Obituaries

Codi Rochelle Dumont Oct. 5, 1989 -Mar. 22, 2023 Words cannot express how sad and broken-hearted we are to announce the unexpected passing of Codi. She was a young free spirit who loved life and all it had to offer. She lived both in Ontario and Gabriola Island,...

John Thomas Aubrey Switzer Jan. 22, 1948 - June 8, 2023 John Switzer passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023 at his farm on Gabriola surrounded by family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and sister and is survived by his sons and ex-wife. John was born on...

Heather Marilynn Kay Dec. 25, 1945 – Apr. 19, 2023 We are very saddened to announce that Heather Marilynn Kay died on April 19, 2023 after defying the odds of glioblastoma (brain cancer) for over four years. Heather was born on Christmas Day, 1945 in Westmount,...

Valerie Stonehouse June 20, 1940 - Mar. 30, 2023 We are saddened to announce the passing of Valerie Stonehouse. She left us suddenly and unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep at the age of 82. She is survived by her two daughters Shelley (Kevin) and Tanya (Jenn),...

Lawrence Spero Sept. 17, 1942 - Apr. 6, 2023 Lawrence was born in Edgeware (London), England during the Second World War. He used to recall sharing a bedroom with his grandfather and being put under a mattress during the Blitz. He kept a print of Edgeware by the side...

Thomas R. Wilson 1941-2023 It is with great sadness that we share the news of our loss of Tom Wilson, patriarch to the Gabriola clan: wife Diane (of 61 years), son Steven, daughter-in-law Vanessa Craig, granddaughters Madelaine and Lillia Craig-Wilson; as well as...

Stephen John Harvey Dec. 30, 1952 – Feb. 16, 2023 Steve Harvey, fondly known as the “Elder” to his siblings, has sadly passed away from complications following heart surgery. He was surrounded by the immense love of his family. Steve was the oldest child of Norleen...

Robert Gribbon 1947-2023 With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Gribbon (known as Scotty to all his friends and acquaintances). Robert lost his battle with cancer (mesothelioma) and died peacefully in his sleep in the Palliative Care...

Ellen Elizabeth Mills Nov. 2, 1949 - Dec. 18, 2022 Ellen was born in Montreal, daughter to parents Weldon and Kathleen White.  She is survived by her husband, Gary of 42 years, son Anthony and granddaughter, Natalie, sisters, Elaine White (Ken), Stephanie Dodds (Rob),...

Paul Murray Douglas May 29, 1968 – Feb. 16, 2023 Paul passed away in the Nanaimo General Hospital after a battle with Cancer. Survived by his mother Iona, father Dave, brothers Tim and Mark and sister Laura. Born in Kamloops, B.C. and after many stops along the way...

David John Lorette We announce with heavy hearts that Dave passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Hospital on January 18, 2023, at the age of 81. Dave is survived by Keni, his beloved wife of 42 years, his Boston Terriers, Monkey and Austin, and many cherished friends and...

Heather Jean Gray Aug. 11, 1941 - Jan. 6, 2023 Heather Jean Gray (nee Stewart, Gordon) 81, of Gabriola Island, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023, at Nanaimo General Hospital surrounded by her two boys and grandchildren. She was born to parents Bruce and...

Charles Sinclair Dick 1945-2022 Charles made the brave choice to end his life at home with medical assistance rather than live to the end of Alzheimer’s.  On the afternoon of November 9th, he smoked one last cigar and enjoyed a glass of red wine before passing away...

Robert Dennis Lang Oct. 18, 1928 - Nov. 15, 2022 Robert Dennis Lang passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years on Nov. 15, 2022 at NRGH with Myrna, his wife of 27 years, with him throughout his final days and hours. He was born in London, Ontario to William and...

David Hendry On December 12th, David Hendry passed away peacefully at home with family and friends surrounding him, after a short but courageous battle with a very aggressive brain tumor. He was playing hockey and celebrating his wife’s’ birthday at the end of...

Caren Mancell (nee Hall) Dec. 20, 1931 - Dec. 3, 2022 It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caren Mancell, née Hall on December 3, 2022. She is predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend Earl Mancell and her sister who passed just months before...

Peter Roome Phinney Nov. 3, 1939 - Nov. 25, 2022 Peter passed suddenly at NRGH. He was predeceased by his son Paul. He leaves behind Carole, his loving wife of 56 years, and his daughter Christiana and son-in-law Ryan and grandchildren Logan, Hudson, Eva, and Autumn....

Paul West 1947-2022 Sadly, Paul passed away on November 4. He is survived by his wife Casey Christopherson, step daughter Carrie (Joe), grandchildren Ryder and Tosh, sister Sharon, brother George (Mary), and niece Christine. Paul had his home on Gabriola for 30 years,...

Robert (Bob) Wyche 1947-2022 With great sadness we announce the death of Bob (Robert) Wyche aged 76. Bob passed away on October 28 at home on Gabriola with his family by his side. Bob was born in Nottingham, England in 1947. Once finishing school, he became a...

Adrian Thomson (Philip) Adrian Thomson passed away peacefully in his Gabriola home with his children at his side on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at the age of 89. Born in Powell River to John Garfield and Mary Louise, the family moved to Vancouver where he went to Edith...

Bea Holmes It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bea Holmes. Bea and her partner, John Davison, spent 25 beautiful years on Gabriola. Bea had a passion for rescuing dogs, Greyhounds, and John was involved with local choirs. A Graveside Service will be...

Lisa Anne Hart Dec 17, 1968 - Aug 31, 2022 Lisa passed away at NRGH on August 31st, after a brief illness. Originally from North Vancouver she had lived on Gabriola with her Aunt and Uncle for eleven years. Lisa attended NACL day program and enjoyed Special Olympics 5...

Yvonne Lillian Morgan Aug. 29, 1940-Sept. 16, 2022 Yvonne was born in High River, Alberta and lived in many places in Canada. She is mourned by her beloved brother Brian, his wife Janina, their children Jacky and Patrick. Predeceased by brother Bob. Left is her...

Gail Ann Kirkland 1940-2022 Gail passed away at Nanaimo Hospital on Sept. 11, 2022 after suffering a stroke. She is survived by brothers Archie and Mike Wayman, as well as her son Darren and daughters Jacquline and Teresa. Gail operated her hair studio for many years...

June Cooper 1925-2022 June was born in Toronto and moved many times growing up. In Winnipeg, she met and married Dave Cooper. They moved to Seattle in the 1960s and lived there for over 30 years. June and Dave began coming to Gabriola in 1957, renting a cabin from...