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HANNAH-MATIN, AARON SAMUEL Thursday, 26 Aug 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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Aaron passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2010 in Ontario at the age of 27. Aaron is survived by his beloved Krista and Corbin; mother Anne Hannah; father Eddie Matin (Lesley); sister Emily; grandmothers Ursula and Bea; Aunts Lois (Leo), Cindy, Trish (John) and uncle Jim (Robin); cousins Alex, Iggy, Haydn and Zoe. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, including firefighters, paramedics and Thrifty\'s friends in his communities of Salt Spring Island, Victoria and Ontario. Aaron was a vibrant, brilliant, caring, loyal and beautiful young man with a big heart. Whatever he was involved in, he gave it his all, at least 110%. Aaron had a daring sense of adventure and a marvelous sense of humour. Surprising aspects of his personality were always emerging to amaze us. A celebration of life in memory of Aaron will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26th., from 2 – 4 p.m. at Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria. Please feel free to share memories, stories and photos or email them to gpike@telus.net.
VODDEN, ANNE Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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(née Swaykowski)
DEC 13, 1919 -
AUG 25, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Salt Spring Island resident Anne Vodden. Anne was predeceased by her parents, brothers Peter, Wally and Joe, sister Rose and first husband Mike Sober. Anne is survived by her husband Nels, brothers Vic (Elaine) and Alec, children Marcy (Dave), Wayne (Greg) and Brian (Brenda). Also survived by grandchildren Darcy (Curtis), Lindsay (Isidro), Robyn (Damian), Justine (Yasu), Rebecca and great grand-daughters Eden and Eiko. Anne was an avid golfer and bowler as well as an active member of the Ganges United Church. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Greenwoods Elder Care Home for the compassionate care over the past 3 years.
There will not be a service by request. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Alzheimer Society of BC or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
LEE, MICKEY Saturday, 21 Aug 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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9 Sept, 1949 - 21 Aug, 2010
Mickey passed away in the early hours of August 21, 2010 from liver cancer. She is survived by Jackie, her partner of 23 years, and her chosen family of friends. She lived the time following her diagnosis with a grace and courage that was inspirational to those around her.

Despite the violence and other challenges of her childhood, Mickey grew to become a warm and loving adult with a great sense of humour, a deep spirituality and a strong commitment to her friendships.

Mickey was born in Souris, Manitoba and attended the University of Regina, graduating in 1972 with an Education degree. She taught high school in Regina and worked as a manager for BC Housing in Vancouver before attending the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1987. She practiced as a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver and on Salt Spring Island until 2006 - work that she loved and for which she had an amazing gift. She retired to Victoria in 2006.

At her request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to the Victoria Hospice Foundation.
MARTENS, BENJAMIN (BEN) Thursday, 19 Aug 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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Benjamin (Ben)
OCT 18, 1934 -
AUG 19, 2010

Passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital with family and friends around him. He leaves behind, wife Carole, sons: Steve (Carol), Graham (Louisa); daughters: Chantel (Aaron), Angela (Brien); grandchildren: Carli, Jake, Skyler, Elizabeth and Christina, great-granddaughter Ryli-Marie and sister Erna. Also included: extended family & numerous dear friends.

Ben made his home on Salt Spring Island in 1979 with his bride Carole and blended family.

Please join us in a celebration of his life at Community Gospel Chapel, Vesuvius Bay Rd. on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2pm

The family would like to thank Dr. J. F. White and Dr. R. Crossland and all the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Palliative Care.
ODLUM, ETHEL Tuesday, 10 Aug 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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(nee Scarfe)
January 26, 1910 - August 10, 2010.
Effie passed away peacefully at Greenwoods with her family by her side.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Charles; and is survived her daughter Trudy, three grandsons: Woody, Scott and Razz; 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren and by one brother Larry Scarfe of Saskatoon, as well as many nephews and nieces.
Effie will be remembered for her involvement with \"Relay for Life\" until she was 100. She was an avid bridge player and a member of the IODE and Legion.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made to the SPCA or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Thank you to the staff at Greenwoods, Home Support and the Home Care attendants. A special thank you to Shirley & Janet for all their help.
MEIKLE, JANICE Sunday, 08 Aug 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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MEIKLE, JANICE
(\"JAN\") LYNNE
JANUARY 11, 1949 -
AUGUST 8, 2010

It is with the deepest sorrow and sadness that the family of Jan Meikle, our sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and aunt, announces her sudden passing on August 8th, 2010, at the age of 61 at her home in North Vancouver. Jan grew up in Nanaimo, BC, graduating from Nanaimo Senior Secondary School in 1966. Later, in 1990, Jan went to Capilano College, taking the two year paralegal program, graduating With Honours, achieving Dean\'s List in each of the 4 semesters, while also being honoured as the Class Valedictorian. Jan is survived by her mother, Muriel, her brother, Kevin and his wife June, her children, Ja Lynn (and her husband Tim), Angela and Bruce, her grandchildren, Payton Muriel and Kianna Marie, her niece Alana and her Aunt Dolly. Particular thanks goes to Dr. John Corey, of Caulfield Village Medical Clinic, and the staff at Lions Gate General Hospital for their compassionate care during Jan\'s recent illnesses. Also, to Randall Godden and Mae\'s Graces (a group of Nanaimo \"girls\" who have been her friends for over fifty years ) for their unwavering friendship and support for Jan during difficult stretches in Jan\'s life. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to celebrate her life, which will be held Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 2pm at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. A reception will follow immediately. A further service will be held Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 2pm at Brechin United Church in the Fellowship Hall at 1998 Estevan Road, Nanaimo BC. Additional information can be obtained by emailing Kevin Meikle at kevin.meikle@ca.
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PARKER, JAMES GEORGE Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
James succumbed to cancer on July 21, 2010 in Duncan, BC. Born in Minster, Kent, England on June 19, 1942, James came to Canada in 1977. He owned and operated the Seaside Kitchen Restaurant in Vesuvius Bay for over 23 years. James leaves behind to mourn, his wife Sue; three daughters Stephanie, Madi and Donna; sister Jean Starke (Peter) on Salt Spring Island and his good friend Janet Ross.
A celebration of James\' life will be held at St. Peter\'s Anglican Church, 5800 Church Road in Duncan on Saturday,
August 7, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
Sands of Duncan

