Obituary: Maureen Galbraith (1925-2023)

community · April 3, 2023 · Denman Island

Maureen Galbraith, a long-time Denman Island resident and community member, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023. She was known for her involvement in the local art group and her contributions to the community. A poem written by her in 1984 about Denman Island was also featured.

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“Maureen Galbraith July 19,1925 - April 3, 2023 ... She went into kidney failure on March 30th and passed peacefully in her sleep on April 3rd. Maureen is now back on Denman, in her favourite spot, watching the ocean.” — The Islands Grapevine – October 19th, 2023 (October 19th, 2023)

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