Marjorie Grace Thompson

Marjorie Grace Thompson, (nee Errington)

passed away in the wee hours of Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Born February 15, 1934, Marj was raised in Burnaby BC and graduated from Burnaby South Secondary, as did her mother Grace, and son Robert. Marj's father, William Errington, was the Fire Chief of Vancouver. The Errington family had roots on Gabriola Island and it was there that she met Bill Thompson, her first and only love.

In 1952 Marj and Bill settled back in Burnaby, where they married and started a family in 1953. They were avid curlers at the Macpherson Winter Club in Burnaby. Marj had an uncanny knack as a curler which she passed on to her son Robert, who went on to become a Provincial Junior Champion. Marj was very gifted and worked as a Realtor while Bill advanced his plumbing career to become the Deputy Maintenance Plumbing Supervisor at UBC.

Their desire to settle by the sea drew them to the Comox Valley, where they owned and operated the Kye Bay Guest Lodge from 1971 to 1978. They were active in the Comox Valley tourism industry and especially active with curling, softball and the Elks Lodge.

Marj and Bill relocated many times through their 70 plus years together. They moved to Victoria in 1978, soon after settling and eventually retiring in Cordova Bay. In retirement they ventured on many cruises and enjoyed winters in Arizona and Mexico. Marj also enjoyed social outings, dancing and choir — singing in the Victoria Broadway Chorus and Sweet Adelines.

Marj also had an artistic touch, impressing everyone with her water-colour paintings in her later months. Her many stories, sense of humour and sharp wit were a delight for everyone.

Predeceased by her brothers Larry and Bill Jr., and her husband Bill in July, 2022. She is survived by her sister Vicki (Gary) and three sons, Robert (Mylisa), Al, Russ (Audrey), and grandchildren Bronwynn (Ian), Reece (Maddy) and great-grandchild Lily.

Many thanks to Dr. Grimwood and to all the wonderful caregivers
 at Mount St. Mary's, Victoria BC.

To visit Bill's Tribute Page, please click here .

The family is planning a shared service for both Bill and Marj on Gabriola Island, June 17, 2023.

If interested, please contact Russ Thompson at russthompson@shaw.ca or 250-881-5978.