BOLTON, DAVID MCNIELL Saturday, 10 Jul 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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Loved and respected by those who met and worked with him, David passed away at the Vancouver General Hospital on July 10. David was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 7, 1928 where he lived with his parents, Alexander and Roberta Bolton and his two brothers, John and Sandy where the three boys attended Heriot’s School. At the age of 20 David graduated from Edinburgh University with a BSc in Forestry. From his early boyhood David was fascinated with the information he had collected and the books he had read about Canada and although his heart was always in Scotland he resolved to emigrate. He was offered a position with a Canadian Company called Price Brothers in the province of Quebec. He had no idea that French was a required language. Being a doughty Scot he obtained recordings and immersed himself in the language and learned to speak with a particularly good accent. After five years as a forest engineer new life challenges beckoned. He had long had an abiding interest in medicine and applied for, and was accepted into, Premed and then Medical School at Laval University where he graduated with honours. Not long after graduation he was exposed to the beauties and temperate climate of British Columbia and moved with his family (his wife, nee Suzanne Langlois) and his two children, Brian and Carol, to Vancouver where Michelle was born. David enjoyed six very busy years in General Practice before taking a break to travel with his family. His career change took him to Philadelphia and employment by Merck & Co. where he had editorial responsibilities in the publication of the Merck Manual. Once again his comfort level was in Canada and he returned to Vancouver where he became Executive Secretary to the British Columbia Medical Association. The BC Ministry of Health invited him to take a position in Victoria as Senior Medical Advisor to the Ministry. He went on to become Chair of the Medical Services Commission. He was frequently asked to take on other medical responsibilities and in 1990 prepared a response to the Royal Commission of Health Care and Costs for the BCMA. He also served as Director of Corporate Affairs with the BC Bio-Medical Laboratory. In 1994 in respect of his dedication and capabilities he was elevated to Senior Membership in the Canadian Medical Association and in 2000 was awarded the most prestigious honour of the BCMA, the Silver Medal of Service. Since living on Salt Spring Island with his wife, Phyllis (nee Wakelyn), David has taken part in many community activities, most notably the Greenwoods Eldercare Society and the Greenwoods Foundation. David has been described as being kind, sensitive, passionate, a sage advisor and a fine “scrapper,” but was always respectful to and of others. David has been predeceased by his brother John and is survived by his brother Sandy (Joyce) Bolton in Edinburgh. He will be forever loved and missed by Phyllis, married in 1980, his children Brian (Julie) Bolton, Carol (Wayne) Olafson, Michelle (Craig) Bentley and grandchildren Nathan, Ryan, Jori, Kyle, Cara, Jesse and Darius. His passing will be mourned by many other relatives and friends as well as his step-children Robert (Linda) Whittome, John (Catherine) Whittome, Jimmy and Janet Whittome and grandchildren Robert, Graeme, Melanie, Kathleen, Emily and Sophie.

A service for David will be held at 2pm on July 24 at All Saints Anglican Church in Ganges on Salt Spring Island and all are invited to a Scots celebration of David’s life at 121 Teal Place following the service. Very much appreciated by him would be donations to the Greenwoods Foundation c/o The Greenwoods Eldercare Society, 133 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z9.
DAVIS, LANCE TREVOR Thursday, 08 Jul 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
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August 20, 1973
- July 8, 2010
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Lance Trevor Davis on July 8, 2010 after a long and courageous battle against brain cancer. Born and raised on Salt Spring, Lance set out to see the world after graduation. He became an accomplished pilot, sailor, diver, ski instructor and charter boat captain. He made many cherished friends along the way.
Survived by his mother and father Ed and Jean Davis, brother Chad Williams, many cousins and extended family. We will all miss his quirky sense of humour and smiling, upbeat nature. He inspired us with his steadfast determination and amazing grace even in the face of insurmountable odds.
No service by request. Instead, Lance asked that those who would grieve his passing think of him when the surf’s up or when there is fresh snow on the Sierra Nevadas. His spirit is forever there.
STONE, HAROLD K.E. Tuesday, 06 Jul 2010
Gulf Islands Driftwood Salt Spring Island, B.C.
January 21, 1923 - July 06, 2010
Hal was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He returned with his British bride to Toronto after WWII where he raised his family and pursued his passion of teaching. He retired to Salt Spring Island, BC in 1980. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan F. Stone and his brother, Jack Stone of Brampton, Ontario. Well known as a unique combination of artist, activist, philanthropist, golfer, landscaper and friend, he is survived and sorely missed by his son, Calvin (Charlene) & granddaughters, Meghan and Jessica of Lake Simcoe, Ontario; his daughter, Shelley Stone of Leader, Saskatchewan & grandsons, Shane (Miriam) and Blake (Tawnya) and great-grandchildren, Hailey Stone and Aven Mitchell of Medicine Hat, AB. As well, he is missed by his wonderful Island family too numerous to be named. At his request, there will be no funeral, however, the family will get together with some Island friends and plan a memorial service to be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, Hal has requested donations to be made to Lady Minto Hospital in Ganges.
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