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From: Dennice Goudie <>
Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] Victoria Times Colonist, October 4, 2003
Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2003 09:19:23 -0700


Obituaries (10/04/03)
BIRD Henry Arthur fell asleep on October 1, 2003. He was born in Victoria on
November 23, 1919. Henry is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Helen;
daughters, Rosa Bailey, Sharon Bruhm of Prince George; grandsons, John,
James and Peter; great-grand-daughter, Stephanie; and great-grandson,
Andrew. He was a Ham Radio operator for many years. He was also a skilled
carver and woodworker, who enjoyed many hours making gifts for family and
friends. He also built his own 26' Thunderbird sailboat which he loved to
race and cruise. He took over Deep Cove Marina in the 1960's and transformed
it into a thriving operation. He was a valued member of the Christadelphian
Ecclesia in Victoria. A Funeral Service will be held at the Christadelphian
Hall, 1396 McKenzie Avenue on Monday, October 6, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee
Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 6V5 or www.bccancerfoundation.com.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
BROWNLEE Donald. We found this in Dad's papers a few days later and, of
course, he wanted it his way! So, here's his thoughts at his passing. Born
in Regina, Saskatchewan. Joined RCNVR in 1943 and served on the North
Atlantic during the Second World War. Married my loving bride in Victoria,
March 17, 1945. Worked as a Firefighter with DND, and 20 years as a
Firefighter at Victoria Airport. I was very active in Victoria Sports,
having played football for many years with the Vampire Football Team. Spent
many years after coaching football to the young players, including 8 years
with my grandson Matt during his young years and onto high school football.
I was also an avid golfer at Cedar Hill for many years. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Mt. Douglas Secondary School Football Team, 3970
Gordon Head Road, Victoria, BC, V8N 4X4.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
ELWOOD Gwendolyn J (nee Wood) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Saanich
Peninsula Hospital Extended Care on Thursday, 2 October 2003. Born on
December 18, 1907 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, Gwen led a courageous life and
raised her family with dignity in Victoria. Oak Bay was her home for several
decades where she was known for her graciousness and dry wit by friends and
fellow bridge players. Gwen was a vision in her red raincoat and hat pushing
her cart to the village. Gwen is survived and will be dearly missed by her
son Richard, his wife Sheryl, their children Scott, Julie and Karen; her
daughter Lois George, her husband Bob, their children Haydn (Ani), Craig
(Nancy), and Ryan, and their grandchildren Renan, Avery, and Phaelan. The
good fortune of living in Victoria meant that Haydn, Craig and Ryan each
formed close friendships with Grandma Gwennie. Gwen will be fondly
remembered as Old Nanna by her great grandchildren. The family would like to
thank Dr Ambrose Marsh and the most caring and considerate staff of Gwen's
Extended Care Unit at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. At
Gwen's request, no service will be held. A gathering of friends will be held
at a later date.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
ETHIER Bernard Henry, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 1,
2003 at the age of 80 years after a brief illness. He is survived by his
loving wife of 55 years, Joan; his son Perry (Tanis), and his daughter Penny
South (Earl); grandchildren Dustin and Amber South, and Naomi and Jeremy
Ethier; also his brother Gaston, in Sudbury, Ontario. Ben served with the
RCAF in the marine section for 23 years in Pat Bay, Sidney; Vancouver, B.C.;
Watson Lake, Yukon; Goose Bay, Labrador; Trenton, Ontario and then coming to
B.C. where he retired from the Service. He then spent two years as a bus
driver for the Saanich School District and repairing small outboard motors.
During this time he re-educated himself and started working for B.C. Ferries
where he eventually became the Chief Engineer on the Brentwood/ Mill Bay
Ferry. He shared his knowledge by working with the Air Cadets as a Training
Officer for five years. He loved his work as, for those of you who knew him,
he loved to fix things. He retired at the age of 65 after serving 20 years
with the B.C. Ferry Corp. This allowed Ben even more time to spend with his
family and friends. He had such great passion for life. Everything amazed
him! He tried his hand at politics but it took a couple of years to get
elected as people had to get used to his 'French' way of expressing himself.
He was an Alderman in Sidney for 14 years. When he moved into Summergate
Village with his wife, he also served on that Council. He was recently very
involved with initiating the B.C. Gov't Retired Employees Assn. for the
Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands. He loved to curl, golf, play
shuffleboard, fix computers, and meet with his 'coffee' buddies to solve the
problems of the world. But his favourite time was always spending special
moments with his wife, kids, and grandchildren. We'll miss him so much. Love
you Dad! A celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrew's Church,
Fourth Street in Sidney on Tuesday, October 14, at 2:00 pm. Flowers
gratefully declined. Donations may be made to 'Cops For Cancer'.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
EDBROOKE John (Jack) Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 26, 1916 and
died in Victoria on Wednesday, October 1, 2003. Beloved husband of the late
Nancy. Loving father of Elizabeth (Gerald Puttergill), Joanne (Boyd Dorcas),
Bill (Shelley Lobel) and the late John Patrick. Jack was the proud
grandfather of Shaun and Laura Edbrooke, Sean and Julia Puttergill, Sharon
Brenda, Sandra and Grahame Dorcas and Mia and Chloe Edbrooke. He was the
dear brother of Arthur andthe late Bill and Charlie. Jack was educated at
St. George's College, Argentina and brought his family to Montreal in 1955.
He worked as an engineer for L. M. Ericcson Canada for 25 years and retired
as Vice President in 1982 and came to Sidney. He was an avid Ham Radio
operator for 70 years and was a member of the Peninsula Radio Club.
