All Obituaries

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden loss of James Binfield Pawley, who collapsed playing tennis on Thursday March 7th and died almost immediately.   Jim was born January 15th 1944 in Gerrard’s Cross, England. He immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1946, first to Cloverdale, BC, where they joined his aunt Winifred and cousin Brenda on their chicken farm, and then to Vancouver. He spent summers on Gambier Island with the family of Jack and Joan Warn. In the...

Victor Delbert Warren was born Dec. 3, 1937 in Hamilton, Ontario and passed peacefully, Feb. 22, 2019 in Sechelt, BC at 81 years. Vic was the eldest of five children to Douglas and Olive Warren.Growing up in the Edmonton area Vic had a strong interest in anything mechanical. As a jack of all trades he became an accomplished welder, mechanic, house builder, worked on fishing boats, in logging, and pipelines. He spent most of his later years driving and repairing heavy equipment. He could do...

It is with heavy hearts the family of Gordon Lance Johnston, announce that angels came to take Lance home to the lord at the age of 57. Lance leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 29 years Terry Lynne Johnston, son Lowen ( Erica ) Johnston, son Landin Johnston, son Teigan Johnston. His parents Richard ( Alice ) Johnston and Judy ( Stephen ) Stockwell, sister Nadine, sister Sheri, brother Todd, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and countless good friends, many he...

Judith (Judy) Donna Fairbairn August 16th, 1957 - January 19th, 2019 “She lived that dash very well.”   Judy passed away peacefully in Sechelt, BC in the loving presence of her husband BJ and sister Janet, after a prolonged illness. She was 61. Born in Winnipeg, Judy grew up surrounded by many friends in the suburb of Transcona, where she went to high school and attended Red River Community College. Her days in Manitoba included many enjoyable family...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Howard Frederick Ball, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Howard was born Feb 13, 1943 in Outlook, SK and died January 18, 2019 of complications following a heart attack. Howard met Jolyne at university and they married in 1965. They were blessed with three daughters Deanna Blacklock (Jonathan), Gina Ball (Jim Saunders), and Janel Ball (Sergio Sandoval). Howard earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Bachelor...

Paul passed away unexpectedly on January 11th, 2019 in Gibsons, BC at the age of 50. Paul was predeceased by his parents Richard and Marjorie Atkinson and survived by his beloved sons Micheal and Alden, his sisters Maryanne Davies (Robert) and Christine Heaney (Michael), and his nephew Seamus Heaney (Chelsea) and niece Aileen Heaney. Paul was a loving father, brother and cherished uncle.  His easy-going nature, kind-hearted soul and smiling face will be deeply missed by all of his...

Doreen Patricia (“Pat”) Catherwood, 83, of Gibsons, BC died January 10, 2019. Pat, the loving wife of Gordon Arthur Bligh Catherwood passed away peacefully at home in Gibsons. Pat is preceded in death by her father Arthur “Jack” and mother Ivy. She is survived by and will be missed by her husband Gordon; sister Jackie Mills of Okanagan Falls; daughter, Janet Martyn (Ed) of Cumberland; and son, Geoff Catherwood (Greta) of Vancouver. She is also survived by five...

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...