KING, Barbara Ann
September 30, 1954 - November 26, 2012
Barbie was predeceased by her mother, Elza King, beloved daughter of George (Stella) King; Barbie dealt with cancer in an amazingly strong and courageous manner for 11 years. She was wonderfully cared for by the staff at the BC Cancer Clinic and Victoria Hospice.
A celebration of Barbie's life will be held at Centennial United Church on Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 2: 00 pm. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations can be made to either Victoria Hospice or BC Cancer Society. Rest in Peace
DUCKITT, Audrey Eleanor
December 25, 1926 - October 8, 2012
Audrey died peacefully in her sleep on October 8th. She was predeceased by her husband Tom in 1998 and is survived by her son Gerry and daughter Janice, grandchildren Abby and Ally and sisters Barbara (Leo) Ciarniello and Maxine (Dave) Ginter. Audrey was born and raised in Ponoka, Alberta where she grew up on a farm. At age 19 Audrey attended Sprott Shaw Business College in Victoria and met Tom and they married a short time after in 1947. Audrey was a hard working woman who had a wide range of jobs during her working life. The last job Audrey held was with the Sergeant-At-Arms in the Parliament Buildings where she worked as an attendant for 12 years and so enjoyed it. Audrey loved cooking, sewing, knitting, dancing, playing bridge, lawn bowling, travelling abroad and last but not least a good gin and tonic. After suffering a broken back in 1999 Audrey eventually moved to Edmonton to be close to Janice and receive the care she required. Even with the challenges that presented themselves in her later years Audrey was always able to see the positive side of life she lived to the fullest regardless of her limitations and never complained. Audrey always put her family first and her greatest joy was being able to spend time with her children and grand daughters. Her family would like to give special thanks to the staff on 4C of the Edmonton General Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness shown to her during her final 4 years.
Her remains have been cremated and a ceremony will be held next year in her honour.
Thank you so much Mom for all you have done for us as you were an incredible
Mother, friend and Grandmother and we will miss you so much.
FERGUSON, Roy Francis
January 5, 1962 - November 22, 2012
Roy passed away suddenly in Victoria at his residence at the age of 50. He is survived by his mother, Freda; his sister, Maureen (Jim) Lambier; nieces, Danielle and Justine; nephew, Joshua; all of Dundas, Ontario. He is also survived by his loving dog, Teiko and his roommate, Huddy Huddy of Victoria. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Roy was raised in Penetanguishene, Ontario and moved to Victoria in the early 1990's. He loved working with boats and spending time on the water with friends. He loved all animals and volunteered regularly at the SPCA. Roy was a private person, but those who were a part of his life were truly blessed to have known him.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2: 00 pm on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets with a reception to follow at Roy's home. Donations to the SPCA kindly appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
PLOUFFE, Jean Joseph (Jeano)
June 26, 1935 - November 23, 2012
Jean passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Victoria General Hospital. A well respected Master Welder in BC and Alberta and a brother of the Vancouver and Quadra Lodge Masons. Survived by wife Cheryl; daughters Laura, Leah; son Tim; grandchildren, Matthew, Morgan, Randall, Merissa, Jordan; great-granddaughter Ella Jean and loyal dog Dextra. Thanks to all of Jeano's special friends, you know who you are.
Celebration of life to be held at a later date.
FRASER, Murray McVey (Evangelos) Passed away in Victoria on November 9th, 2012 at the age of 84. He will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Funeral service to be held at Ypapanti Greek Orthodox Church, 4648 Elk Lake Drive Victoria, BC on Monday December 3rd, at 10: 00am. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Reception in the church hall at 11: 30am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
GRAHAM, Sylvia
June 4, 1923 - November 11, 2012
Sylvia was born in Montreal in 1923 and moved with her family to England where she spent her school years in the village of Haddenham, west of London. During the Depression, her father, a distinguished engineer, took a cut in pay to keep others working in his firm and made up the shortfall as a market gardener, working alongside the housekeeper, the cook and the gardener who had come with the rented vicarage and had nowhere else to go in difficult times. This made a lasting impression on Sylvia and she was to spend the rest of her life working to help people in need without the slightest concern for where her station in life was presumed to be. She returned to Montreal in 1939 to study architecture at McGill University. Between terms she volunteered at her uncle's hospital in Wakefield Quebec where she met a young man from the Department of Foreign Affairs who was convalescing there, Colin Graham. They married in 1946 and moved to California where Colin studied art before moving to Victoria in 1951 to become the founding curator of the new Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. For more than 4 decades Sylvia worked tirelessly as a volunteer to support Colin and the Gallery, first as a member of the Women's Committee raising funds and organizing events, and later as a docent, bringing art to children in public schools. After Colin retired, they moved to Sidney where Sylvia continued her life of community service, driving the elderly to doctors' appointments, working to redress injustices to native communities and volunteering in the Beacon Community Services Thrift Shop to raise funds for community projects. She raised three boys, Alan, John and James, and took an active interest in all their endeavours. She was thrilled to have daughters when John married Pam (Sherwin) and James married Juliet, and when grandchildren arrived --first Tookie and Logan and later Daisy and Olive --she loved nothing more than to play with them when they were little and to hear of their many adventures and dreams as they grew. Whether with family, friends or complete strangers, Sylvia treated everyone with kindness and respect and was genuinely interested in everything around her. She died November 11, 2012 at the age of 89, still looking forward to her next adventure.
