Florence Yvonne Naylor

Naylor, Florence Yvonne “Flo” (nee Venables)  ~~ 1937 - 2022

“Miss Smile” Flo Naylor passed away suddenly March 25, 2022 in Victoria, BC, age 84.  A leader throughout her life, she will be missed immensely by devoted husband Charles “Chuck”, sisters Shirley Hammond and Barbe Peck (Ed), daughters Brenda Naylor (Bob Blaxley), Patti-Jean Naylor (Brett Large) and Shirley Toporowski (Derrick), as well as grand-children Nicholas, Kieran and Anastasia, niece Cheryl Sewell (Mike), and nephew Cy Peck.  Brothers-in-law Randy and Wayne Naylor, and cousins Ross and Linda Kelman, had special connections to Flo.  Parents “Jean” and “Roy” Venables predeceased Flo, as have Roy Hammond, and Milt, Mark and Loreen Naylor.

Flo was born and raised in Calgary, the youngest of three bright Venables daughters.  Throughout her school years, she was active in intramural clubs, excelled in school and was honoured to be class valedictorian for Crescent Heights High School in 1955.  Along the way Flo met the love of her life, Chuck Naylor, who she dated throughout high school, and married in 1956.

Flo was always active in community: from Kinettes to curling to the Girl Guides, she contributed her enthusiasm and organizing skills. At one time Flo served as District Commissioner with the Calgary and Area Girl Guides.  She was thrilled to serve as a XV Winter Olympics volunteer in 1988. In addition to being a great organizer, Flo was a calm, steadying influence,  keeping the accounts for the family’s successive businesses, and always supporting the girls’ varied activities and hobbies. Flo was an accomplished sewer, enjoyed gardening, and sang with the Westlock Merry Makers before Alzheimer’s took her words.

Chuck and the family appreciate and thank the staff of Revera Parkwood Place for supporting Flo and Chuck through Flo’s final years’ journey with Alzheimer’s.

Memorials in Victoria and Calgary are being planned.  The family would be honoured if you wished to make a donation in Flo’s memory, to Habitat for Humanity (Victoria), Wood’s Homes (Calgary) or to your preferred charity.