MACDONALD, William Duncan Saturday, 03 May 2008
Parksville, BC
Sept. 24, 1949 ~ May 3, 2008
Loving Husband, Father, Son and Friend. Always in our hearts.
MacDonald, William Duncan, passed away suddenly at home in Pacheena Bay, Bamfield BC after fighting a lengthy illness.
"Bill" was born in Port Alberni, BC Sept. 24, 1949 and spent the last two years of his life in Pacheena Bay where he loved walking the beach and dreaming of the future.
Predeceased by his father William Freeston MacDonald, sister Shirley Acton, his best friend (and "son"), "Botchie" and many others.
Survived by his life friend and loving wife of 36 years, Marilyn MacDonald, daughters Cheryl MacDonald (Son Cole Giroux and daughter Maliya) and Valerie Bellwood (Husband Mike Bellwood, Sons Scott MacDonald and Dominic Bellwood) and Kim MacDonald (Husband Joe Moore and Son Tristan MacDonald-Moore)
"Bill" was an active member of Arrowsmith Search & Rescue before his diagnosed illness in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, travelling, and especially spending time with his family.
"Bill's" love of family, friends and life, and his great sense of humor will be greatly missed. We love you.
Funeral sevice was held on Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at Yates Funeral Chapel in Port Alberni, BC.
HATTON, Lucille Tuesday, 29 Apr 2008
Parksville, BC
HATTON, Lucille passed away on April the 29th at the age of 88 yrs in Ladysmith at the Lodge on 4th. She was pre-deceased by husband Chester in 1988. She is survived by daughter Barbara Holtman ( Mel) of Pincher Creek, Alberta, son Roy Hatton (Thelma) of Calgary, daughter Bernadette of Nanaimo, and sisters Colleen Fourmeaux of Chemainus, and Jorean Filger of Duncan, grandchildren: Glenn Holtman, Elisha Mickella and Kira Holtman. Lucille was a volunteer with the handicapped, a fifty year member of the Phythian Sisters, and with other service clubs. A celebration of life was held at the Lodge on Fourth.
Telford’s Mid-Island Memorial Services
EDER, Hans Monday, 28 Apr 2008
Parksville, BC
1927 ~ 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hans Eder on Monday April 28, 2008.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Christa Eder, his son Markus Eder and wife Roxanne, in Australia, daughter Penny Eder-Martyn and husband Bruce Martyn, of Whistler BC. Grandchildren; Angela, Kalee, Talon, and Cody, and pets Dougy and Kejung.
Hans was born in Bad Gastein, Austria on March 26, 1927. Hans at 12 years old started ski jumping and was invited to join the Olympic team, he then went on to train and was the first man to jump over 130 metres. He won medals and trophies in the Olympics of 1948 St. Moritz and 1952 Oslo, he was a ski jumper, ski racer and XC skier.
Hans immigrated to Canada in November 1952. He then went on to build and establish many ski jumping venues in Ontario helping to create ski racing and ski jumping.
In 1961 Hans and Christa purchased, and operated Snow Valley Ski Resort in Barrie Ontario, for 28 years.
In retirement he enjoyed golfing at the Barrie Golf and Country Club, as well as in Florida at the Citrus Hills Country Club.
In 2000 he moved to Qualicum Beach BC, and enjoyed golfing and life at the Eagle Crest Golf Club.
Hans passed away at the Eagle Park nursing home in Qualicum Beach with his wife and daughter at his side.
The family would like to thank the staff for their exceptional care shown to Hans during his stay.
By request a celebration of life will be held at 466 Gallery Close Qualicum Beach on May 03, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Ski Jumping Canada, Box 418, 305-4625 Varsity N.W. Calgary Alberta T3A 0Z9. For the development of young Olympic athletes or to Eagle Park nursing home garden fund at Qualicum Beach BC, 777 Jones St. Qualicum Beach, BC.
DUGUAY, JOSEPH ADELARD Monday, 28 Apr 2008
Parksville, BC
Funeral Services will be held for JOSEPH ADELARD DUGUAY of Bowser BC on Monday, May 05, 2008, at 3:00 pm at Yates Funeral Services & Crematorium. 1000 Allsbrook Rd. Parksville, BC. Joe passed away on April 28, 2008.
ROBERSON, Gerald Harold Saturday, 26 Apr 2008
Parksville, BC
ROBERSON, Gerald Harold passed away peacefully on April 26, 2008 at Halliday House, Parksville, after a brief illness.
Born in Victoria on February 25, 1927, raised in Sooke and raised his family in Sooke, resided in Parksville for the past 16 years.
Gerry worked many years with the Bridge crew, Dept. of Highways, Lanford, B.C. Gerry enjoyed camping and designing and building intricate Lego houses.
