In loving memory of Colette Juliette Knott (formerly Grandmaison), born on June 25, 1953, and passed away on November 18, 2023. Colette was a compassionate soul who found immense joy in the company of animals, with a special fondness for dogs and birds. She had a green thumb, creating a colorful haven in many of her gardens, and enjoyed the excitement of bingo. Her love for music was a constant melody in her life. Colette was a devoted mother to her three children, Rheal Konieczny, Rhea...

David Lloyd Peet Dec. 9, 1944 – Nov. 9, 2023 It is with great sorrow and the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of David Lloyd Peet of Bowser, B.C. on Thursday November 9 in Parksville, B.C. at the age of 78. David was born in Edson, AB growing up in the house built by his father and mother. Residing there with his four siblings until 1963, he went to Canmore, AB to work for Spray Lakes Sawmill for the summer. This same year his parents and siblings moved to Calgary, where...

Clinton Craig Burnell, born December 27th, 1949, died peacefully November 22nd. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Elaine, as well as Elaine’s siblings and their families. He is survived by his brother Garth (Linda), Randy and Brad as well as his children, Scott, Cara, Maria and their partners, children, and grandchildren. He looked forward to meeting up with his parents and brother Ken. Clint loved his life here in Comox Valley and it gave him great satisfaction to...

With God's grace and a kiss on the cheek from her son, Ruth passed away peacefully in her Courtenay, BC home on November 21, 2023 at age 85. Born in Moncton, NB, raised as a farm girl on the Scotch Settlement, NB; Ruth’s love for animals, gardening, and baking, instilled by her late parents Donald and Vera, flourished throughout her life. Ruth’s greatest adventure started with the love of her late husband Kenneth, as a military wife and mother raising their three...

John Johnston died the evening of November 4th 2023 at the age of 89 years old in Nanaimo Hospital on Vancouver Island. He leaves behind his wife of well over 60 years, Rosemary Johnston (nee Boothman), children Karen (Andrew) Smith and Stephen (Sheila) Johnston and grandkids Wesley and Kinsey (David Culp) Smith and Teagan and Callie Johnston. John was born in Scotland in 1934 and immigrated to Canada in 1957 aboard The Empress of Britain. He brought to Canada an amazing ability to laugh,...

Yvonne Williams was born on June 14th, 1942, to her parents Marie and George Larsen, where she grew up in Madison Park, Seattle, Washington and graduated from Holy Names High School. She had a brother 3 years after she was born, Brooke Larsen. Brooke and Yvonne had a good sibling relationship throughout her life. The Larsen family was small and extended family was as well. Yvonne then started her own family and was married to Gerry Adair at the age of 22 and went on to have her only child,...

Doug Jamieson passed away on Monday November 20, 2023, at North Island Comox Valley Hospital at the age of 84. Born in Midland, Ontario on 5 April 1939. Predeceased by his parents Orville Jamieson, and Cordis Jean (Marcellus); Sister Helen (Arensberg); brothers Harold, William, Lorne, Earl, George, Walter. He leaves behind his wife Patricia (Clairmont) Jamieson of 41 years. Survived also by his sons Mark (Susan Carter); Todd (Darlene Boudreau) Daughters Beverley (Greg Gillcash); Jami...

Sadly on November 1, 2023 Robert Jason McLean passed away at the age of 53. He is survived by his mother, Echo, (stepfather David), his brother Dan and his birth father Dan Sr. (stepmother Allison). A private cremation has taken place. If you wish, a donation can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Roberts name. https://www.heartandstroke.ca/

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories we announce the passing of Mavis Strachan. Mavis was born in Manitoba, August 16, 1936, and passed away peacefully in Courtenay, November 16, 2023.  Mavis enjoyed her many years in the Comox Valley, playing bingo, cards with friends, and walking at the Airpark.  In her earlier years Mavis worked at Eatons and banks while raising her three children.  She is survived by her daughter Linda Welch, son Dennis (Kelly) Strachan, and daughter...

We are so sad and regret to announce the passing of our mom, Marilyn Paisley on the evening of November 11th. She passed quickly after a slow long illness, surrounded by the love & presence of her children Russel & Laura and her niece Jodie. Marilyn was born the 4th and last child to Vic & Helen Parkin. She was also the last of that little family as she was predeceased by both parents and her siblings Noni McClure, Donna Robertson & George Parkin. Left to mourn: her beloved...