Malcolm Balfour McIntosh

Posted on January 2, 2024 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 8 Condolences

McIntosh, Malcolm Balfour “Mac” of Oak Bay, Victoria, British Columbia joyously entered the Gates of Heaven on December 20, 2023. Mac is now a member of Heaven’s Big Band. Mac was born February 3, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the first child of Alex and Ethel McIntosh. Mac’s father, Alexander McIntosh, was born in Dumbarton, Scotland and immigrated to Canada where he later worked for the Canadian Railway. His mother, Ethel Richards, was born in Manchester, England and set the musical Continue reading

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Julie Ann Barrows

Posted on January 3, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 19 Condolences

It is great sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Barrows on December 28, 2022. Julie passed away suddenly due to a short battle of cancer at the age of 60. Julie was born on December 11, 1962 to Jim and Helen Barrows in Nanaimo, BC. Julie leaves behind her partner of 25 years Jerry (Spud), her son Carl, Mom Helen, and close friend Linda, as well as many families, friends, and customers. Julie is predeceased by her sister, Donna Barrows and her father, Jim Barrows. Julie started her Continue reading

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Rosemary Anne Carter

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Leave Condolence

September 4th, 1955- November 16th, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of this amazing and strong woman. On September 4th, 1955 Rosemary was born to Iris and Alan Herrick in Madras, India. She spent her first 7 years of life in India as her parents were Methodist Missionaries. Rosemary moved to England in 1962 where she frequently said her parents had a hard time taming her and she would climb trees, skirt along fences, sit on rooftops and run around without shoes Continue reading

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Mavis Lockyear

Posted on November 27, 2019 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 2 Condolences

Mavis Lockyear passed away in Nanaimo on November 22, 2019 after a long, full life and a mercifully brief illness. Predeceased by parents Gerald and May (nee Ainsworth) Openshaw of Manchester, England. Also predeceased in 1992 by husband Godfrey Perryman Lockyear of Devon, England. Mavis was born in Manchester on February 20, 1923 and moved to Canada in 1957 with husband Godfrey. She worked for many years as a registered nursing assistant in England and Ontario before retiring to Nanaimo Continue reading

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George Albert Clavering Oliver

Posted on September 14, 2018 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 16 Condolences

April 29, 1961 - August 4, 2018 It is with great sadness that George’s family announce his passing. He died at his home in Nanaimo of heart failure. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Thelma (Cameron) and his beloved dog Joey. He leaves behind a brother, John (Gayle), two nieces, and many good friends and relatives. George will forever be remembered as a kind, gentle and talented man, who found humour in the smallest things, and offered up a contagious light-hearted laugh. As a Continue reading