Frances Watts Beresford
Jun 20, 2014
BERESFORD, Frances Mary (ne Watts) died suddenly in Victoria on June 20, 2014. Frances is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald, sons John (Deirdre) and Chris (Charley), brother John Watts, and grandchildren James and Bryony. After growing up in Alberta, Frances served in the Air Force during WW2 before raising her family in Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Penticton,...
Helen Stann
Jun 18, 2014
Helen Mary Francisco was born in Lunenburg County, Victoria, Virginia, USA on November 19th, 1924. Although her parents had immigrated separately to Canada from the United States with their own families, they had met and homesteaded near Buffalo, Alberta. When Helen was born, the young family, which now included a 2 year old boy, Bill, were staying with Helens...
Leslie Wright
Jun 15, 2014
Leslie Charles Wright May 5,1918 ~ June 15 ,2014 Wife- pre-deceased- Stella Wright (Cooper); Daughters- Lynn Wright- Children, Christine & Jessica Ann-Lorraine (Gord)-Pre-deceased- Veronica Leslie- Children Pamela, Patrick & Family Brothers- Bill Wright (Joyce) & Family Sister- Pat Zenelli ( Don) & Family Pre-deceased- Larry Wright (Mally) & Family Additional pre-deceased family members Step Children- Dave Paul (Christy) &...
Peter Lucas
Jun 2, 2014
Peter was born in Manchester, England. He served in the British Army from 1941 to 1946 in North Africa, and with the Persia and Iraq Force. He studied for the priesthood in the Church of England at Salisbury Theological College and was ordained priest in 1951. He married Mary in Llandaff Cathedral in 1952. He moved to the parish...
William Black
Jun 1, 2014
Black, William James Archibald Lieutenant Commander (Retd) April 18, 1923 June 1, 2014 We sadly announce the passing of Bill Black in Victoria BC on June 1st, 2014. Bill was born in Toronto and spent his childhood in Montreal. He joined the Navy during World War II serving for two decades. Bill went on to a career in University...
Kit Yim Wong
May 31, 2014
WONG, Kit-Yim, passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospice on May 31, 2014, in Victoria, BC, with her grandson Jason at her side. Kit-Yim was born in Fuzhou,Fujian, China and immigrated to Victoria, BC in 1980. She is survived by her loving husband Chung-Man, children Shirley (Patrick) Hui, Lawrence (Nancy), Rita (Alan) Mok, Rupert (Jenny); grandchildren Evelyn Hui (Coady...
Dianne Johnston
May 31, 2014
Dianne Elizabeth Devenney Johnston 1950-2014 was born in Seattle Washington but grew up in Portland, Oregon. As a young woman Dianne worked with Outdoor School and then went on to facilitate summer programs through Portland City Parks. Diannes passion for caring for youth continued on after she moved to Vancouver, Canada when she married Greg Johnston in 1973. She...
Lynda Grant
May 30, 2014
On the morning of May 30th 2014 Lynda Grant passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC She was 69 years of age. Lynda was the loving partner of Jim Scammell, they enjoyed living in Victoria with their little dog Tippy. Lynda was born to Leslie and Constance Sylvester on February 26th 1945 and grew up on...
Sandy Lasell
May 24, 2014
LASELL, Sandra Ann (nee Patterson) Sandy passed away peacefully on May 24, 2014 in Victoria, BC at the age of 64. She leaves behind her husband Bill, daughters Angie and Mandy, stepchildren Danny and Christa, her sister Joanne as well as her extended family and many dear friends. Sandy loved life and everything it had to offer. Some of...
Thomas Eardley
May 22, 2014
It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Tom on Thursday May 22, 2014. Born and raised in Victoria, Tom spent his early years working for Bapco Paint and then for B C Hydro/Centra Gas until his retirement. Tom had a life long love for cars and racing which included his days racing at Western...
