Denman Island mourns Louise Bell
A notice says Louise Bell died June 17 at her home, surrounded by family and the island community she called her second family.
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Louise Bell died peacefully on June 17, according to a notice in this week’s newsletter. The notice says she was at home with her daughters and cat, and describes her as having a vibrant joy of living and a love of challenging projects.[1]
Bell grew up in Toronto and moved to the west coast in 1989, the notice says. It recalls her enjoyment of the outdoors, including looking for trilliums in Ontario and finding shells on Denman beaches.[1]
The notice says Bell’s wishes included a small gathering at a green burial, with flowers from Denman and shared stories. A celebration of life is planned when travel restrictions allow.[1]
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The Islands Grapevine, June 24, 2021
Louise died peacefully at her beloved home, with a daughter on each side, her cat Roo sleeping beside her and surrounded by the love that is Denman Island.
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