All Obituaries

DR. JOHN BEATTY John Cabeen Beatty III passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of July 2, 2020, at his home on Gabriola Island, British Columbia. He was born in New York City on November 27, 1947. His father was a lawyer and later a member of the Oregon State Legislature and a judge. His mother was a founding research scientist at the Oregon Primate Research Center whose public service included membership on the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council under three consecutive...

Catherine Margrit Perrin    It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Our sister; Catherine Margrit Perrin (Born in Victoria, BC April 11, 1956) died on Tuesday June 23rd at her home in Duncan, BC. She was 64. Her health had been failing for quite some time and this past year especially. She is survived by her devoted partner Deborah Harris, her sisters Laura (and Gordon) Willson, Nicola (and David)...

Don was a loving, giving, kind husband, father and friend.  He loved hiking, biking and ice hockey, not only for the fun of it, but for the many friends he made.  He was also a very deep thinking technical person who was always willing to share his knowledge.   In his later years he enjoyed the love of writing. Don is now joined with his beloved son, mother and father.  - gone too soon.  His love will be forever present in out hearts. In lieu of flowers...

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of William (Bill) Fraser Duncan in Nanaimo, BC, on June 9th, 2020. He is survived by his son Eric Duncan and daughter Amber Hicks; 4 grandchildren, sisters, nieces, and nephews and close friends.  Bill was born in New Westminister, BC in 1950. He moved around BC but, he spent a lot of his youth at The Duncan Cabin at Babine Lake where he gained his love of fishing and outdoors.  He settled for some time in Terrace BC...

Life Well Lived A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place.   It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad With smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years.   A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, A living, lasting memory Our grateful hearts will treasure  It is with a heavy heart & great...

Helen Dennison, (nee Derksen) April 10, 1927 - June 5, 2020. (Age 93)  It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of this wonderful lady. Helen had a difficult early life. In 1930, at age 3, she & her Dutch parents, escaped communist Russia. After a long and dangerous trip they reached Germany, caught a ship to Canada, a train across the country until finally settling in Abbotsford, B.C.  Her family later owned a butcher shop, general store,...

It is with great sadness to announce on Saturday, May 30, 2020 the passing of Kathryn Iris Leslie. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She was 65 years young. Kathy was born on February 12, 1955, in Regina, Saskatchewan. She had a passion for her dogs, her family and was a great listener.   Kathy is predeceased by her parents Ruby and Carl Carlson, her brother Patrick Doyle and her fur baby Emma.   She is survived by three children Pam (Chris), Duane...

Patricia Margot Ney, nee Brown passed away peacefully on May 29, 2020.  Margot  is survived by her brother Peter Brown, children Sandra (Paul) Marquis, Tanya Ney (Misha Jovanovic), Patrick (Kate) Ney, Danielle (Travis) Lapointe; grandchildren Camille Marquis, Luke (Caitlin) Marquis, Esme Marquis, Josiah Ney, Caleb Ney, Matthew Ney, Sabine Lapointe, Tessa Lapointe, Sophie Lapointe and Matea Jovanovic; and great grandchildren Gavin Marquis and Caleb Marquis. Margot was predeceased by...

Robert (Bob) Keith Jenneson passed away quietly in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on May 5, 2020. He is very much missed by his entire family. His partner in life and parenting, Sylvia, their oldest son Tim (Tracy), daughter Virginia (Evan) and youngest son David (Madison) are all saddened by his passing. His seven grandchildren (Stephen, Chelsea, Micah, Cameron, Shoshana, Bronwen and Kiehl) will miss him greatly. He was always so much fun to have around! Bob had a creative and...

Donald Wayne Mosby, age 68 years, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 27, 2020 surrounded by love, at NRGH Palliative Care Unit. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Rosemary, his daughters Angie (Martin) Bisset of Nanaimo, Katie (Jay) Canham in England, Laura (Ian) Journey in California, and his seven grandchildren, Gavin and Callie Bisset, Keturah, Eliza and Amelia Canham, and Lennon and Rory Journey. They were all his greatest pride and...