To celebrate her life, a tea will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St, from 2 - 4 pm. A special fund is being set up in her honour at the Gallery for those wishing to donate in her memory to a cause she held so dear.
HOLLETT, Terry A.
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Terry, from cancerous brain tumors. A born and bred Victoria boy, he attended Vic West and Esquimalt schools. He worked for Seaspan for over 35 years. He was fond of the outdoors and had all his toys, boats, jeeps, and motorcycles which he really enjoyed. He leaves to mourn: his mother, Joyce Elliot and his siblings: Pam (Dan) Lowe, Val (Ian) Hood, Steve (Gerri) Hollett, Bruce Hollett and Ian Elliott. His niece and nephew, Wendy (James) Morgan, and Bruce (Krystal) Lowe; many great nieces and nephews, and his dog, Angus. He was predeceased by his father, Keith Hollett; stepfather, Grant Elliott; and step sister, Barb Dodge.
No service by request. Donations may be made to the SPCA.
KATSCHOR, Andrew Robert
August 22, 1954 - November 22, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Katschor. Predeceased by his parents, he leaves his devoted partner and soul-mate Jim Cunningham, beloved sisters Christina Huston and Roxanne Birckett, good friend Tom Talbot and a large extended family that includes in-laws, the Cunningham clan, colleagues present and past and numerous friends from around the world.
A celebration of Andy's life will be held Wednesday December 05, 2012 from 3: 005: 00 pm at the Saanich Fairgrounds, Main Hall, 1528 Stelly's X Road. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer society would be appreciated.
HOLLIDAY, Donald
October 1926 - November 2012
Born in Vancouver, Dad moved his family to Victoria to operate a hardware store at Gorge and Tillicum for 20 years. He then retired to enjoy golfing at Gorge Vale and wintering in warmer climates. Survived by wife Helen, sons Todd and Brett.
LAKE, Frances Elizabeth Averil (Betty)
(nee Wheatley)
Died peacefully on November 7, 2012, in Victoria B.C. in her 94th year. Betty was born April 14, 1919, in Maple Creek, Sask. During the Depression, she lived with a great aunt in Oak Bay where she graduated from high school and trained as a secretary. Her husband and the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Lake, died in March, 2005. Survived by daughter, Liz (Michael) Graham; son, Peter (Andrea Wilhelm); granddaughters, Christina Harris (Kathryn Saunders), of Duncan, BC, Janna Harris Bakla (Hakan Bakla) of Vancouver, BC and Clara Lake, of Haida Gwaii, (who arrived just in time for Betty's 90th birthday); step-grandchildren, Flora (Alastair) Fyfe-Graham and Angus Graham and step-great-grandchild, Fraser Fyfe-Graham of London UK. Married November 14, 1946, in Vancouver, Betty, Dick and their two children, Elizabeth (Liz) and Peter, moved to Edmonton in 1958 for seven years. During five of those years Betty was an elected trustee and chair with the Jasper Place School Board where, during those baby boom years, half the town's population was in school. The Lake family moved back to Vancouver in 1965. Dick and Betty lived in Calgary from 1975 to 1979. Dick retired from PWA and they then moved to Ardmore in North Saanich. Betty was a proud member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, where, as she said, she did the "holy laundry" for many years as a member of the altar guild. Betty was the family link for many nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the U.S. She kept them all close to her heart; always present for support, comfort and a birthday phone call. Betty overcame many serious health challenges, and her mantra until very recently was "You're stuck with me; I'm too ornery to quit." Betty was predeceased by her two older brothers, Gwynne and Keith, her older sister, Joan Rothman and her younger sister, Alison Newcomb. The family was deeply moved by the warmth and love shown to Betty by the staff community of Amica at Douglas House, where she lived for the past seven years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1: 30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1st, 2012 at Holy Trinity Church, 1319 Mills Road, North Saanich. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
McKAY, Margaret Susan
Known as Susie or Sue, was born May 26, 1925 in Edmonton, Alberta and grew up on the family farm at Irma, Alberta. She passed away on November 25,2012 at Luther Court, 1525 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, British Columbia. She was predeceased by her parents, Cliff and Helena McKay; her brother, Jack A. McKay and her sister-in-law, Dori McKay nee Cosman. She is survived by her brother, Donald C. McKay; her sister-in-law, Vera McKay; her niece, Mona Almberg and her husband, Ross; their children, Vanessa, Renee and Luke. After finishing high school at Irma, she went to Toronto and ultimately worked as an industrial laboratory technician in Toronto and later at Buckingham, Quebec. In the fall of 1948 she began her studies at the University of Toronto and ultimately received her Masters degree in Social Work. She worked in Child Welfare in Toronto, Haileybury, Ontario and for many years in Winnipeg, Manitoba. During her working years her vacations were spent traveling to places in Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. Upon retirement she moved to Victoria, BC and greatly enjoyed life here. She continued her interest in traveling, visiting places like Newfoundland, Cuba, Haida Guai and Nunavut.
