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including a three-month run in New York City where he met his future wife, Robin. They married in Puerto Rico in 1990.

He won a Jessie Richardson Award for musical direction of the Arts Club production of Angry Housewives as well as several awards for his songwriting.

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Ross Douglas February 22, 1951-March 20, 2023

It is hard to narrow down a single category to describe Ross and his talents. He was a singer/songwriter, musician who played seven instruments, theatrical musical director, actor, voiceover talent and photographer.

Born in Vancouver, Ross grew up in Surrey, B.C. and attended the University of British Columbia. He appeared in many theatrical productions in Vancouver during the 1970s. In 1980, he began to tour the world as The Pianist in the Canadian classic Billy Bishop Goes to War, she still has many relatives. After high school she worked as a private secretary and then in 1956 she emigrated to Canada, living in Toronto for two years and working as a flight attendant for Trans Canada Airlines before moving to Vancouver where she met her husband, Tom. They married in 1960 and she then worked as a professional model. After their divorce, Jackie moved to Point Roberts where she enjoyed her love of the outdoors, horses, dogs and working at her antique store Ye Olde Barn Antiques.

In the 1990s, he spent nine summers as the musical director of the Theatre Royal in Barkerville, B.C. Over the last 20 years, he produced four albums of original songs and toured all over B.C. doing concerts. His song, “Some Call It Bob,” was a local favorite sung at his concerts at the Point Roberts Community Center. Ross’s rich baritone voice animated cartoon characters, film narration, commercials and video narrations.

Ross and Robin moved to Point Roberts in 1994 and Ross’s passions for nature and photography blended into one. His calendars, cards and photographs became best sellers at the local craft fairs.

As a man, Ross had a huge heart. His anonymous generosity to causes he believed in was an integral part of who he was.

He is survived by Robin and will be missed by all who had the joy of knowing him.

Jacqueline Enid MacKenzie

November 10, 1933 – Feb. 26, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) MacKenzie passed away peacefully February 26, 2023 after a battle with dementia. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Billie Townsend and her daughter Karen. She is survived by her son Glen, grandchildren Alexander and Nicola, sister Jill Soleway and dear friend Ron Knott.

Jackie was born in Kent, England where

Jackie was feisty, witty, clever and loved to travel. Greatly appreciated are the friends and professionals who stepped forward to be there when she needed help, and to her former daughter-in-law Michele, who Jackie loved dearly for her love and caring, which involved the everyday responsibilities that were required for her well-being over these past few years.

Thank you also to the staff at Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham, Washington for their compassionate and gentle care.

A celebration of life will be held in Point Roberts at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the SPCA or the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.

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