All Obituaries

Joseph (Bud) Benjamin Theriault November 16, 1929-July 14, 2021 On July 14, 2021 Joseph (Bud) Theriault passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He will be remembered lovingly by Janet, his wife of 54 years, his daughter, Michelle (Faruq Suleman) and grandchildren Hayden, Laila and Sophie. As well as several nephews and nieces. Born November 16, 1929 in Digby Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Comeau) Theriault. He was predeceased by brother, Frank...

Terence Karl Joseph Bouchard 1976 – 2021   Terry was diagnosed with inoperable Pancreatic Cancer in March of 2021, sadly he died four short months later from this cruel disease.  He came home to Sechelt to be with his family during his final days. Terry is predeceased by his Dad Karl, sister Lennea and his brother Todd. He leaves behind his Mom Shirley and Stepdad Tom, Sister Michelle and brothers-in-law Joel and Cyril. Nephews Rocky, Danny and Blake, and Nieces Taylor,...

Suzanne Eva Stella (de Saint-Georges) Elliott 5 August 1943 – 3 July 2021 (77 years old) born in Laval, Quebec, passed away in Gibsons, British Columbia. Predeceased by brother (older by 2 years): Michel (Mike) de Saint-Georges  The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10) 3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger...

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Douglas Third ( Feb 21, 1928 to June 29, 2021), of Sechelt, BC. Doug spent his youth in Lynn Valley and as a young man became a member of the Merchant Navy, travelling the world as a journeyman in the boiler room aboard merchant ships. This experience led to a long career as a mechanical engineer. He had a great love of theatre and performed regularly in musicals in White Rock and Medicine Hat. Doug devoted his retirement to volunteering...

Anna Marie (Marie) Sturgeon August 25, 1949 – June 27, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Sturgeon of Gibson’s, British Columbia, and it is with great pride that we honour the life she led.  Marie was born in Calgary, Alberta and later moved to Cremona, Alberta where she started her family and actively volunteered with Girl Guides Canada, the United Church, and Cremona School.  She loved pets, friends, sports, and laughs, and later in...

Bernhard (Ben) Dick March 27, 1939 ~ June 25, 2021 (age 82) It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Bernard (Ben) Dick, who was suddenly taken from us on June 25th 2021 in Sechelt at the age of 82. He was a loving and caring stepfather, grandfather (Chini), brother, uncle and nephew, who will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure of having Ben in their lives. Ben was born in Clearbrook on March 27, 1939 to Jacob and Annie Dick, where the family resided throughout most of...

Gwen Hawkins December 14, 1927 - June 22, 2021   With profound sadness, Gwen’s family said a final good bye to a wonderful wife/Mom/Grama/Greatgrandma after an unexpected illness took her quickly and peacefully. Fortunately, family was by her side.   Mabel Gwendolyn Carswell was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and after completing high school at Luther College in Regina, moved to Cranbrook, BC for the clean mountain air. In Cranbrook she met the love of her life,...

Din Ruttelynck September 19, 1959 – June 21, 2021 Her brave and lively spirit will live on in all the people she touched. Nadine Denise Monique Ruttelynck passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021 at her home in Middlepoint. She was surrounded, physically and spiritually, by her immediate family. She is outlived by her spouse, Koen Drugmand; mother, Anna Vlaeymans; sons, Robbe and Ben Drugmand and their wives, Corey Anne and Anita Drugmand; granddaughter, Evelyn Drugmand; sister,...

Dan Wheeler of Hopkins Landing passed away June 20th at the age of 93, with his wife and daughters at his side, after a struggle with vascular dementia.   Dan was born in Leith, Scotland and was the middle child of a very large family.  Although times were tough during his early years he had happy memories, especially cycling weekends with his two older brothers.   During WW 11, at the age of 17, Dan left school to serve his time in the Royal Air Force.  Soon after...

Jenny Eileen Harder | July 22, 1945 – June 12, 2021 (75) Mumsy passed away peacefully in Gibsons, British Columbia with her family at her side.  Predeceased was the love of her life, James.  She will be remembered lovingly by her daughters, Niki, Dominique, Ashley, and their families, as well as many long-time friends.  Her grandchildren Jessica, Lauren, Amadeo, Beaux, and Marchesa brought much joy to their Nanny and they will hold onto many sweet memories they...