(VE7-HN). Family and friends will celebrate Jack's life on Tuesday, October
7, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church,
7742 West Saanich Road. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, donations
in Jack's memory may be sent to "Doctor's without Borders", 402-720 Spadina
Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2T9.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
HARRISON RANDALL, suddenly in Victoria, B.C. on September 30, 2003, born Red
Deer, Alberta June 30, 1969. Predeceased by his mother Virginia, survived by
his special friend Marta; brother, Darren and many friends. Service of
remembrance will be held on Sunday October 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Chapel of the Franciscian Friary 1076 Joan Crescent. Fr. A. Sebastian,
O.F.M. officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Heart fund
would be appreciated. Arrangements confidently assigned to TELFORD'S
MID-ISLAND MEMORIAL SERVICES 1-866-503-5553
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
JAGGARD WILFRID George 'Babs' passed away on October 1, 2003. Fondly
remembered by his loving wife of 65 years, Lucy Loo; daughter, Cindy
(Peter); grandchildren, Erica, Douglas and Brian; brother, Kenneth
(Frankie); extended family and many many friends. Babs was a long time
oarsman with the Vancouver Rowing Club. He served with the Irish Fusiliers
Regiment. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday October 7, 2003 at
12:00 noon at First Memorial Funeral Services 602 Kingsway, (1 block west of
Fraser) Vancouver B.C. Donations may be made in Babs memory to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation or the Union Gospel Mission.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
LANE Reginald, John, Lt. Gen. (Ret'd.) DSO,DFC*, Officier Legion of Merit
(U.S.). Born Victoria, B.C. January 4, 1920. Passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family October 2, 2003 in Victoria. Lovingly remembered
and sadly missed by his wife, Barbara of 58 years, his children, Susan
Scarborough (Clive), Deborah Waller (Simon), John Lane (Isa), David Lane
(Suzanne), their families and sister Barbara McNeilly. Reg's distinguished
Air Force career spanned 36 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation or the R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum, Trenton,
Ontario, would be appreciated. Arrangements through McCall Bros.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
LAWRANCE Ida Margaret (nee Hay), passed away peacefully on September 30,
2003. Pre- deceased by her husband, John, she will be deeply missed by son,
Drew (Carol), daughter, Glenys (Bob), and grandsons, Geoffrey and Ian. Ida
was an exceptionalwife, mother and grandmother who took pride in her
Scottish heritage. Vivacious and compassionate, she had many valued friends.
She and husband John, both Paul Harris fellows, were active in the Duncan
Rotary club for many years. A memorial service will be held at Duncan First
Memorial Services, 375 Brae Road on Monday, October 6 at 1:00 p.m. If
desired, donations in Ida's honour can be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
MCGREGOR Della Jefferson, nee Gauthier, born December 5, 1907 in St. Jean
Baptiste, Manitoba, died September 29 2003. Della was predeceased by husband
Jeff in 1966 and husband Mac in 1982 She is survived by daughters Corinne
Tench (Ron) Victoria and Chloe Eisen (Rick) Seattle as well as foster son
John Macrae, Campbell River, six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild. Della had a long, committed and caring life. The
family would like to thank her many caregivers who were so helpful and
supportive during her last fifteen years in Care. A special thank you to the
Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion staff who cared for Della during her last difficult
years. A private family Mass will held at later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to OBKP Foundation, 3034 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria,
B.C. V8T 3J3.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
PORTELANCE Neil Louis passed away peace-fully on October 2, 2003 at the
Cowichan Lodge, Neil was born on September 27, 1913 in Vancouver B.C. and
traveled as a boy around B.C. and the Queen Charlottes where his father
built sawmills. He was a saw filer for Hillcrest Lumber Co. at Sahtlam and
then Mesachie Lake. With his wife Leona they had Portelance's store in Lake
Cowichan and he continued saw filing at Crofton until his retirement. Neil
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening and loved to dance. He had a
wonderful work shop where he put his creative mind to work making many
wooden treasures which he love to share with his family and friends. He had
also sharpened skates for many years on the machine that he had made. He is
survived by his wife Leona, daughter Carol (Gary) Scott of Chemainus, son
Stephen (Terry) of Cold Lake, four grand daughters, four great grand
daughters, many nieces and nephews and one sister in Vancouver. We were
fortunate to have just celebrated his 90th Birthday at the Cowichan Lodge on
September 27, 2003. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cowichan
District Hospital Foundation.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
SORENSEN Astrid. Born December 18, 1912 at Shellend Island, Jutrand
Peninsula, Denmark. Died September 28, 2003 at her home in Victoria, B.C.
Astrid never married and left no children. Her career was in Food Services
with Hudson's Bay Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her interests included
walking, nature, music, baseball and her friends. She passed away peacefully
after attending a performance of the Victoria Symphony. She will be missed
by her friends and her remaining family. Private cremation, no service,
arrangements by McCall Bros. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
The Victoria Foundation, 418-645 Fort Street, Victoria B.C., V8W 1G2 as an
addition to Astrid's bequest, which will be treated as a perpetual endowment
devoted to healthcare as a field of interest.
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Obituaries (10/04/03)
YARMIE Jerry Phillip. Born September 16, 1950 in Melfort, Sask. Passed away
October 1, 2003 following a lengthy illness. Predeceased by his mom and dad,
Mary and Harry. Jerry leaves behind his brothers and sisters, Anne (Gerald)
Kirker, John (Elaine), Molly (Bill) Varcoe, Steve (Carole), Nick (Marg) and
Andy (Cherrill), many nephews and nieces and very special friends Wally and
Cecilia. Special Thank You for all the care given at Queen's Park New
Westminster. No Funeral by request.In lieu of flowers, donations to the
charity of your choice would be appreciated. Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel.
Phone: 604-463-8121
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