Obituaries and Tributes
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Stewart, John Wray Black
January 16, 1936 - August 20, 2026
John Wray Black Stewart passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2026, after a long illness, in Ganges, on Salt Spring Island. John left Ireland to come to Canada in 1964, and…
Van Tamelen, John Peter
November 19, 1936 - August 5, 2026
John Peter van Tamelen,89, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, where he had lived aboard his boat, Moya, with his partner, Sara…
Boxwell, Joan
February 23, 1966 - July 19, 2026
Obituary for Joan Christine Boxwell February 23, 1966 – July 19, 2026 Joan Christine Boxwell passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came…
Howard, Stan
April 20, 1947 - July 17, 2026
The family and friends of Stan Howard are deeply affected by his unexpected but peaceful passing on July 17, 2026. Stan was the loving husband of Valerie Mati Messager, beloved…
Calkins, Betty Janet
May 17, 1942 - July 11, 2026
A great many people are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of longtime Salt Spring Island resident Bette Calkins. A dearly loved member of the community, Bette passed…
Olsson, Karen Mary
November 27, 1950 - July 9, 2026
On the evening of July 9th surrounded by family, Karen Mary Olsson, 75, lost her short battle with lung cancer. Karen leaves to mourn her husband of 43 years, John C. Kennedy;…
Gibbon, Yvonne Adoline
March 1, 1944 - June 25, 2026
Yvonne Adoline Gibbon (Badesso) Yvonne Gibbon graduated on June 25, 2026, and we are greatly saddened by her passing but so very grateful that she was able to go peacefully…
Ende, Regina Ottilie
January 17, 1948 - June 22, 2026
Regina was born in Helmstedt, Germany in 1948. She grew up within walking distance to the infamous Helmstedt-Marienborn border crossing, which she came to know well as she…
Bellavance, Donna
April 15, 1941 - June 16, 2026
April 15, 1941 – June 16, 2026 On June 16, 2026, Donna Bellavance, a long-time resident of Salt Spring Island, died peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital after several years…
Tong, Anthony
December 3, 1934 - June 14, 2026
Tony was born in Macau and moved to Ottawa, Ont. in 1955 to attend the University of Ottawa, and joined Air Canada in 1960. In 1959 he and Sandra were married and they had…
