Obituaries and Tributes
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McConnell, Ellen
January 15, 1926 - October 1, 2025
Ellen “Joan” McConnell (née Fisher) was born on January 15, 1926 at home in Orange, New South Wales, Australia. The second-youngest child of Nell (née Thompson)…
Box, Douglas
Date of Death: September 29, 2025
Doug, “the Bamboo Man”, passed away on September 29, three weeks after cancer surgery. He was 88 and he and his wife, Merle, had just celebrated 64 years of marriage…
Howell, Barbara Ann
December 28, 1939 - September 26, 2025
Obituary for Barbara Ann Howell 1939-2025 Barbara Ann Howell (née Murphie) died peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island on September 26, 2025, with family…
Chow, Basil
April 21, 1954 - September 20, 2025
With great sadness, we share the loss of our dear colleague and friend, Basil Chow. Basil was known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering presence. He was the owner…
Heskamp, Stephen John
March 19, 1966 - September 16, 2025
It is with overwhelming sorrow that the Heskamp family says good-bye to Stephen John Heskamp, also known as Helicopter Steve. Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle – he was all…
Ritchie, Mark Elliott
June 4, 1959 - September 1, 2025
Mark Elliot Ritchie June 4, 1959 – September 1, 2025 After a short but brutal battle with cancer, Mark died September first at the age of 66. Mark was born in Fredericton…
Wallcraft, Joanne
January 14, 1982 - August 28, 2025
Obituary for Joanne Wallcraft: Jo passed away the morning of August 28, 2025 after a battle with glioblastoma on Salt Spring Island. Jo has studied everything from interior…
Bourke, Michael
February 5, 1951 - August 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share news of the untimely death of Michael Bourke August 23 due to complications following a surgery. He is survived by his daughter Ariella…
Stibbards, Jacalyn Grace
September 21, 1954 - August 16, 2025
Family and friends of Jackie are mourning her untimely passing at her home on Saltspring Island. She was inspiring, dynamic, and vibrant; and had a heart as big as all outdoors…
Andrews, Allan Richard
September 17, 1965 - July 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce on July 24th with his wife Christy, daughter Larissa and two kittens Clover and Peanut by his side Rick lost his second battle with…
