Gerry deGroot
Gerry passed away September 2, 2014 in Nanaimo after a brief battle with cancer.
He is survived by his children Ted (Kelly), Rick (Wendy), Laura (Roger) and Tracey (Dean), companion Margaret Dick, grandchildren Breanna, Emily, Matthew, Benjamin, Braeden, Andrew, Jared and Alyssa, siblings Mary, Pete (Diane), Bill (Heather), John (Carol), Nancy (Roland), Betty (Darryl), Adrian (Cathy) and Ted (Sharon). He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Mary, his daughter Anna Marie and sister Corrie.
Gerry was a dedicated family man, a good friend, an active volunteer in his community and an avid curler and curling instructor. He will be deeply missed by both family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, September 27 in Nanaimo at Bethlehem Retreat Centre, followed by a celebration of life in the Deerwood Community Clubhouse.
Captain Gilbert (Skip) Ralph Fair
With great sadness, the family would like to announce the passing of Captain Gilbert (Skip) Fair on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Born to Martha and John Fair on August 5, 1939, in Edmonton, AB, Skip lived his life on the west coast of British Columbia. At age 13, he began his career on the tugboats working his way up to captain with North Arm Transportation. As a tugboat captain, he discovered and developed a love for working and sailing up and down the BC coast, visiting 100s of locations throughout his career. Through his life, he shared his time between the ocean and his home in Lund, BC with his wife Theresa and their family.
Skip is leaving behind his loving wife of 50 years, Theresa, his children Doug (Darlene), Sally (Mike), Laurie (Rick), Rick (Pinky), Kelly (Michelle), Karen, and Skip Jr. He will be missed dearly by his brothers, Al and Don Bolton, his many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Skip's sense of humour will be remembered by the community of Lund, as well as his extended family, co-workers and friends.
Skip's family would like to thank Dr Andreae and all of the wonderful people who helped care for him in the last years of his life.
Skip will be honoured at a celebration of life taking place October 4, 2014 anytime between 2-4 pm at the Lund Hotel, where he went to get “the mail”.
Friends of Amelia (Piccoli) Gustafson are invited to attend her celebration of life Saturday, September 20, 1 pm at Carlson Community Club, 4463 Joyce Avenue.
Lunch to follow.
Michael Alan Friedman, November 18, 1942 - September 5, 2014
“Oh my God!” Michael passed away at home after a heroic battle with cancer. He was an accomplished artist and chef, a lover of theatre and films—indeed of all things creative. He was strongly opinionated with a brusque sense of humour that kept him laughing as long as he was able.
An extraordinary and memorable character, Michael will be deeply missed by his many friends. He is survived by his sister Judith, his children Joshua, Jennifer and Jonathan, his many grandchildren and his ex-wife and good friend Linda.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on October 11, 2 pm at his home on 2040 Edyth Road in Lund.