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Miriam Dian & Thomas Griffiths Derbyshire

October 11, 2024

In loving memory ~

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tom on September 18th, 2024, and his beloved wife, Dian, who departed this life April 23rd, 2024.

Tom and Dian were both born in Nanaimo, and were married in 1960. They were united not only by marriage but by a deep, unwavering bond of friendship and love.

Tom had a long and fulfilling career at Harmac as an electrician. In his own time, he was a talented craftsman who built many cedar strip canoes and rowboats. Dian was a committed homemaker who loved to knit and crochet sweaters for all the little ones throughout her life. Later in life, she enjoyed quilting and cross-stitch. Together, they shared a passion for camping, hunting and fishing, and they were always happiest in the company of their family and friends.

They are survived by their children, Janice (Kelly), Dorothy and Barbara, and their grandchildren, Sarah (Evan), Malcolm (Ashley), Matthew (Max), Thomas and Rodney (Ashley), who they adored and were immensely proud of.

At the family's wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in their memory.



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