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In Memorium – Annie Frances (Arden) Sullivan (1909 – 2007)

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The Passing of a Lot of Memories To include your memories in Annie’s memorial please click this link. – In Memorium posted in the Victoria Times-Colonist October 24, 2007 If any members of the family have photos or stories of the life on Sheringham Point lighthouse, I would be pleased to present them here. I […]

In Memorium – Robert Eric Akerstrom (1936 – 2004)

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Bob Akerstrom (October 02, 1936 – September 28, 2004 in Prince Rupert, BC) was known by all as “Rotten Robert”. It was an affectionate term for one of the best relief keepers we had in the Northern District of Prince Rupert.   Bob was always welcomed on every lighthstation because of his work and his […]

In Memorium – Albert Bartle (1915 – 1996)

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  Albert Bartle (October 11, 1915 in Winnipeg, Manitoba – July 5, 1996 in Victoria, BC) – Relief Keeper.  More on his life here  -from Rodger Konkle (son-in-Law of Albert Bartle) To include your memories in Albert’s memorial please click this link. ******************************** As Albert has not too many words written about him, perhaps these […]

In Memorium – Bill Exley (1920 – 1994)

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Captain William (Bill) Mills Exley (January 08, 1920, Vancouver, BC –  April 24,1994, Victoria, BC) was a friend to all the lighthouse keepers he met. Bill joined the Coast Guard as a mess boy on the Estevan in 1939 and retired 45 years later as District Area Supervisor (DAS), Victoria. He was a tough boss but was […]

In Memorium – Ed Harris (1925 – 1987)

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Edgar (Ed) Dennis Harris Born November 12th 1925 at Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Islands, BC. A second generation Salt Spring Island Hawaiian. Ed married Margaret (Greta) Carlton in Victoria on October 19th, 1946. he had 4 daughters: Lonie Belsey, Lynne Donaldson, Lorna Carrigan and Lorie Palmer and stepdaughter Linda Varcoe.   Ed lived in Victoria, […]