A memorial service will be held at Luther Court, 1525 Cedar Hill Cross Road, on Friday December 14, 2012 at 2: 00 pm.
SHELDRICK, Evelyn Grace
October 30, 1928 - November 19, 2012
Evelyn passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Nov. 19th. Born in Macklin, Saskatchewan on Oct. 30, 1928, she grew up on the family farm in nearby Primate. She had wonderful stories to tell about her early days on the prairies even though farm life was often difficult. When the family moved to Victoria in 1945, Evelyn began working at David Spencer's Department Store. There she met her future husband Mason Sheldrick and they were married in 1950. They started their family soon after and Lyn remained at home to raise their three daughters. Due to Mason's involvement in local lacrosse, she became an avid fan of the sport and was a regular at all the Shamrocks' home games. A very active member of First Baptist Church, Lyn served in several roles. She was a deacon and trustee for many years, a member of the choir for 65 years, and served on a variety of committees. Known for her sense of humour, she also enjoyed telling jokes and performing skits and songs at church social events. Humour was a big part of her life. Quick to laugh and able to see the funny side of almost any situation, laughing until tears flowed was a common occurrence at home. The two most important things in Lyn's life were her family and her Christian faith. She was a strong woman with an optimistic yet practical outlook on life and she approached all of life's obstacles with grace, dignity and determination. Caring and compassionate, she was an inspiration to her family and many others whose lives she touched. Her greatest joys were spending time with family, working in her garden and being involved with her many different activities at the church; she also enjoyed watching lacrosse, reading, and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Predeceased by her parents, Lyall and Alverta Beattie, husband Mason and sister Audrie, Lyn is survived by her loving daughters Janice, Tracey, and Dawn (Ken), granddaughter Paige, step-grandchildren Danielle and Liam and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was much loved and will be deeply missed. Heartfelt thanks go to the members of First Baptist Church for their support and prayers during her illness and also to the wonderfully caring people at Victoria Hospice who were so helpful to both Lyn and her family during her final days.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at 2: 00 pm at First Baptist Church, 877 North Park St, Victoria BC, V8W 1S9, with Reverends Ken Hillmer and Gord Patterson officiating; a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Victoria Hospice or the BC Cancer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered at www.McCallBros.com.
WILKINSON, Raymond
Passed away November 25, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Henry Wilkinson, his aunt Lorraine Bonar. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Annie; his sons Larry, Arnie and Murray (Ruth), daughter Sharon; nine grandchildren. Brothers Hank (Doreen) Wilkinson; Gordon (Anne) Wilkinson. Sister-in-law Fran Mullaly and family. Nieces and nephews and cousins, and a host of friends.
At Ray's request there will be no service. But his family will have a Celebration of Life in the spring. A special thanks to VIHA for the wonderful support and also the First Response and Ambulance services. Condolences may be offered at [email protected]
THOMSEN, Tage
March 13, 1924 - November 14, 2012
Tage left this world peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital, in the company of family members. He is survived by brothers Borge & Preben and sisters Doris & Lilian, all in Denmark; former wife Rita (Carnes); sons Ole, Lars & Pete; daughters-in-law Louise, Ruby & Carolyn; grandchildren Darren, Darcy, Cody, Jessica & Jason; great granddaughter Avery. He was predeceased by his father Ole & mother Valborg. Tage was born in Vrejlev, Denmark. After being raised on a farming co-op, he began a successful career at sea at 15 years old. Tage advanced to the rank of 1st mate, taught navigation school, was in harbour police and was short-listed to become harbour master of Copenhagen. He was involved in WW2 in the merchant marines, was sunk twice, saved lives of crew members and helped smuggle Jewish citizens to safety in Sweden. Upon emigrating to Canada in 1957, Tage began a new life settling his family in Sault Ste Marie ON. Canadian policy changes ended his sailing career whereupon he began to 'sail' on land, until finally retiring at 72. Tage moved to Victoria BC in 2002, to be closer to his sons & their families. A more loving, supportive & devoted father, there were none. His time was spent as a painter, an avid crossword master & anchor to his family.
Tage's wishes were to be cremated and returned to the sea. At his request, no funeral nor wake shall be had, but a small gathering in its place. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tage's name to World Vision would be most welcome. "We will always miss you, Papa... but feel blessed to have had you so long in our lives. Fair winds..."
