All Obituaries

With heavy hearts our family would like to share that on October 23rd, 2019 our amazing dad & husband, Captain Keith L. Smith, lost his battle with cancer. To say he fought this terrible disease bravely with dignity, and stubbornly would be a huge understatement. Keith is survived by his wife Janice, children; Jillian (Jason) and Joey (Stephanie) grandson Kingston. Keith was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1951 to Robert and Josephine Smith. He grew up in Saskatoon with his...

May (Mary Hill Watson) McQuade passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019.  May was born in Glasgow, Scotland on February 25th1929 to Jenny and Alexander Watson.  She was married to her long-time love and best friend Walter McQuade on March 4th, 1952.  May had two brothers, George and Jackie who have pre-ceded her.  Her sister Betty is still alive and kicking. May loved her children, Caroline and Elaine, her grandchildren Robert, Danielle, Kyle, Brendon and Alex and was...

Tom Williams July 29, 1938 - Oct. 9, 2019      Tom passed away suddenly at his home after a long illness. He is survived by Judy, his wife and partner of 47 years, their daughter Vicki (Nathan Taylor), his daughter Tracy McBee (Charles), his grandsons Dean, Riley and David and his great-grandson Otto. He is also survived by his siblings Barb McGruder and Bob Williams and numerous nieces, nephews and friends across the country. He was predeceased by his son Carl, brother...

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Robert (Bob) Alvin Galloway, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Bob was born in Nanaimo on March 8, 1931. He lived most of his life in Chemainus (Saltair) with his wife of 56 years, Mary where they raised their 3 children, Debra, Brian and Kevin. Shortly after high school, Bob began work as an electrician, first at the MacMillan Bloedel Mill in Chemainus, working there for just over 30 years, then off to Tahsis for 5 years after the...

Jameson, Esther Passed away peacefully on Friday Oct 4 at the Chemainus H.C.C. at the age of 96. Loving mother of Larry and Perry (Linda).  Proud Gramma to Eric, Matt, Chris, Scott and Dave and 6 great grandchildren who she dearly loved.  Wife of the late Vic Jameson.  She will be dearly missed by her dear friends Fern and Doug Bell and by Maggie Jameson. Esther was an avid bridge player but never missed the chance to join in any card game.  Most of all she will...

Frank was born in Leeds, England. He was conscripted into the Royal Airforce and encouraged to becomes a career officer but declined. Career guidance led him into insurance. He left Britain in 1960 with his first wife Winnifred and twin sons. Frank eventually secured a position with ICBC in 1978. He worked his way up to become a major claims adjustor and gave training seminars. Frank appreciated an unusual and challenging claim. In June of 1977 Frank married Ruth Schaffranek. At the age of...

Allan Ronald Toole, July 31st, 1951 – Sept 26, 2019. With saddened hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Al Toole. He is survived by his loving partner of 18 years Jan Stone (Jaime, Ryan); children, Dan (Kirsten), Nathan (Stephanie), and Sarah.  Adored by his grandchildren Ashton, Ethan, Grayson, Sophia, and Gabriel; siblings, Graham (Marilynne), Caroline, Lorraine (Norm), Cheryl (Randy), and many nieces, nephews, and life long friends. Allan grew up in...

Eleanor Constance Blakeborough, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26 at her home at Oak Tree Manor in Nanaimo, surrounded by family and friends. Eleanor was born on October 10, 1942 in Fort Vermilion, Alberta, to Hilda and Jack Nisbet. She moved to Nanaimo in 1977, where she became an active volunteer, and eventually a lifetime member, of the Nanaimo Theatre Group. In 1984, she joined NTG in representing Canada at the International Drama Festival, held in...

Albert Victor Hadley March 11, 1944 - September 25, 2019 It is with sadness that the family of Albert (Bert) Victor Hadley announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 75 after a brief battle with Cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Douglas and Olga Hadley. He is survived by his loving wife Linda and by his children Blaine, Heather and Kimberley; his grandchildren Hayley and James; by his brothers Richard (Marlene), Reginald (Lil), Harold...

William Albert Ridler, lovingly known as “Al”  “Uncle Al” or “The Electric Landlord,” was one of a kind. He was an immensely warmhearted and charismatic individual, and would give you the shirt off his back whether you needed it or not. He was a curious, intelligent, creative, playful and joyful soul. He was complex and wonderful, and he will be missed. Al was born on Valentine’s Day 1937 to Velda Victoria (Finch) Ridler and Frederick Lawrence...