H. M. Sylvia Nixon 1921 – 2011

After a long adventure Mum is safely docked in her final harbour: at rest after over 90 years of joys, sorrows, storms and bright shining sunrises. A sailor home from the seas. Mum’s full obituary can be read here:...

Remembrance Day

My son and are with my Mother at Cairnsmore Place in Duncan, B.C. Along with her we watched the Remembrance Day ceremonies on CBC. Mum watched and dozed a little. I held her hand as the Last Post played. By the Duncan train station, where VIA Rail no longer runs, in...