All Obituaries

"In this world where everyone dies, where every song ends, where every achievement is undone, where every treasure is lost, all of us are left behind.  All of us leave but everywhere and always there is the hum of continuing. Though always incomplete, always there is the sound of love, forever and at the core unfinished." - Douglas Penick Reginald Ernest Gervais was born September 16, 1938 in Montreal to Ernest Gervais and Grace Desormeau. Both his parents and beloved sister,...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father on January 16, 2022, after a very lengthy illness.    Bryan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2011, but was able to continue living a meaningful life with the help of support programs on the North Shore, until five years ago when he entered residential care.   His family wishes to thank the staff of Cedarview Lodge, for their loving care of Bryan right to the end.   He leaves...

Brown, Margaret Jean, 8 Nov 51 – 13 Jan 22. Passed away peacefully with husband Gerry, son Shaun (Jen) by her side. Will be sorely missed by grandson Ryker, sister Kathy (Summerland BC), nieces Amy and Sarah. Also close, dear friends of Marg who offered support and compassion throughout RN Lynn Capson (Bob) St. John NB and Linda Kennedy (Rick) Maple Ridge BC. Special thanks to Path Unit of Ridge Meadows hospital, especially Dr. Rettenberg, RN Carla and Social Worker Nicole who...

Dorothy Rose Gordon (Bella)   Dorothy was born July 30, 1935 in Melville, Saskatchewan.   She passed peacefully on November 13, 2021 at the German Canadian Care Home at the age of 86. Mom is survived by her husband Don.  They were married on June 11, 1958 and lived in Richmond. She is survived  by her children Kathy (Al), Debbie and Gerald.  Grandchildren April, Sara and Justice. Great Grandchildren Nick, Katie, Edison and Everleigh.  She is survived by...

Born in New Westminster on June 23, 1937, Lila Ann Deptuck (nee McDonald) passed away of natural causes at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge on November 8, 2021, at 84 years of age. Lila grew up in Greenwood BC, the daughter of pioneering entrepreneur and prospector Joseph McDonald and Rose Bombini, whose family helped put Greenwood on the map. Her time as a young girl was spent among extended family and farms in Greenwood in the forties; she had two sisters, Sherry and Jill, and a...

Ann Margaret Moir, born March 4, 1947, passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2021.  Ann is survived by her siblings Bob, Peter and Jean.  Ann will certainly be missed but we are grateful that Ann is finally at peace.  A service will be held with friends and family in the future.  Amnesty International was close to Ann’s heart; a donation to Amnesty in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

Friends and family are mourning the loss of Gillian Bryant. At age 69, she passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 26, 2021 at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge BC.   Ever since Gillian emigrated from Kent in the UK in 1974, she embraced life to the fullest with many people here in British Columbia. She loved living here from the start and even became a Canadian Citizen soon after. Gillian is survived by her only sister Jacqui Snowdon (Mark) of...

Ken & Joan Fowler are together once again following covid winning it’s battle with Ken on Saturday October 23 .  Dad, affectionally known as Poppa, enjoyed life until the end, always finding the silver lining.  Ken passed in his sleep completely at peace with the great and wonderful life that he lived. He was thankful for all of the good fortune, great friends, family, and fun times in his journey in this life. He was also pretty kick ass.  Class...

Ann Mary Obyn passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years on October 12, 2021. A resident of Baillie House in Maple Ridge, she was born in Woolwich, London, England August 29 1921. She was predeceased by her loving husband Joe in 1989. Survived by daughter Stella(Gordon), Grandchildren Ed (Shawna),Lisa (Jamie), five great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Affectionately known to family as "Supernans".  Ann will be missed by many but her legacy as matriarch...

Mary Teresa Sanderson, November 16, 1930 – October 5, 2021   Her many friends are confident that Mary will be with us again after her resurrection.  But in the meantime we miss her very much. Mary is survived by her three children, Douglas, Dale (Dayle) and Charles. Mary endured significant health issues for much of her life.  In spite of that she maintained a positive attitude.  She credited her optimistic outlook to her belief in the promises found in the...