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Donna Kellene (Kelli) Reynolds
Andrew “Bunt� Ireland
June 22, 1961 ~ June 15, 2015
December 22, 1924 - June 19, 2015
With deep sorrow her family announces the passing of Donna Kellene (Kelli) Reynolds at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta. She fought a courageous battle against cancer with dignity and grace. Her determination to maintain a positive spirit and appreciate each day was an inspiration. Kelli was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, the only child of Marvin (deceased 2007) and Donna Watson. She lived in the Comox Valley until her 1979 graduation from G.P. Vanier. After moving to Pitt Meadows and Coquitlam she qualiďŹ ed and was employed in Child Care programs. Following her marriage to Les Reynolds (1981) Kelli moved to Edmonton and became the proud, devoted mother of two sons, Michael (Crystal) and Mathew (Erin). Kelli worked part-time as a medical receptionist which allowed her to volunteer and support the various activities that her boys undertook. She was never too busy to be available: no request was too large or too small. Kelli truly loved being a Mom and frequently brought her boys to the family home at Gartley Beach. There they could pursue the activities she had enjoyed as a child and there she could maintain contact with lifelong friends. Hawaii was a favourite travel destination and Kelli especially enjoyed a 2011 trip to Europe with her sons. Kelli had a rare and beautiful ability to reach out and create connections. She was blessed with caring, supportive friends and extended family. Her chosen “sisterâ€? Susan Taylor, and neighbour, Pat Dickinson, assisted family to enable Kelli to remain at home, with the services of the Cross Cancer Institute and Alberta Acute Home Care. Close friends, Elaine Allan, Shelley Longland, Candace MacDonald and Kelli’s cousin, Patrick Lawley, earned our deep appreciation. A Gathering for Remembrance to celebrate Kelli’s life will be held at the Westerly Hotel, Courtenay Room, on July 11th at 1:30P.M.
Born Edinburgh Scotland, he was the youngest of ďŹ ve children. Immigrated to Kelowna, BC where he attended school and played baseball; later he moved with his family to Victoria. He proudly served in the RCAF from December 1942-April 1946. He was the President of the Courtenay Legion from 1969-1971. As a member of the 888 Wing he enjoyed working with the garden crew. Bunt was a well-known automotive parts man in the Comox Valley. After retirement Bunt and Jean spent many years travelling to Yuma were they easily made many lifelong friends, he kept his quick wit and wonderful sense of humour right to the end. Predeceased by his siblings, ex-wife Dorothy Ireland, wife Jean Leslie, stepson Gary Leslie. Survived and deeply missed by his children Dorothy (Terry), Andy (Marion), grandchildren Angus and Megan. Stepchildren Lynne (Barry), Ian (Donna), Doug (Pat) and numerous step grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Bunt was never comfortable in the limelight so there will be no service. In lieu of owers a donation to the Legion Poppy Fund to honour those that served our country. Thank you to Dr. Matous and all the compassionate, caring staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital; you made a difference.
September 1936 – June 2015
Thomas Lloyd Henry Lohnes
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passed away after a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC. Born in North Sydney, N.S, the son of the late Theodore and Nora Lohnes. In 1955 Lloyd joined the R.C.A.F. as a Munitions and Weapons Tech (Weapons Tech. Air) On a blind date while home on leave, he met his wife-to-be Stella and in 1959 they were married and went on to have three children. Predeceased by his father, mother, and his twin brother, he is survived by his wife Stella of 56 yrs, his son Ken, daughters Bonnie and Cathy, his grand children Nigel Lohnes, Felicia Jorgensen and Sara & Dylan Grimstead. Also survived by brother Ted Lohnes (Jeannette, N.B.) and sister Bernadette Gallagher (Phil, N.S.) and many nieces and nephews. Lloyd was stationed in Chatham, N.B., Cold Lake, AB, Marville, France, Lahr, Germany, back to Cold Lake, AB and eventually settling in Comox, BC in 1971. Lloyd had an active life that started with cadets, many different sports that included volleyball, golfing, curling, skeet shooting in Alberta, Europe and Comox Valley; teacher of Hunter Training, taxidermist, large and small carpentry projects. Lloyd joined the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 160 Comox in 1974, went up thru the committees and chairs to become President from 1980 to 1982. When his last term as President was over, he went on to be Zone Commander of N.C.V.I. He also served a final term as Branch President in 2005. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Comox Legion on Thursday, July 2nd at 1 p.m. in the upper Legion hall. Memorial donations to charity of choice.
