BOUSFIELD, Dora
July 16th, 1906 -September 2nd, 2012
Dora passed away some weeks after celebrating her 106th birthday. Born in Ilstock, Leicestershire, England, married, raised 6 girls and immigrated to Canada in 1954. A generous and classy lady throughout her life and her family was always first and foremost. Predeceased by her husband Charles, daughters Jean and Pauline, and great-grandson Andrew. She leaves to mourn, her daughters Sue (Gord), Doreen (Art), Mary (Jim), Audrey (Dave) and sons-in-law Gord & Alan. Far too many grand-great and great-great grandchildren to name here. She leaves a hollow place in our hearts and will be remembered with much love. Many thanks go to the tender caring nursing staff at the Sunset Lodge.
Memorial service to be held at Sunset Lodge on September 7, 2012 at 3pm.
BONSHOR, Patricia May (formerly Hughes, nee Cornthwaite) February 20th, 1937 -July 25th, 2012
SERVICE REMINDER Come and share your funny and loving memories at the celebration of life for our "great lady" Pat on Saturday, September 8th at 2PM, at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive in Victoria. Visit www.mem.com
for our online memorial website.
CRACKNELL, Florence
January 25th, 1927 -September 1st, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother/grandmother. Our family has lost an amazing woman who had a heart of gold and devoted her life to her family. She is pre-deceased by her husband Albert and son Danny. She is survived by her loving children Larry (Wendy), Kathy, Linda (Bob), Dennise, Colleen (Paolo), David (Vicki), Angie, Areal, her sister Laura, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also many nieces & nephews. The family wishes to thank Belvedere Care Centre 1 East for their kindness and loving care.
A Celebration of Life will be held September 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam, BC. In lieu of flowers please choose a donation in her name to a charity of your choice.
What would we give her hand to clasp Her patient face to see
To hear her voice, to see her smile As in the days that used to be
But some sweet day, we'll meet again Beyond the toil & strife
And clasp each other's hand once more In Heaven, that happy life
FERGUSON, Gloria (Warnica)
Born March 20, 1923 in Toronto, ON. Gloria passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on August 31, 2012 with her daughter by her side. Gloria worked at St. Jopsephs hospitals information desk where her smiling face greeted both patients and visitors before retiring to spend her time loving her family. A warm smile and a cup of tea from her could make everything okay. Gloria is predeceased by her loving husband Harold & daughter Cherylyn and survived by son Don (Fran), daughter Cindy, grandchildren Aaron, Jordan (Jhoanna), Samantha (Lee), Melissa, Caitrin and Sarah and great Grandchildren Jared, Makayla, Jayden, Indira, Zaria and Kai. Although our hearts are breaking we know she is dancing with the Angels.
Thanks to the RJH for their kindness and support. A service will be held Saturday, September 8th at 2pm at Sands on Quadra St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinsons/ Epilepsy society of Victoria.
SHIELDS, Margaret Isabel
1951 -2012
Passed away peacefully in Maple Ridge, BC on August, 12th, 2012. Born in Summerside, P.E. I, June 23rd, 1951. Margaret was predeceased by her father, Garnet Shields. She will be missed by her Mother Isabel, her two brothers Richard (Mary) and David (Katherine), her nieces Shannon (Jeff ) and Susan, her nephew Thomas (Kate) and her great-nephew Finley and two great-nieces, Eulalia and Esther as well as by her many good friends in Abbotsford and Victoria. Margaret will be remembered by former students and colleagues at Ukarumpa High School, Papua New Guinea where she taught for 23 years.
A celebration of Margaret's life will take place at 1:30 pm, on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 at Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church, 2950 Blue Jay Street, Abbotsford. B.C. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer society will be appreciated.
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there; I did not die.
GUDLAUGSON, Debbie Ethel
Born in London, England on January 29th, 1917. Died in Victoria, British Columbia on August 25th, 2012. She was much loved and will be sadly missed.
-David and Janet Gudlaugson Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
JEFFERSON, Allan Daniel
1935 -2012
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the families of Allan announce his passing on August 28, 2012. He passed peacefully in Vernon Hospice House, after a very courageous battle with cancer.
We warmly invite all that knew Allan to join us as we celebrate his Life, Sunday, September 09, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Glen Meadows Golfcourse, McTavish Road, Sidney, BC.
KOWALSKI, Hanna
Passed away peacefully at her home in Victoria on August 28, 2012 after her long struggle with Ovarian Cancer. Hanna was born on February 19, 1955 in Poland. Hanna was an amazing mother and friend. She was an inspiration to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She will be survived by her daughter Patti.
An intimate Celebration of Life will be held to honour Hanna on Friday, September 7th at 2:00pm at St. Aidens United Church. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care.
