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Cathleen Marie Meadows
Mar 8, 2023
Cathy, she preferred Cath or Mum.
Cath, one of five, was uniquely blond haired and blue eyed amongst her siblings. The middle child of two little brothers since passed and two big sisters left to mourn. A single Mum who opened up a world of possibilities by filling her home with world philosophies and teachers....
Wayne Paul Vipond
Mar 4, 2023
Wayne Paul VIPOND, formerly of Brantford, Ontario, died with dignity in his adopted city, Victoria, British Columbia on March 3, 2023.
At his bedside were his loving wife of 54 years, Sharon (Hamilton), his children Erin (Tim), Sara (George), and his granddaughters, Emily and Summer. Predeceased by his parents Clement and Rena, brothers Lawrence (Lornie),...
Patricia Eileen Smith
Feb 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Eileen Smith. Patricia (Tricia) passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023.
Patricia was born in Winnipeg on September 28, 1943, to parents Donald and Madge Murphy. The family remained in Winnipeg for a short period but soon relocated to Toronto and ultimately Port...
Norman Joseph Wilson
Feb 26, 2023
Norman Joseph Wilson
September 5th, 1947- February 26, 2023
It is with broken hearts that we announce the loss of Norm, a truly beautiful, gentle, kind and loving man. He died in Jo's arms with Shelley, Justin and his beloved German Shepherd Zia at his side. Norm leaves to...
Francina Murray Mctavish
Feb 25, 2023
McTavish, Francina (Fran) Murray, born November 16, 1938 in Glasgow, Scotland. It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Fran on February 25, 2023 at Victoria General. Fran was predeceased by her son Douglas, husband Edward and leaves behind her children Fiona McGeachie (Michael) and Robert, her grandchildren Andrew (Lindsay) Casey, Brenden Casey, Liam McGeachie and Lucas...
Russell Hellard
Feb 25, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Russell Hellard, 98, who lived the last few years of his life peacefully in Victoria, BC. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Kaija of 70 years, his daughter Susan (partner Douglas), and grandchildren: Christine, Bryan, Emily and Michelle, and daughter-in-law Jane. He was predeceased by...
Kathleen Grace Collis
Feb 23, 2023
COLLIS, KATHLEEN (Kay) GRACE
Born October 1, in Regina, Saskatchewan, and passed away peacefully on Feb 23, 2023 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. Kay is survived by her loving partner of 53 years, Derek Turton, daughter, Jane Van Sickle (Michael), son, Douglas Van Sickle (Darleen), grandchildren Rebecca, Justin, Kyle and Max, great grandchildren,...
David George Fellowes
Feb 22, 2023
“Not Long Enough”
I AM HEARTBROKEN by the sudden loss of my sweet, loving husband, best friend and soulmate.
Dave approached both the complex challenge of multiple diseases and life itself with grit, gratefulness and grace. His legacy to all who loved him is steadfast hope; “all good here” and bountiful...
Vernon Paul Martin
Feb 20, 2023
On New Year’s Eve, many years ago, a shy young man jumped over a table where coffee was being served to brazenly kiss a young woman he had never met. Yes, alcohol was a factor.
But little did young Vernon Martin realize what he was starting when he kissed Elizabeth Gauley. One kiss led to more than...
William Gray Hosie
Feb 18, 2023
William Gray Hosie left this world with a smile on his face in the arms of his beloved wife and surrounded by his three children.
Bill, Billy, or “Mr. Hosie, SIR” to those who knew him, was born October 15th, 1941 in Aberdeen, Scotland and was the middle child of three (brother Tommy, sister Dorothy).
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Margaret Claire Sherwood
Feb 15, 2023
Margaret Claire Sherwood, born December 27th, 1943, passed away on February 15, 2023 at the age of 79 years. Her loving family will always cherish her memory: husband Henry Sherwood, 2 daughters Capella Sherwood (husband Gregory Campbell and sons Desmond, Winston and Sidney Campbell) and Lyrica Sherwood (partner Talia Johnson), as well as Margaret’s two older brothers John and...
David Bernard Gordon Taylor
Feb 12, 2023
David Bernard Gordon Taylor, 84.
Born 10/26/1938 in St. Ann, Jamaica, died 02/12/2023 in Victoria, B.C. Canada, of complications related to metastatic prostate cancer.
David grew up the son of Kathleen "Maisie" (nee Gordon) and Bernard Taylor in Kingston, Jamaica. His father died unexpectedly when he was only 11 months old,...
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