All Obituaries

It is great sadness that the family of Walter Tipple announcement his peaceful passing at home. Walter leaves to mourn his wife Janet (Goodyear), son Danny, daughter Donna-Rae (son in-law Terry Porter) and daughter Claudette (son in-law David Winsor).  Also left to mourn are his grandchildren Stephanie Tipple, Danielle Martin (Trevor), Jennifer Porter, Jacob Porter and Billy Winsor (Kristina).  His great grandchildren Tori, Taylor and Ryan Martin and Sarah Winsor.  His...

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Wayne Buchanan. He is survived by his loving and caring wife (Rosita Buchanan) and his loving son (Bruce Buchanan). All his extended family Barb,Joey, Roxanne,Noel, Ashanti, and Patrick. His brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the local paramedics, RCMP and firefighters for their continuous support. As well as a big thanks to the staff who took care of Wayne at Sechelt Hospital. Wayne has lived in Gibsons all his life...

We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, Gloria June Clarke.  Mom was born in 1926 and raised in Powell River BC, the first of seven born to Jay and Ethel Maslin. Gloria moved to Vancouver, met and married Jack Clarke then relocated to Shalath for several years while Jack worked on the Dam at  Carpenter Lake.  A real outdoor experience. They later moved to Squamish where they raised three children; Peter, Susan and David.  These early years before the road to...

Frances Anne MacDougall, was born alongside her twin sister Kirsten to Gwladys and Arne Lien on May 24th, 1938 in Vancouver, BC. Frances grew up roaming the forests and beaches around Port Mellon with her sister (deceased) and her best friend Maureen who continued to be by her side until her final days. Married to Gordon MacDougall in Gibsons BC on December 23rd, 1961. Gordon joined the angels just a year and one month prior to Francie’s own journey to heaven. Their love was...

It is with great sadness that the death is announced of Barbara Lightfoot in St Mary’s Hospital, Sechelt following a heart attack suffered at home. Barbara was born in Swanage, Dorset, the eldest of six children born to John & Ina Green. She trained as a nurse and subsequently practiced as an OR sister. Barbara and her family emigrated to Canada in 1968, settling in Calgary. Following the end of her first marriage she worked in Saudi Arabia as nurse supervisor. With her second...

John Butler Hopkinson died peacefully on December 4, 2018 in Sechelt, with his beloved wife of 48 years, Judy, and his children at his side. He is survived by his wife Judy, loving children Jeremy (Deb) Andrew (Cecelia) Anne (Tom) Sarah (Mark) Wendy, Rob (Jenn) Michael (Wendy) and Jennifer (Hugh), 17 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and cat Nelly. Born May 16, 1928 in Brighton, England, John was an only child, who began his education at Hurstpierpoint College. He then entered an...

Pre-deceased by husband Bud ( 2006) , our beloved mother has passed peacefully with her children comforting her after a brief illness.  Originally from Saskatchewan, she moved to B.C. At age 21 to become a nurse. After visiting Pender Harbour she decided this was her place and worked as a nurse at the Garden Bay Hospital. After marrying Bud and having 6 children she became a devoted fisherman’s wife and mother.  She loved the arts, including painting, crocheting , music and...

Douglas D. Reid passed unexpectedly on November 15, 2018 at age 75 years.  He was predeceased by his parents Norman and Bernice Reid and his sister Phyllis.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Gillian (Jill) Reid, daughters, Karaleen (Bryan), Gioia, Gwen (Brian) Thornburn and Kelly Reid, granddaughter Sarah and grandson Daniel Thornburn, stepsons Steve (Michelle) Haswell, Shaun Haswell and step-granddaughter  Amanda Haswell, brother Norm (Leah) Reid and sister Lois...

After a courageous battle with cancer, Rose passed away peacefully November 13, with her family by her side. Born in Sheho, Saskatchewan Rose was the youngest of 12 children.  In the 1950s she moved to BC where she married and began her family.  Rose was predeceased by her husband Walter and son Gordon. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Heather (Ian), grandchild Kaitlin, sisters Adelle and Kris and many extended family and friends. Rose valued the friendships she made...

René Aebi went home to be with Jesus on November 10, 2018 in Sechelt, BC at the age of 88.  He was predeceased by his first wife Lee (1993), second wife Pam (2005) and his granddaughter Katharine (2003).  He is survived and missed by his wife Barbara, daughters Janet (Paul) and Renata, son Chris (Samantha), and grandchildren Jason (Jenny), Colleen (Chris), Nathan, Julia, Daniel, Annie and Neve, and great-grandchildren Abygaele, Jack, Lochlin, Joshua and...