RIP
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The BC Coroner’s Office officially confirmed today that remains found on the Sunshine Coast BC are Greg Welstead from Roberts Creek.
Greg went missing back in March 2012, when his car was found abandoned near Gibsons. Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue combed the area and found nothing.
Greg’s facebook page says his favourite quote is
“Eventually I came to understand that we are here for each other.” – R. Buckminster Fuller
Greg was a popular, well respected and much loved member of the community. He will be sadly missed. Our condolences to his friends and family
Rest in Peace Greg Welstead
Sept. 25, 2012
Ministry of Justice BC Coroners Service
BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased male found on Sunshine Coast
VANCOUVER – The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male found deceased in a wooded area in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast.
Human remains were found on Aug. 28, 2012. Additional remains were recovered during subsequent search efforts conducted on Sept. 5, 2012.
A post-mortem investigation, including DNA analysis, confirmed that the deceased was Sunshine Coast resident, Mr. Gregory Welstead.
Mr. Welstead was last seen alive leaving his residence on March 12, 2012. A missing persons investigation was launched by the Sunshine Coast RCMP after his vehicle was found unoccupied and he failed to return home.
It was determined that he died the same day or shortly thereafter. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. Sunshine Coast RCMP have ruled out foul play.
Mr. Welstead’s family has been notified of the confirmed identification. On behalf of the family, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.
The BC Coroners Service would like to acknowledge assistance provided by the Sunshine Coast RCMP Detachment, Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue, the local Conservation Officer Service and concerned local residents.
BACKGROUND
2012-03-13 11:37 PDT
Sunshine Coast RCMP Request Public’s Assistance in Locating a 56 Year Old Gibsons Man
Gibsons – The Sunshine Coast RCMP are requesting assistance from the public in locating a 56 year old Gibsons man whose vehicle was found abandoned after crashing into a tree.
On the 12th of March, at approximately 5:50pm Sunshine Coast RCMP were called to a report of a single vehicle crash in the 1500 block of Reed RD, in Gibsons
The vehicle was unoccupied with the driver’s door left ajar. The registered owner, Gregory Welstead, 56 years old, had been a subject of an investigation earlier in the day. His landlord had reported that Greg Welstead had been acting out of character. Police later received information from a witness who reported seeing Welstead at approximately 3:30pm walking on Reed RD, near North RD.
The Sunshine Coast SAR are assisting in attempting to locate Mr Welstead.
The Sunshine Coast RCMP is asking from assistance from the public in locating Gregory Welstead, who is described as Caucasian, approximately 6’1 tall, 200 lbs, short brown hair, brown eyes and may or may not be wearing glasses. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gregory Welstead is asked to contact the RCMP at (604)885-2266.
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Search Called Off
2012-03-21 12:15 PDT
Roberts Creek/Gibsons – On the 17th of March, The Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue team brought search efforts to a close after another full day of searching for Mr. Gregory Welstead of Roberts Creek. Welstead’s vehicle was located at the end of Reed RD on March 12th, abandoned after it had crashed into a tree. Welstead had been the subject of an earlier complaint to the RCMP after a witness had reported Welstead to have had been acting out of character. Greg Welstead’s whereabouts and condition are still unknown.
The investigation into Mr. Welstead’s disappearance remains on-going and the RCMP are asking anyone with any information into the matter to contact the Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604)885-2266 or BC Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS(8477).
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Human remains located, no suspected criminality
2012-09-06 13:38 PDT
Sunshine Coast RCMP confirm that yesterday, Sept. 5, human remains were located following a comprehensive search conducted with the assistance of Sunshine Coast Search and Rescue, BC Conservation Service and the BC Coroner’s Service.
We want to let the public know that the cause of death does not appear to be suspicious,
says Sergeant Russ Howard, head of investigative services for the Sunshine Coast RCMP.
Searchers located the remains in a rural wooded area between Roberts Creek and Gibsons. Searchers were acting on information reported to them by a person working in the woods, who had come across suspected remains.
As there does not appear to any criminal involvement associated with the circumstances surrounding this incident, the RCMP will defer any future possible identification to the BC Coroner’s Office.
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RIP
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REST IN PEACE Our hearts Go out to his Family
Deep condolences for your loss to all family and loved ones.
Prayers & condolences go out to all involved!
Deepest condolences to the Welstead family…Greg and I worked together at the Gibsons VIC…so sad for this final outcome…blessings….<3
Deep condolences to Greg`s family and friends everywhere. Greg`s gentle ways, community vision and willingness to do whatever he could will never be forgotten by his Habitat friends. Peace to all…
Our deepest Condolences to the Family of Greg at least they have closure of there loved one’prayers to the family
BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
Our heartfelt condolenses to Greg’s family and friends. So relieved for you to have some closure – may it soften the grief…
Our sincere condolenses to Greg’s family and friends. Rest in Peace Greg.
Wish it weren’t true. Rest in peace Uncle Greg.
I would like to send my condolenses to Gord, Shirley, Sharon and
Lorne and to Greg’s father Gordon Sr. I have been keeping you in
my prayers. I remember Greg as a sweet young boy and man.
Kathleen Rougoor
I too was hoping for a much different outcome and my condolences to Greg’s family. Greg and I grew up together, during junior high and high school but, unfortunately, drifted apart as we went to different universities across the country. I’m so glad to see from comments of his friends, that Greg remained the same person that I remember — friendly, supportive and caring. The world was a better place with Greg in it; and angels certainly cried the moment he passed.
Aldo Santin
Condolescenses to the whole family. Greg will be missed. I am relieved to hear that there has at least been closure.