All Obituaries

Robert “Scott” Dowdall. 68 years, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2020 in Nanaimo, B.C. He was born Sept. 12, 1951 in Perth, Ontario and came to B.C. at the age of 10. He is survived by his wife, Mona, sons Matthew (Jodi), Jeff and granddaughter Emily and beloved brother of Linda (John Timmerman), Sharon (Barry Boynton) and Wendy (Ted Meynert) and many nieces and nephews. Scott was predeceased by his father William Robert John Dowdall (1962) and his mother Margaret Ruby McIvor...

Tragically passing away on the morning of August 29th, 2020, Katie will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt. She is survived by her adoring husband Trevor and her amazing children Grace and Harrison. She also leaves behind her parents Dean and Henrietta, sisters Mandy (Richard), Laura (Michael), nephews (Justin and Brenden), Oma, and Grandmother. Katie lived and breathed for her family. Her children meant the world to her and she did...

With sorrow, we announce the passing of Donald Trevor Brown at the age of 85. His final days were spent peacefully at his home in Ladysmith, BC where he could look out over the garden and trees in the companionship of his Golden Retriever, 'Lexy'.  Beloved wife of Lynda, father of Donna Steinmiller (Eric), Lynette Hoar (Frank), Serena Milet (Allan), admired stepfather of Kevin Bork (Christie). Grandfather of Christopher, Julia, Miranda, and Sharyl, Gregory and Patrick, Kendal,...

Written by Sheryll Mullan (younger sister) Tazz (John Lee) Whyte Born May 02, 1965 Deceased August 02, 2020 John left this world peacefully at the age of 55 years in Nanaimo, B.C. John was born in Toronto, Ontario he was the second child and only son born to Valerie Titus (Allinson). John lived with his family in Toronto, and in the surrounding area during his early childhood.  When his mother became tiresome of the city life, she packed up all three of her children and headed for...

Tofts, Frederick Arthur – December 6th, 1936 – July 31st, 2020   With great sadness and love, Frederick Arthur Tofts, has gone home to heaven, to paint masterpieces in the sky. At the age of 83, and after a short, pain free decline, he closed his eyes for the last time on July 31st, 2020 with his loving wife, Valerie,  of 59 years and his three daughters, Lorraine, Beverley and Claire by his side, listening to favourite old songs that his family in...

Sidney Gordon Fredericksen March 17, 1943 – July 28, 2020 Sid loved life. Thoughts that come to mind: music, studying his Bible, debating issues, quiet time at home, getting together with a few close friends at a time. He loved many people. He remembered friends from way back and was always glad to see or hear of them. Born in Hagensborg, a Norwegian settlement near Bella Coola on the coast of BC, he accompanied his father on the fishing boat in summer as a child. As a young adult...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our brother Roger Dinelle on July 22, 2020 at his home in Duncan, BC. He was only 59 years old. Born March 22, 1961 in Kindersley, Sask. He lived most of his life in BC. Growing up in Prince George, and then as an adult attending UNBC where he acquired a Masters Degree, specializing in addictions and mental health. On the road to being a Mental Health Clinician, Roger proved he was a man of many talents and lived in several areas of BC, from...

MYERS, Stanley James (Jim) It is with great sadness and a deep sense of los the family of Jim Meyers (also known as “Silver” by many friends) announce his passing n July 18,2020 after a short but fierce battle with cancer a the age of 83. Jim leaves behind his loving wife Beulah of 35 years, his sons Dan (Wanda) and Greg (Lenni), his sister Myrna (Phil), Tim & son Jamie, his grandchildren Nicole, Matthew, Lindsay and Alex, Niece Taylor and his great grandchildren Savannah,...

MOODY, Ray Albert Ray was born in St. Paul’s Hospital, in Vancouver, on July 11, 1933.  He passed away peacefully, on July 16, 2020 in the Palliative Care Unit, in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, from a brain injury, due to a bad fall.  There will not be a service and his ashes will be sprinkled, per Ray’s request. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Elsie Moody, his brothers, Earl Moody and Lloyd Moody, his in-laws, Jova and Anton Crncich, his sister...

Judy went to heaven on July 14, 2020 at the age of 73. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, surrounded by her beautiful garden and the birds that brought her such joy and peace.  Judy will forever be loved and remembered by her husband of 52 years, Gerry and her children, Kathleen and David. Judy will be fondly remembered by her granddaughters, Kya and Hazel, her, daughter-in-law Mandy, brother Bob and sister-in-law Julia. She will also be deeply missed...