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Stephen Clelland Mackinnon

Stephen Clelland Mackinnon

Jul 15, 2017

After a year of many challenges, dad passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children.He was predeceased by his wife Irene, his parents Elizabeth Stanton MacKinnon & Pipe Major Stephen MacKinnon, and brothers Neil and Donald. He is survived by his children, Stewart (Betty Ann), Robert (Tracy), Ian (Roma), Heather (David) Schoeman, and many cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stephen...

Jean Noel Bond

Jean Noel Bond

Jul 14, 2017

John passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 14, 2017 at Broadmead Lodge. He is survived by his children Susan and Stephen, his brother Arthur, and many extended family and friends. Predeceased by loving wife Sheila (2002) and brother Robert. Born in Montreal on Christmas, John was an avid hockey player. He joined the Canadian Navy in 1951...

Sally Anne Walker

Sally Anne Walker

Jul 14, 2017

Sally Walker, a one of a kind woman, avid recumbent bicyclist and intense lover of dogs, died unexpectedly in her cherished Metchosin home. She leaves behind her wife of 33 years, Martha Haylor, stepson Jamie Mason, and sisters Debra, Nancy and Susan Walker. Also missing her are beloved dogs Angus and Molly; and even the cats, Emmett and Bryan,...

Walter Niemy

Walter Niemy

Jul 14, 2017

Walter Niemy, CD, Brigadier-General, RCAF (Retired), passed away peacefully in Sidney BC on Friday, 14 June, 2017 in his 85th year, while surrounded by his family. Walt was born in Montreal, attended schools there and in St. Catherine's, Ontario, entered and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada Class of 1956 with Pilot Wings, and completed his Bachelor...

William Edwin Arnold

William Edwin Arnold

Jul 12, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Edwin Arnold. Bill passed away July 12, 2017, at the age of 82, surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. Bill is predeceased by his sister, Doris Wold, and nephew, Toni Wold. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Dianna Arnold, sons Ian Harrison...

Gordon Neville Hobson

Gordon Neville Hobson

Jul 11, 2017

Our legendary father made his final "flight" aged 96 on Tuesday, July 11th in Victoria B.C. He made us laugh and drove us mad in equal measure, and lived Life Writ Large and energetically. We shall miss his flashes of spontaneity and exuberance, his courage and wisdom, his irreverence and sense of the ridiculous, and his indomitable spirit. One...

Randolph Charles 'Randy' Gilbert

Randolph Charles 'Randy' Gilbert

Jul 9, 2017

Randy Gilbert was born on October 3, 1976 in Sarnia, Ontario. He passed away suddenly on July 9, 2017. Randy is survived by his life partner Christina Jourdain , his son Jayden Gilbert, his daughter Taysha Hackwell, his mother Kathleen Gilbert (Wicks), father Larry Gilbert, his two brothers David James Gilbert of Victoria and Michael Patrick Gilbert of Toronto....

Patricia Mae Somerville

Patricia Mae Somerville

Jul 9, 2017

to be posted soon

Mark Edward Ponsford

Mark Edward Ponsford

Jun 30, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Edward Ponsford announces his sudden passing on June 30, 2017 at the age of 58. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his parents Clem (Edward) and Josefa (Jo) Ponsford, his brother Rick (Bernadette) Ponsford, and his sister Kim (Brian) Ewald. Mark worked for 18 years at the University of...

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