“Everything has a beginning and an end. As it should be.” Glen Patrick Convey 1936-2022  In his honour, we celebrate the life well-lived of Glen Patrick Convey. Glen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his “kids” and their spouses, as he wished, on December 3, 2022.   Our dad was a force to be reckoned with. Always willing to debate the issues of the day - or switch sides as it suited him during the course of it. His strong will and love of...

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Marg, who died peacefully, but suddenly, at the Nanaimo Hospital. Marg was born in Merville and grew up with a simple life, on a small farm, along with her two sisters. She met her husband Ken in Courtenay, where they were married on June 14, 1948. They settled in Saltair in 1959, to a home on the beach, where they raised their family and enjoyed their life on the water. Marg and Ken both lived a life of service to their...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of David Warner Franklin of Nanaimo, BC on November 22, 2022 at the age of 57. Dave passed away after a brief but courageous battle with advanced cancer.   He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Josie, their four daughters - Trami, Taylor, Stephanie and Jordan, grandchildren - Noeah and Ella, along with family and friends whom he cherished dearly.  Dave was a simple and down-to-earth guy. His hobbies and...

We are so sad to announce that Gordon Peter Winters left this earth on November 25th, 2022, after a long and courageous struggle with COPD. He had just marked his 86th birthday on November 23rd. Gord leaves behind Sandra, his wife and partner of 40 years. He is also survived by his three children, Gary, Randy, (Val), and Mona, (Doug), and his three grandchildren, Jason, Brock, and Taylor. While illness forced him to slow down in his later years, he had already packed more into his life than...

On November 22, 2022, William (Bill) Service of Courtenay, BC passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Bill is survived by his children Kim, Karey, Bill Jr (Janet), Christopher (Sharon), and Tammy (Tom); his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his wife Margaret, his brother James Jr, parents James and Mary, and son in-laws Lloyd and Jim. Bill was born on July 3, 1936, in Athabasca, Alberta. His family moved to Edmonton when he was 5 years old. He...

It is with great sadness that the family of Wessel Janssen announce his passing. He passed away peacefully following a difficult battle with cancer on November 19th, 2022, surrounded by his family. Wessel was born in Rotterdam Holland on October 5th, 1964, to Theo Janssen (deceased) and Lida Osborne. He spent his young years running through the streets of Holland, living in a houseboat on the canals, and travelling extensively. Wessel travelled through Europe, the Middle East, North Africa,...

Middlemass, Robert (Bob) William June 26, 1924 – November 14, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce Bob’s passing at the age of 98 at Wexford Creek Seniors Home. Bob was “the last man standing” among his friends and WWII flight crews. He was a wonderful father to Laurie and Janice (Dave). Bob will be remembered always with love as a special Papa to Rob, Will (Katie), Cindy, Jennifer (Sean), Catherine and Andrea (Rich) as well as Great Grandpa to Lois,...

Our much-loved Peter Raworth Walker passed away on November 17, 2022, he was 84. His beloved wife Jean Ingrid Elizabeth Walker (McLean) predeceased him on Sept. 21, 2020, at the age of 79. They were married for 52 years. A pianist and a soprano, they shared a love of life, music, the arts, their friends, and family. They are survived by their children Robert and Katherine Walker. A service will be held on December 10, 2022, at St. John the Divine, 579-5th Street, Courtenay, B.C. at 10...

LOMAS, Margaret Ann (nee Steele) May 29, 1947—November 16, 2022 Margaret passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, B.C. She leaves to mourn her sons Alex (Jen) and Bryan; grandchildren Anna and Branson; sisters Jeanette and Wendy (Gord); brother David (Jane); nieces and nephews; close friends. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Alex and Evelyn Steele. Margaret grew up in Lantzville on Vancouver Island. After finishing high school in Nanaimo, she earned a...

Charles (Jack) John Gaunt, age 81 of Nanaimo, BC passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2022 peacefully in his home.  There will be no services as per his request. Sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day, no longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you're always there.