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John David ‘Bucky’ Buchanan. January 21, 1938 – June 24, 2015. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John ‘Bucky’ Buchanan, 77, who died suddenly at home in Comox on June 24, 2015. He is survived by Chris (nee Pasaluko), his loving wife of 52 years, children Colin (Kathy), Ian, Wylie, and Heather (Jay Everitt) and grandchildren Emma, Ryan, Mirren, Hayley, and Daniel. Bucky was born and raised in Winnipeg MB and attended University of Manitoba, graduating with a B.Sc. Engineering, following which he received an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. Bucky spent almost his entire working career at Inland Steel and Forgings, Ltd. in Winnipeg MB, where he was lead engineer and designer, retiring in 1997. Following his retirement Bucky and Chris moved to Comox. Bucky was an avid outdoor enthusiast and pursued canoeing, skiing, hiking, and backcountry camping. Bucky paddled whitewater rivers and lakes in his native Manitoba, remote Arctic rivers, went backcountry ski touring in the Canadian Rockies, as well as cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, and generally enjoying the outdoors wherever he found himself. Bucky dedicated his time to many organizations, including the Manitoba Naturalists, the Grey Hares Ski Club, Purcell Lodge, and the Comox Valley Elder College. At Elder College, Bucky found a cadre of like-minded individuals and ďŹ lled several roles there, serving on the executive, teaching computer courses, providing technical support, and coordinating speakers for lecture series. His Elder College group hiking and walking tours will be especially well remembered. Bucky’s natural curiosity drew him to discovery of new places and activities throughout his life. He was an avid and eclectic reader, reading widely in history, politics, economics, and science ďŹ ction. No one who knew him will be surprised that he even found computer manuals and tax law of interest. Later in life he took up Tai Chi (which provided some amusement for his grandchildren). In everything he did, Bucky’s approach was thorough and methodical, but also querying and curious, and his enthusiasm for new subjects was invariably infectious. While Bucky had a real passion for the outdoors and life-long learning, his great love was his family and he will be deeply missed. The family held a private service on June 27. Friends and well-wishers are invited to join the family at their home at 353 Wireless Rd. on Friday, July 10 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm for a celebration of life memorial. In lieu of owers, a bursary is being established in Bucky’s name at North Island College.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Artisan Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Sept. 5,6 and 7 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901
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George Phillip Prothero June 22, 1935 – June 17, 2015
George passed away on the morning of June 17, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Isobel Prothero, George is survived by his wife of 44 years, Wendy Prothero; son, David; daughters, Adrienne (Gregg) Moore, Lisa (Bruce) Hoskins; grandchildren, Acacia & Elliot Moore, Freya & Josie Hoskins; brothers, Jack (Joyce) Prothero, Frank (Nancy) Prothero, sister-in-law Linda King, many, many wonderful nieces and nephews; and his family in the United States, England, Switzerland and Wales. George was born in Toronto moving to Port Stanley, Ontario at the age of 5 where he spent his childhood and then on to St. Thomas, Ontario where he attended St. Thomas Collegiate Institute. George was very active in Army Cadets throughout his schooling and received numerous awards for marksmanship. Upon graduation, George attended the University of Western Ontario with his two brothers where he received an Honours Degree in Geography. George then taught for two years in Ridgetown, Ontario before spending four years teaching with the Department of National Defence in Metz, France during which time he travelled extensively in Europe. In 1969, George came out west with his parents to teach at Howe Sound Senior Secondary in Squamish, British Columbia. He met and married Wendy in 1971 and two years later successfully convinced her to go farming in the Comox Valley. For 25 years George and Wendy lived at 2012 Anderton Road, raising three children and turning the vegetable farm into a successful business – Anderton Road Nursery. Throughout his life George enjoyed a great love for the outdoors – skiing, hiking, fishing, canoeing camping, sailing, tennis, golf and cycling were among his favourite things to do. In 1996 George and Wendy retired and bought a sailboat with which they had many adventures. George had many wonderful friends in the Comox Valley who he met through farming, playing sports and volunteering with various organizations such as the Comox Valley Farmers Institute, Cape Lazo Power and Sail Squadron and the Brooklyn Creek Streamkeepers. He had a gentle personality, wonderful sense of humour, he was thoughtful of others, congenial and optimistic and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank all of the people who cared for George during this journey particularly Dr. David Musgrave, Dr. Peter Gee, Dr. Glen Kisman, UBC Movement and Disorder Clinic, Christine MacIntosh, The Medicine Shoppe, Comox Valley Parkinson’s Support Group, Island Health caregivers and Nurses and staff at the Comox Valley Seniors Village. A special thanks to all of our family and the many dear friends who have given us comfort and support now and over many years. A Celebration for George will be held at D’Esterre House at 1801 Beaufort Avenue in Comox on Saturday, July 4th from 2:30-4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honour of George to the Parkinsons Society of Canada (www. parkinsons.ca) or a nature sustaining charity of your choice. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1.877.264.3848) in care of arrangements.