nee Blundell, died peacefully on Canada Day. He was the beloved husband of
Beverly, proud father of Christopher and partner Renee Kress, kind uncle to niece
Michele Kiefert and family, and nephews Brent, Mark and Graeme Diamond and
their families. Also remembered with fondness are his two nieces, Rachel White and Emma Bates and their families in the United Kingdom.
Ian was raised and educated on the south coast of England during WWII. In 1952
he became a naval cadet onboard HMS Conway (52-54) in Wales and thus began a
lifelong love of the sea. He travelled widely with the Merchant Navy and later,
captained private yachts in the Mediterranean and Malaysia. Following many happy
years based in Mallorca, Spain, he immigrated to Canada with his young family and
continued his career on yachts on the B.C. coast. In retirement he served many
local groups in Mission as a volunteer driver, which he loved. His smile and
generous spirit will be remembered. A memorial gathering will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be
appreciated.
Conway motto: “Quit ye like men; be strong”
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