Local Obituaries

'His knowledge of history, science, art, and politics was astonishing, and was combined with an aesthetic sensibility admired by many. His tastes ranged from antique to modern with meticulous attention to design, textiles (especially Persian rugs), furnishings, and art of all mediums. '

'JJ will be remembered as a person of free spirit, will, and optimism who kept spirituality and alternative living as values close to his heart.'

'Your personality was larger than life. This is just a pause in our next big adventure.'

'She will be remembered by all who knew her as gentle, loving, generous, creative, and hardworking. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She leaves us all with many beautiful memories.'

'Donna was a kind and gentle soul, with never a bad word or feeling for anyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.'

'Over the years, Ruth devoted boundless energy to the causes she believed in, including the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and its successor the New Democratic Party (NDP), Amnesty International, the United Church and, animal welfare and environmental causes.'

'She will be fondly remembered by all that met her, and greatly missed by her family.'

'Janet is deeply loved and missed by Rick and her great friend, Michele Guimont of Delta, as well as many friends and former co-workers from her 39 year career with BMO, where she retired in 2011, as Sechelt Branch Manager.'

'Sharon was a beautiful kind hearted woman, devoted to and loved her husband Tony. She loved all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the fullest.'

'When they weren’t travelling to faraway places, Michael enjoyed summers on his Harley Davidson travelling across the USA with his friends. He also loved his annual fishing trips and crabbing in the bay.'