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Dives, Harry Monday, 28 Dec 2009

Bowen Island Undercurrent Bowen Island

Harry Dives 1920 – 2009

Long-term Bowen Islander Harry Dives, known and loved by many islanders, gently curled up his toes, suddenly slipping away the morning of December 28, 2009. Harry is survived by Ethel, his loving wife of 59 years; his two sons Tony and Peter; daughter-in-law Carmen, and the joy of his life, Wilson his only grandchild.

Friends of Harry wishing to acknowledge his passing, are more than welcome to attend a memorial service to be held at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, January 23, 2010 at 2 p.m.

MacKinnon, Eleanor \"Judy\" Tuesday, 22 Dec 2009

Bowen Island Undercurrent Bowen Island

Eleanor \"Judy\" MacKinnon

With both sorrow at the suddenness of her passing and such gratitude for the honour and privilege of knowing such a wonderful woman, the family of Eleanor Ernestine Mary Malcolm MacKinnon announce her death, December 22 at 7:40 a.m. in Lion\'s Gate Hospital, North Vancouver.

Mum trained at the VGH. It was on Ward D that she met an intern from Ontario on July 1, 1938. Gillean MacKinnon gave her the nickname Judy which stayed with her the rest of her life, as did their wonderful love. Married September 1939, they shared the fullness of life together, living in the lower mainland, and Ottawa, Ontario. After our Dad retired they enjoyed Cobourg, Ontario before moving to Bowen Island in 1999. Everywhere they lived, Mum made some very close friends and would love to talk or write to them faithfully over the years. They remember her feisty sense of humour and her uncommon good sense. Our Mum was a fabulous and adventurous cook, a terrific knitter, and a generous friend. And most of all, a SMART woman, keen on history (particularly Richard III) and cryptic crosswords and Scrabble. She was a voracious reader. She overcame many challenges in her physical health, defying all the odds, to live within 3 months of her 95th birthday. Mum has been an example to us of courage, determination and SPUNK, and we will miss her tremendously....

With loving memories, which are now forever blessed, she lives on in the hearts she left behind: most of all, her loving husband of 70 years, Gillean (Bowen Island). And their daughters and their families: Joyce (Chatham, ON), Carol (Bowen Island) and Shelagh (Bowen Island). Mum\'s nieces Louise and Roz and nephew Ron and cousin Margaret were very important links for her. We are so grateful to them and to everybody who supported our parents in their Bowen decade with phone calls, visits and an incredible welcome and embrace. You all added so much to their lives, we could never thank you enough. Your continued caring and love to our Dad is a blessing, and we thank you. Our Mum cherished the memories of her beloved Mum, Mary Robertson, and in our hearts we trust they have found each other again, on a Distant Shore and in a Greater Light. A service of remembrance will be held later, at Bowen Island United Church.

Picture taken on September 12, 2009, on their 70th wedding anniversary.

Pretious, Robin Friday, 18 Dec 2009

Bowen Island Undercurrent Bowen Island

PRETIOUS – Robin Pretious passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Lillooet Hospital on December 18th, 2009. Robin leaves behind her loving husband of 45 years Herb, 3 children Wayne (Rene), Steve (Lee-Anne), Beth (Rob), 7 great grandchildren Lisa, Lee, Shayne, Samantha, Rebecca, Caitlyn, Nick and 1 great granddaughter Margaret-Grace, brother Mike and sister Joan. Robin was an RN for 25 years. The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at theLillooet Hospital for their excellent care given to Robin. A Celebration of Life for Robin will be held on Bowen Island at a later date.
Thompson Valley Funeral Home Ashcroft entrusted with arrangements
Thompson Valley 1-800-295-5138

Jamieson, Allan George Friday, 11 Dec 2009

Bowen Island Undercurrent Bowen Island

Allan George Jamieson, April 13, 1933-December 11, 2009
After a prolonged battle with abdominal infection, Allan passed away in St. Paul’s Hospital. Born in Vancouver and raised in Toronto, Allan moved back to Vancouver where he married the girl next door, Rosemary June Libby of West Vancouver. Allan and Rosemary raised four children and moved the family to Hopkins Landing on the Sunshine Coast where he operated Jamieson Automotive in Gibsons. Al was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Gibsons Lions Club and had volunteered as a firefighter and cub leader in West Vancouver. Allan is predeceased by his wife Rosemary and his daughter Mary-Ellen (Marnie).
Allan will be missed by his sons, William, Douglas and Andrew, his sisters Joyce Smethurst (Hopkins Landing) and Muriel Bathurst (Gibsons) as well as his grand daughters and his companion and sweet heart Margaret Smith (Gibsons).
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (greatest need).
A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Camp Sunrise, Hopkins Landing between 11:00AM and 2:00PM January 16th, 2010
A Life Well Lived.

Wachtman, Edward Friday, 02 Nov 2007

Bowen Island Undercurrent Bowen Island

On Friday evening, Nov. 2, a frequent Bowen Island visitor, friend and surrogate dad to a number of Bowen Islanders passed away peacefully in Ashville, N.C. Ed Sr., as he was affectionately known, was a delightful storyteller and a welcomed guest at many an island table. Some will recall him as Major Wachtman, who over the past five years had become a familiar presence at our Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Ed Sr. was a wonderful role model for getting old. His body slowly wore out, and he was often in more pain than he would openly admit, but he never lost his sense of humour, his delight and interest in the people around him, and his infectious love of life. Even in the dimming eyes of an old man, there always remained a faint twinkle of youth, a hint of laughter and an undeniable sense that all was good.
He will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered.