All Obituaries

Mary-Lou O’Donnell -  August 24th 1950  =  April 27th 2022 Mary-Lou began every day with zest and appreciation for what it might bring.  Her life was rich with family and friends and her husband Randy felt blessed to work and travel through life, with her by his side.  Generous, loving and adventurous, Mary-Lou embraced the unknowns of starting new photography businesses in both Vancouver and Nanaimo and...

Ovan Charles (“Charles”) Wilson passed away peacefully at home on Gabriola Island on April 14, 2022, at the age of 73.  He fought an extremely courageous battle with cancer, and died surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.  He was the son of Ivan and Olive Wilson, hence the never-used first name Ovan. Charles was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, the youngest of seven children.  Charles’ family moved to London, England in stages when Charles was a...

Paul Alexander Dorman passed away on April 11, 2022 on a beautiful sunny day. Paul was jovial, a genius with big personality. He was a man who tried and did everything from flying a 747, deep sea diving while chasing a octopus who had stolen his wrench, love and work on many different ships including BC ferry, volunteer firefighter, work as a security guard and private eye, volunteer at his kids school when they were young, participated in outdoors activities, long haul truck driver an...

Aaron "Link" Denofreo It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aaron "Link" Denofreo. Aaron passed unexpectedly on April 5, 2022, at the age of 31. Aaron leaves behind a daughter, Daisy, and is predeceased by his beloved mother Tamara and grandfather Joe. Aaron spent his childhood in Greater Vancouver and his teen and young adult years in the Cowichan Valley. He is survived by parents Tracey, David and Karla, brothers Raistlin, Eddy and Cameron,...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of John (Jack) Bromilow Duns, 95, from Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 4th, 2022. Jack was a beloved and dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend. His wisdom and guidance were the foundation of his family, and he flourished in his career with pride and integrity in order to provide for those he dearly loved. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jocelyn (Peter), Lorraine (Terry),...

Pete Rees December.26.1924 – March.23.2022 R.I.P. Edmond Cleaton Rees born in England Sailor, aviator, rancher, firefighter, storyteller.     Passed away at home on Thetis Island in his comfy chair with his dog Rusty on his lap.     Anyone that knew Pete has heard him tell wonderfully colourful, funny stories. He was able to come up with a tale from his life experiences at any time of the day. He was a merchant marine as a younger man, travelling...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Margaree Jean (Crothers) Porteous of Nanaimo, BC. Our beloved Margaree (mumma to her daughters and Margie to her sisters and friends) passed away peacefully, comforted by family at Nanaimo General Hospital on March 15th, 2022, at the age of 70, due to complications of a recent stroke. Margaree was born in Victoria BC, on September 21st, 1951 to Jean and Charles (Chuck) Crothers.  Being Navy Brats, Margie and her big sisters had the...

Martin Whiteley was a force to be reckoned with.  He was the first born of 4 siblings to Tom and Edna Whiteley in Blackpool, England.  Throughout the whole of his life, the force he emitted was one of positivity, a zest for learning and exploring, and connecting with good people. If you had the privilege to meet Martin, you were probably listening to a good story, or drinking a liquid libation of some sort. You might have heard him singing one of the many edited versions of a...

Judith Ann Connors May 31st, 1935 - February 23, 2022 Judith Ann Connors (nee Ireland) departed her loving family on February 23rd, 2022, thirty-two days after the death of her devoted husband Don. She is survived by Mike (Deborah) Connors of Nanaimo, BC, Kathleen Connors of New York, NY, Colin (Julie) Connors of Marquette, MI, and five grandchildren Jessica, Jordan, Michaela, Jack, and Elaina. Judy was known for her ability to dress with flair, her spark & spontaneity, her love of...

John Cheramy, May 13, 1933 to February 22, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Cheramy. John was born in New Westminster and grew up in Maillardville, BC.  He developed an entrepreneurial spirit early in life when he would bring newspapers to the ships at dock along the Fraser River, while doing his paper route.  He would chat to sailors who would bring him coins from distant lands.  Thus began his joy of coin collecting.  He excelled in...