Predeceased by his sister, Joan Roberson in Dec. 1998.
Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Eunice (Hills), son Ian (Cindy) of Duncan, daughter Lynn (Dave) Iskra of Pt. McNeill, grandchildren Andrew and Krista Roberson, Kira, Lacey & Marina Iskra, step-grandchildren Brandon, Brooke and Sarah; boyhood chums Larry (Betty) Rumsby of Sooke, Bill (Vivian) Hewlett of Pt. Alberni and Bill (Kathryn) Rumsby of Sooke.
At his request, there will be no service. Cremation - ashes to be scattered in Sooke Harbour.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.
MILLS, Mildred Alice Saturday, 26 Apr 2008
Parksville, BC
December 24, 1923 ~ April 26, 2008
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mildred Mills (Millie) announces her passing gently in her sleep on April 26, 2008, at the age of 84 years.
Left to cherish and remember are her children (Sharon Mills of Edmonton AB, Bonnie and Larry Rockliff of Fort Lauderdale FL, Lorne Mills of Edmonton AB, Brian and Rita Mills of Calgary AB, Twila Mills of Edmonton AB, and Douglas Mills of Edmonton AB. She was also a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother to Carrie and Wade Secrist (with Jaden and Raquel), Graham Ingram, Matthew Ingram, Laura Ingram, Jennifer and Devin Kalvatis (with Ella and Reid), Cheryl Rockliff, Paula Rockliff, David Mills, Erinn Mills, Lee Mills, Kevin Mills, Adam Pez, Daniel Pez, Ryan Mills and Arden Mills. Further family members include Mildred's sisters (Lillian Parks of Nanaimo BC, Audrey Armstrong of Penticton BC, Dorothy Edworthy of North Battleford SK, Anita Mills of Fort Francis, OT) and many nieces and nephews. Along with family are many dear friends who will greatly miss her, some from Edmonton AB, and some from Qualicum Beach BC where Mildred lived for 25 of her retirement years. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 56 years, Roy Joseph Mills (1921 ~ 2001).
Millie's parents homesteaded in the Turtleford, SK area during the early 1900's. She was a lively young girl who chose schooling over farming, and left home at the tender age of 14 to live with her grandmother in Glaslyn, SK so she could finish her courses in accounting. She graduated with honors two years later, and started working in the local bank. When the war broke out, Millie enlisted in the Air Force. Given her training in bookkeeping, she was sent to Prince Edward Island to work at Headquarters. One afternoon in her off hours, she ran into a young man from home, now an officer and a pilot. They were married in 1945, and had 7 children, losing a daughter in 1977.
When the war ended, Millie and Roy made their home in Lloydminster SK, where Roy traded his pilot's wings for a driver's license, and together they built up a thriving trucking business, Mills Transport Ltd. In the early years, Millie would accompany Roy in the truck, often driving when he was exhausted from working. After the children started arriving, she devoted herself to being a homemaker. Her baking, flowers and knitted sweaters were famous. She also loved curling and bridge, and made many close friends who appreciated her great heart and bidding skills.
In 1965, Millie and Roy expanded their trucking company and moved their family to Edmonton. For the next decade, they continued working hard to build the business, and in 1976, they sold the company and moved to Qualicum Beach BC for their retirement years. Throughout their years in Qualicum, they formed active social lives around golf, curling, and bridge. Together, they achieved Masters Achievement playing in bridge tournaments. Although Millie always quietly gave credit to Roy, it was due to her exceptional ability to read his rather creative bidding style that truly carried the pair to victory.
After losing her husband in 2001, Millie moved to Edmonton to be amongst family. To her final days, she enjoyed watching curling and Blue Jay games on TV.
Millie's family would like to thank all her dear friends in Qualicum for bringing her joy and companionship all those retirement years.
The family plans two Memorial Services. The service in Edmonton will be at Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, on Saturday, May 10, 2008. 1:30 p.m. A grave-side service will be held in Qualicum Beach at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton AB.
REGAN, Margaret Friday, 25 Apr 2008
Parksville, BC
REGAN, Margaret of Parksville, BC passed away on April 25, 2008 at the age of 82 years.
Survived by her husband Barney; 3 sons Pat (Linda) of Bragg Creek, AB, Mike (Marg) of Calgary, AB and Bernie of Rosemary, AB; 2 daughters Maureen (Jim) Murray of Edmonton, AB and Peggy (Ian) Crook of Mississauga, ON and 3 grandchildren Tara, Kelin and Dana.
Prayers were held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. followed by a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC with Reverend Father Josef Kobos S.D.S. Officiant.
Donations in Margaret's memory can be made to the Church of the Ascension.
YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