REITER, Lillian Ruth (nee Balzer)
September 1st, 1930 -August 29th, 2012
Lillian Reiter's loving and caring nature touched many lives during her almost 82 years of life. She overcame all obstacles with courage and a smile, a smile which lives on in the hearts of everyone she met. After witnessing the marriage of her beloved granddaughter Jordan, she passed away peacefully four months later surrounded by her family. Lil was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Frieda (nee Laible) and August Balzer. Lil married Ernest Reiter, and lived and raised a family first in Vancouver and then in Surrey and Langley. Lil and Ernie then retired at Qualicum Beach where she enjoyed gardening, golfing and spending time with her family and friends. Lil was first and foremost a people person, a loving wife, parent, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by her sister Lee Hauser (nee Balzer) (Jack deceased) brother Irvin (Betty), son Barry (Susie), daughter Renae (Jerry), and adoring grandchildren Tamara, Jordan (Shane), Lara, Courtney, and Samantha. Lil is pre-deceased by her brothers Billy and Arthur (Janet deceased) and sisters Hilda Lanham (nee Balzer) and Elsie Dean (nee Balzer) (Harry). She will be greatly missed and her memory greatly valued by all.
A celebration of life will be held on September 15, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Eaglecrest Golf Course Clubhouse in Qualicum Beach BC.
GALE, William Walter (Bill)
Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 2, 2012. He is sadly missed by his sister, Ruth; partner and best friend, Yvonne; his children, David, Hugh, Debbie, Drew and Craig and many loving grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Jane.
A Celebration of Bill's Life for family and friends is being held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at The Delta Victoria Ocean Point Hotel, Pacific Suite. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
LANGLOIS, Marjorie May (nee Fletcher)
Born a 2nd generation Victorian, passed away at her home at the RIVERSTONE (Duncan) August 23, 2012 at the age of 102. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Lewis, who passed away April 3, 2005, and her parents William (Pat) Fletcher and mother Mary (Agnes McKinnon), sister Leonore and husband Albert Robertson, brothers Roy (wife Kathleen), Gordon, William and Andrew (Ted) and her cousin Arthur Bellis (wife Margaret). She is survived by her sisters-in-law Marjorie Leah Langlois of Duncan, Myrtle Fletcher of Victoria, as well as Joan Fletcher and Ruth Fletcher and by various nieces and nephews. Marjorie was educated at St. Ann's Academy in Victoria and graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital as a nurse and a radiology technician. She subsequently graduated from UBC in Public Health and from the University of Toronto in Hospital Administration. Marjorie practiced her various health related careers in Hospitals such as Vancouver General, Trail, Woman's College Hospital in Toronto, and took a fling at private duty in New York. However, nurses were needed at home, and she, therefore, returned to Vancouver Island to take the position of Matron of the Chemainus Hospital for 2 years, after which she moved to Duncan and joined the Indian Health Service as Public Health Nurse for the large area from Nanaimo to Victoria and Saanich. She worked alone for several years including at Kuper Island where she helped to provide health services to the attendees of the Indian Residential School, where her work was greatly appreciated. Eventually other nurses were employed and the services provided were expanded. Marjorie found time for other activities and was on the Council of Registered Nurses, President of the local Cancer Society and helped Bazil K. Wallace in organizing First Aid classes in Duncan. Last but not least, Marjorie joined the Duncan Musical Club where she met and later married the love of her life, Lewis, as they were both players in the stage production of 'The Forest Prince'. The family is very appreciative of the excellent in-home care provided to Marjorie by the staff of Unique Home Health Care during the past several years, and wish to express special thanks to Lynda, who became Marjorie's friend and confidant, and to Dr. Tom Rimmer for his care and home visits.
A Funeral Service will take place Friday September 7, 2012 at St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 2085 Maple Bay Road at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow.
FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at
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THOMSON, William (Bill)
May 20, 1944 -August 30, 2012
After a courageous battle with cancer, Bill passed away in Hospice in the arms of his family. Beloved husband to Bonnie; cherished father to Robert and Sheri (Joe) Baker, and precious Grandpa to Julia, Bill lived an honourable life, putting family and friends foremost in his thoughts and deeds. He also leaves to mourn sisters, Heather Thomson, and Dorothy (Jack) Linton and their families, along with many life-long friends. Bill worked for years in the printing business throughout the region and ultimately retired from management of the Royal Roads University bookstore. A lover of "all things sports," Bill was a past member of the Ebb Tide Rugby Club. For years Bill was a volunteer and site manager for the Terrivic Jazz Festivals. Friends and family will remember him for his passion for camping... first with tents and tarps, and later with the comforts of motorhoming. Bill's "other love," his Harley, took him (and Bonnie) on many wonderful trips. "A life well lived dad . . . Ride on!"
A gathering of friends will be held at the family home on Saturday, September 29 at 2 pm.
