must have been quite surprised when she woke up dead on January 23, 2025. She was 89, but thought she would live another 10 years at least. Now she is living in a new way the spirituality she practiced, which was the motivating factor in almost everything   [read more…]

May 13,1945 – December 3, 2024 Edie Erith, age 79 passed away peacefully in Sidney, B.C. Born in Barachois Quebec, she was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother. Edie work at the Royal Bank in Montreal, Vancouver, and Victoria. She was most proud of having her own knitting store (EDIE’S KNITTING ROOM) in Duncan.   [read more…]

JAMES STANLEY FAIR 1933 – 2025 Time and tide wait for no man–a phrase not lost on Jim Fair as he navigated the beauty of the Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound as captain of his Grand Banks, ‘Daphne’ for 35 years in his spare time. At work, Jim navigated the halls of the Ministry of   [read more…]

Carrie was the 2nd of two children born to Albert Lawson and Jessie Townley of Borwick Lancaster, England. She enjoyed her childhood on her parent’s farm and often remembered the lambs she cared for every spring. During WW2 Carrie worked for the Canadian Treasury where she met and married her husband Douglas Mitchell who was   [read more…]

Frank W. Lane (July 26, 1934 – January 04, 2025) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Frank Lane. Frank passed away peacefully in Victoria General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eileen and his 4 children, Herb (Wendy), Janice (Steve), Barb and   [read more…]

Toni Bacon October 30, 1935 – January 10, 2025 Catherine Upton Field Bacon, known by all as ”Toni”, died peacefully on a sunny Friday morning, with family at her side. In her own words: ”Life: I have spent much of it wandering in search of sanity, sobriety, serenity, simplicity and service. I have been sustained   [read more…]

Aaron Macri: June 11 1976 – November 29 2024 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Aaron Richard Macri. Aaron was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, friend, and teacher. Aaron is remembered by his wife Becky, his son Benedetto, his dad Mario, and sister April, as well as all of   [read more…]

Frank Peter Jenkinson (1933–2025) Peter Jenkinson, passed away peacefully at Kiwanis Pavilion Care home at the age of 91. A man of many talents and passions, Peter lived a rich and vibrant life that touched everyone around him. Peter spent his career as a skilled machinist and metalworker, crafting with precision and dedication. Beyond his   [read more…]