All Obituaries

Heather (Penny) Dawn Adcock (nee Penrose) of Sechelt passed away in Sechelt at the age of 88 on Monday, November 04, 2019. Heather was the youngest child of William Charles Penrose and Kathleen Marguerite Penrose (nee Hitchens). Heather was pre-deceased by her parents, by her husband Antony Herbert Martin Adcock, by her grandson Damon Peter Martin Cragg and by her brothers Ronald Penrose and Desmond Penrose. Heather was born September 8, 1931 in Liskeard, Cornwall, UK. She attended St...

Helen Palmer died peacefully at home in Madeira Park on October 27, 2019. She was born at home in Vancouver and so was able to fulfill her lifelong wish to stay home til the end. At 88, she was well ready to join her beloved Ross and all the dogs she loved and lost over the years.  Helen was a "party animal" to the end, and would break into her favorite song "Wasn't that a party" by the Irish Rovers at every chance. She is survived by brother and sister in law...

June 20, 1928 - October 26, 2019 Kaye was born to Helen and Peter Derksen in Hepburn, Saskatchewan. She is predeceased by her parents and brother Alan. She leaves behind her husband Robert (Bob) of 64 years who loved her dearly and made an effort to help her through her battle with Alzheimer's. She also leaves four nephews and three nieces and many great-nieces and nephews. Kate had been in Sechelt Hospital for 2 ½ weeks when she passed away after contracting pneumonia. Bob...

Our Dad, Ian McCartney, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at 86 years young. He was extremely healthy and independent right to the end. Dad and Mom lived in Gibsons for the last 27 years after living in Squamish for 25 years and prior to that Seattle. He did not need any care at all and was in the hospital for only three weeks. He enjoyed an active lifestyle and had a lot of good friends. I got to meet some of them while I was taking care of things in Gibsons. Our Mom, Denise,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mavis Wilson (nee Livingston) on October 22, 2019.  Mavis passed away at St. Mary's Hospital with family by her side.    Mavis was born May 13, 1934 in Vancouver, BC to Veronica and Alex Livingston.  Predeceased by her parents and step father Jack Davies.  Mavis is predeceased by her husband of 41 years Bill Wilson.  Survived by all six of her children John, Teresa (Kirk), David, Louise (Tom),...

Glenn McAndrew, 91, of Gibsons, BC, passed away quietly early Sunday morning, October 20, 2019. His last few hours were spent with his loving daughter, son-in-law and the caring staff at Christenson Village. Glenn is survived by his daughter Patricia Watson (Gerry) of Gibsons and granddaughter Kathryn Lyons of Huntsville, Alabama. Pat will miss his humour and their near-daily talks. Kathryn held a special place in his heart and she will recall their time together, including opening days at...

Monica Cristina Schmidt July 29th 1955~October 17th 2019 Born July 29th 1955 to Joseph and Elena Trnka in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Monica was born to Joseph Trnka and Elena Jansen on July 29, 1955. She is survived by her brother Werner Trnka, sister Renate Trnka, sister Marion Richter, two children Cristian Ellis and Sonia Reed, son in law Mark Reed and daughter in law Jody Carlson. She was Oma to 4 grandchildren; Bronwynn, Anneka, Bevan and Lochlan and a loving partner to Kevin...

Gordon died peacefully at Sechelt Hospital on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1932. He grew up loving hockey and curling. When he met Betty Vibert he also met her six brothers and then had a whole hockey team to practice with. After studying at Lakehead Technical Institute he married Betty in 1954. He took a train to B.C. to work for Emil Anderson Construction building roads. Betty joined him and they started a family. Leslie was born in Squamish, Sue in...