David died peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital after a brief but valiant battle against liver disease.  David was predeceased by his father Reg Carter and sister Judy Bryan (Carter). He is survived by his mother Beverly Carter (Clem Poff);  his brother Doug Carter (Anita); brother-in-law Brad Bryan; nieces Laurie Bryan and Katie Honkanen (Jesse) and great niece Georgia.

David was born in Victoria and it remained his home his entire life where he attended Strawberry Vale, Colquitz and Spectrum Schools.  After high school David tried his hand at a variety of jobs in the construction industry, eventually finding his way to the concrete industry where he enjoyed a long career as a talented and sought after finisher. Strong willed and independent David made his way through life on his own terms and was never afraid to take the path less travelled. David overcame many obstacles during his life and the family is particularly proud of the strength of character and resilience he showed during his final months.

The one constant in David’s life was the love for his dogs.  He could be found almost daily at the Colwood Creek Dog Park.

The family also wants to acknowledge long time friends Scott Griffiths, Sean Middleton and Tom Adamcsak for their loyal support of David throughout his life’s journey.

Gone but not forgotten – rest in peace David.

No celebration of life by request.

 

Ian Kewley was born in Edinburgh Scotland, the youngest child of George Henry Kewley and Helen Blackie Kay. The Kewley family emigrated from the UK to Calgary, Alberta in 1967.

Ian is survived by his 4 siblings- Ruth (Lionel Blazenko), George (Angela Bringas), Christine (Barry Kelly) & David, 8 nieces and nephews and their children, as well as his ex-wife, Kathleen McLaughlin, and his spouse, Margaret Hess.

 

Ian lived and worked in Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton before settling in Victoria in 2000. 

Since 2008, he has been the darling and beloved partner of Margaret Hess. 

They were a perfect match, and felt truly grateful to have found one another.

 

Ian was an avid cyclist and walker, and proud that he never held a driver’s licence. 

He enjoyed shopping and LOVED getting a deal. 

He liked good food, especially when it was spicy, and had a big appetite for life.

 

He loved reading science fiction and non-fiction, and kept up on world events by reading 39 diverse news sources each week. 

He loved classical music (especially Bach), opera, church organs, theatre, and film.

He always enjoyed a good story.

 

Ian was a good, kind and generous person who made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

From 2000-2025, Ian worked as a data analyst, something at which he excelled.

Many of his closest friendships were formed at the offices he worked in.

 

Ian had a straight up, no fuss approach and perspective on life. 

He was a breath of fresh air, always having a unique perspective on events and goings on, 

never too fussed about anything while still engaged with everything.

He was extremely knowledgeable about many things and shared his knowledge freely.

 

Ian leaves a big hole in our universes but we are all so much the better for having had him as part of our lives. 

 

A big thank you to Victoria Hospital At Home, Victoria Hospice at Home, and especially the James Bay Community Nurses. Ian died at home in his sleep, with Margaret at his side.

 

In lieu of flowers or donations, Ian would love it if you went to see some local theatre or hear a church concert. 

 

Later this year, there will be a memorial service in Victoria for friends who live on the West Coast, and next year, Ian’s ashes will be interred in Calgary.

In Loving Memory of Robin Scott Stones

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robin, who died unexpectedly on February 23 due to an accidental overdose.

Robin was a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a coworker, and a friend. He had a rough, loud, tattooed exterior—and beneath it, one of the biggest hearts around. His humour, full of offside remarks and perfectly ill-timed jokes, was just one of the ways he made people feel seen and connected.

He cared deeply for those he loved. Even when interrupting you mid-sentence with a joke that made you roll your eyes, he was listening — really listening — and you always knew he had your back.

Robin had a soft spot for animals, especially the scruffy and overlooked ones. His favourite pastime was heading to the beach to “scritch” random dogs and soak in the sun and calm that only the ocean could offer.

He leaves behind his loving parents, his sister, his nephews and niece, a wide extended family of cousins, a work family and many close friends who will miss him immensely.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 24 at James Bay Community Centre in Victoria (140 Oswego St, Victoria) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. All are welcome, and those who wish to speak or share memories are invited.

After 3:00 PM, we’ll head to Bent Mast Pub (512 Simcoe St, Victoria ) for food, drinks, and time to connect. For anyone interested or able, we’ll then make our way to Robin’s favourite beach at Dallas Road just East of Clover Point to sprinkle some of his ashes — a place where he found peace, joy and dogs to ‘scritch’.

Please feel free to attend any part of the day that feels right for you and invite others who know Robin. If you plan to come, reaching out to a family member or close friend would help us prepare for numbers.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robing’s honour can be made to the following services:
SPCA: https://bcspca.donorsupport.co/page/FUNYDHZMBNM

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E355819QE&id=1

Robin — your offside humour, your heart, and your scrappy love will live on in all of us.

Born in Ottawa, ON to Jeanne Poulin and Edward O’Leary, Denis was brother to Brian, Janine, Elise, and Michael. Denis served in the Canadian Air Force from age 17 through his mid-twenties, where his love for gadgets began with a training in electronics. His further careers included realtor, notary public, and night auditor.

Throughout life’s challenges, singing provided Denis with a constant source of joy and solace. He participated in the Campbell River Singers, the Victoria Police Choir, and, most recently, the Silver Threads Singers in Saanich. At 89, Denis was still the one to start off karaoke at his long-term care residence. He also enjoyed listening to jazz music, enjoying live music and festivals when he could.

Denis possessed a natural charm and enjoyed friendly banter throughout his life, from hosting radio shows in his 20s, to laughing with friends at parties, 7 decades of MCing and singing on stage, and finally, joking with staff and residents at Aberdeen Hospital. His big smile and warm greetings will be remembered.

Denis is survived by his son, Sean, his daughter, Erin and five thriving grandsons.

 

On February 24, 2025, Rose Marie Jeffrey, born March 24, 1936, found the peace she was waiting for. Rose was surrounded by her daughters and their spouses/partners, Laura (Tom), Tracy (Doug) and Randi (Chris).
She also leaves behind, with great pride, her three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Andrew (Lynn) and their children Alice and Henry, Shannon (Logan) and their son Kash, and Christopher (Julia).
During her career Rose was a very successful sales representative with Quaker Oats and Richardson Vicks before finishing as a supervisor with Proctor and Gamble. After retirement, while still in good health, Rose volunteered at the Royal B.C. Museum in the gift shop for many years. Once a salesperson always a salesperson! She also loved spending time in the garden and tending to the many birds that would visit the yard.
We will miss her greatly but remember her through laughter and music and memories.