Obituaries

Elizabeth (Betty) Lowe Neill (née Boag) Dec. 4, 1933 - Feb. 17, 2022 Elizabeth Lowe Neill (née Boag) known as Betty, born in Dundee, Scotland, passed away peacefully in the presence of family in Nanaimo, B.C. at the Regional Hospital at the age of 88 due to breast...

Dr. Barrie Humphrey Born in Vancouver 1940; died, Nanaimo Dec. 23, 2020  Best known locally as a stalwart of the Gabriola Museum and Historical Society (board member 1994-2004 and frequent contributor to the Shale). Barrie was characteristically modest about his...

Michael F. Garrett Michael F. Garrett, 68, passed away on February 4, 2022, leaving his loved ones devastated. He received the shocking diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2020, celebrated remission months later, and then received crushing news this past summer that...

In loving memory of Jean Frost Sept. 19, 1933 - Dec 19 2021 Jean is survived by her Husband Eric, daughter Carolyn and husband Kelvin, grandchildren Alison and husband Eric, James, Adam and Katie. Jean was born in London, was bombed out in WWII and moved to Somerset...

Samuel Bingham McGee Feb. 28, 1936 - Dec. 31, 2021 Sam was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. After doing his British Army Service, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he served 20 years. Sam and wife Inge came to Gabriola 40 years ago. Sam spent 10 years...

Peter Eric Bertram Foster Jan. 25, 1945 - Dec. 22, 2021 Peter Eric Bertram Foster, 76, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021, in Nanaimo, BC. Pete was born on January 25th, 1945 to Alma and George Foster in Prince George, BC. He spent most of his youth in...

Isabel Christina Colbourne With heavy hearts we are sharing the passing of Christina Colbourne, who passed away on December 19, 2021 at the age of 50 years. Christina was truly full of light, grace and courage. Her smile will forever be an inspiration to the those who...

In Loving Memory of Sandra Gurney Nov. 29, 1942 – Sept. 26, 2020 More than a year has passed since Sandra lost her long struggle with COPD. Sandra was born in Moncton, N.B. on Nov. 29, 1942. From Moncton Sandra spent time in Toronto, Prince George and Vancouver before...

Robbie Nichols 1939 - 2021 With great sadness we are announcing the recent passing of Robbie Nichols. She was predeceased by her husband Bert in 2009, and is survived by her family in the UK ( Steve and Deborah). She also leaves behind a number of good friends, both...

Elin (Nan) Rhiannon Dorthy Brown Aug. 18, 1934 - Nov. 29, 2021 Passed away peacefully in Victoria at 87 years of age. Born in North Wales, Elin emigrated to Vancouver in 1955 and after working many years in the newspaper business, she then moved to Gabriola Island,...

Herman Anton Nygaard June 21, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2021 Herman passed away suddenly at his home on Gabriola November 10. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, of 51 years, son Allan (Paula), daughter Tracey (Eric), granddaughter Chelsea (Jesse), great-granddaughter Aubrey,...

Barraclough, Christina Natasha (Tina) Barraclough, Christina Natasha (Tina) passed away on Gabriola Island on November 9, 2021 at the age of 45. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Predeceased by her beloved mother, Ethel Robson; father, Erwin...

Bill Beedie Aug. 22, 1950 - Nov. 20, 2021 How do you say goodbye to a Prince? My husband, Bill Beedie, lost his fight with cancer on Saturday morning November 20th, 2021. Bill passed at home surrounded by his three daughters, grandkids and their partners. Bill was the...

David Charles Brown July 16, 1949 - Oct. 8, 2021 David Charles Brown of Gabriola B.C. passed away on October 8th with his family by his side. David was born to Hilda Brown and Leslie Brown in Edmonton, Alberta and was the youngest of 3 children. David was a highly...

Patricia Agnes (June) Delesalle (McAlear) June 22, 1931 - Nov. 9, 2021 June passed away, peacefully in her 91st year, at home with her daughter, Michele, by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Philip, her parents, and five of her six siblings. She is...

Brydges, Lynn Edward (Ted) Sept. 11, 1943 to Oct. 13, 2021 Ted Brydges passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on October 13, 2021 at the age of 78.  Ted is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra, their 3 children Chris (Jennifer), Dan (Rachael),...

Thomas James Keane “Tom” Tom died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 6, 2021 in Nanaimo, BC – he was 73. He was born on March 8, 1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin; the son of Keith and Betty Keane. Tom attended Appleton High School and graduated in 1966. He then attended...

Mark Halliwell July 30, 1958 - October 1, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and joy, that Mark sailed away into the clouds last Friday. He is finally free from ALS after 6 1/2 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife Brenda, son Nicholas (Amanda) daughter Kristy (Adam...

Andrea Eva Viola Georgiev We are sad to announce the death of Andrea Eva Viola Georgiev on August 19. Andrea is survived by her husband, Georgi Georgiev, their daughter, Geneen Georgiev, and their son, Stefan Georgiev-Tosheff. Andrea was born in Hamm, Germany, the...

Dirk Boysen 1940-2020 Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Dirk Boysen on December 9, 2020 at his home on Gabriola Island, BC due to heart failure. He is survived by his wife Eveline, brother Klaus, his first wife Alison, children Mark and Brigit,...

Patricia Mary Murray Patricia Mary Murray (married name Maika) was born on February 19, 1929 in Bournemouth, England. She died peacefully on May 20, 2021 in Kamloops, B.C. She is survived by her children—Paul (Heather), Patrick, Timothy (Leigh Ann), Christopher,...

Tammy Elliston (Slade) Oct 23, 1968 – Aug 18, 2021 Tammy passed away suddenly at home on Gabriola Island on August 18, 2021 at the age of 52 years. Tammy was born in Comox, raised on Hornby Island and spent most of her life in the Comox Valley. She is predeceased by...

IN LOVING MEMORY of Amanda Black February 13, 1998 - February 08, 2021 Amanda Black was taken from her family and friends tragically on February 8th 2021, at the age of 22. Amanda was a victim of domestic violence. Her loss leaves a massive void in her loved ones...

Donald William Powell 1936-2021 Powell, Donald William passed away suddenly at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on June 17, 2021. Don was born in Edmonton, AB in 1936. He moved to Victoria as a young man working in the shipyards. Don then began a 60 plus year career...

Dorothy “Brenda” Ducharme June 23, 1932 - Aug. 6, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brenda. Born to Tom and Elsie Taylor of Malvern County, United Kingdom. Loving wife of 63 years to Bob. Caring mother to Debbie, Christine, and Tim (LJ). Grammy...