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Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] Victoria Times Colonist, October 24, 2003
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 08:19:57 -0700


Obituaries (10/24/03)
ALLAN David Edwin (Guff) May 12, 1960 to October 21, 2003. Passed away at
Victoria Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his
parents, Barbara and Robert. David will be sadly missed by his loving
friend, Tricia (and sons); son, Cody; brothers and sisters, Derek (Sally),
Elizabeth (Ron), Terry (Debbie) and Tammy (Laurie); niece and nephews and
his many friends. Thank you to all the nurses and doctors at Victoria
Hospice. A memorial service will be held atthe First Memorial Chapel, 4725
Falaise Drive on Monday, October 27, at 2:00 p.m.
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BASSETT John Harvey John passed away peacefully on October 17, 2003 in the
warm embrace of his loving family and friends in Victoria. Born May 1, 1963,
in Woodstock, Ontario. Beloved son of James McLean Bassett and Norma
(Landeg) Bassett. Cherished by his brothers David (Carolyn) and their
children Westley, Kimberley and Erick, and Richard (Amanda) their children
James and Sasha. Lovingly remembered by his uncle, Gordon Landeg. John
received his early education at Willows Elementary, Oak Bay Junior and
Senior High Schools. At Oak Bay he was an enthusiastic member of the Oak Bay
Band and considered himself to be one of Dave Dunnett's boys. His love of
music was an integral part of his life. After leaving OakBay he attended
Trinity College School, Ontario. The friendships he made at school sustained
and nourished him for the rest of his life. He attended and graduated from
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. John entered the financial
services world and enjoyed a career in Toronto, London, England and
Switzerland. Latterly he was a foreign exchange specialist in Zurich. John
was a unique individual who was passionate about life, family, and friends.
He devoted his life to bringingjoy to all he encountered. This attribute
gained him literally hundreds of friends, spanning four Continents, who all
held John in a special place in their hearts. He brought great joy, peace,
understanding and a love of life to all. He will be sorely missed and never
forgotten. A private service was held on Thursday, October 23, 2003.
Cremation followed. A Celebration of John's life will be held at St. Mary's
Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Street, Oak Bay on Saturday November 1,2003 at
1:30 p.m. A reception will follow at the Victoria Golf Club at 1110 Beach
Drive. All friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C.
Cancer Foundation, (Research Brain Tumours) at 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC
V8R 6V5 or the Victoria Hospice Association at 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC
V8R 1J8 would be greatly appreciated.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
BOUMA Johannes (Joe), July 30, 1932, October 22, 2003. After a courageous
battle with cancer, Joe passed away at home in Ladysmith, BC surrounded by
his loving family. Born in Dronryp Friesland Holland, he leaves to mourn his
loving wife Suzanne of 44 years, four sons: Frank (Carolyn), Ken (Sue), Paul
(Janice), Neil (Kathy), 10 grandchildren: Ryan, Amber, Serena, Jake, Luke,
Sydney, Annika, Haven, Alexis and Carter, also a large number of relatives
and friends. Joe was very close to his father and mother-in-law Ray and
Yvonne Wiart and brothers and sisters-in-law. Joe was a member of St. Mary's
Catholic Church, the Ladysmith Rotary Club and the Probus Club. A Mass of
the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, October 25,2003 at 1:00 pm in St.
Mary's Catholic Church, 1135 Fourth Avenue, Ladysmith, BC. Fr. J. Kobos
celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or the BC Heart Fund. Arrangements confidently
assigned to Telford's Mid-Island Memorial Services.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
CARROLL Walter Ronald. Suddenly, October 21, 2003. Born January 24, 1948 in
Chatam, Ontario. Chosen son of Helen and Elmer Carroll. Ron leaves behind
his sister Nancy, and a dear companion, Annabelle Dallas. Cremation
entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
COBURN Kathleen Norma Flossie passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2003
at the age of 89 years. Kay is survived by her loving family; sons Dave
(Julie) and Michael (Jean-Marie); daughters, Ann (Gordie), Phyllis (Jiri)
and Lorilee (Ruda); 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; as well as many
other relatives and friends. Kay was predeceased by her first husband Eric
Gale in 1975, her second husband Roy in 1985, one grandson, Eric Budgell in
1990, and her two sisters, Audrey andAileen. A memorial service will be held
on Tuesday October 28th, 2003 at @ 2:00 pm at First Memorial Funeral Chapel,
4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. For those who wish, donations in memory of
Kay may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
CONSTABLE William Charles Alfred passed peacefully on October 16, 2003 at
the Cowichan Lodge in Duncan after a lengthy illness. Survived by Ruth, his
loving wife of 58 years, son Ken (Zeny) of Camrose, AB, daughter Karen
(John) Blitterswyk of 30 - 5980 Jaynes Road, Duncan, BC, son Keith of
Edmonton, AB; grandchildren David (Gloria), Eric (Rachel), Nadine, Jeff,
James and Kalie; great grandchildren, Adrianna, Raisa, Erica and Dyson. Born
November 6, 1917 in Edmonton, Bill's work in the RCMP spanned 3 decades and
several provinces. In 1968 Bill retired to Victoria where he finished out
his career with the BC Sheriffs Department. Bill loved to read and had
immense knowledge. He also loved outings and family visits. He will be
warmly remembered for his kind spirit, sense of humor and love of family. No
service by request.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
GREENE William Michael (Mike), suddenly on October 21, 2003 in Victoria, at
the age of 45 years. Predeceased by his brother, Steve, he is survived by
his mother, Christine (Bill);three sisters, Denyse, Tracy (Zeff) and Dena
(Dave); one brother, Robert (Terri); his nieces and nephews, including Slade
(his best buddy). We all love you Mike, you will be sadly missed. Funeral
service will be conducted from MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and
Vancouver Streets, on Monday, October 27th at 3:00 p.m. followed by
cremation.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
HOWARD Thomas Francis (Frank) passed away in Victoria on October 17, 2003.
Frank was born August 3, 1904 in Montreal, Quebec. He is predeceased by his
wife, Mae (nee Hagenson) in 1981, his parents and his sister. Survived by
nieces Cathie Hagenson (Willy van Kemenade), Carol Hagenson; cousin, Fr.
Thomas McEntee. Frank was employed for thirty-six years by the city of
Montreal. He and Mae moved to Victoria following his retirement. Frank was
devoted to his faith and was a long time parishioner of St. Andrew's
Cathedral. He was a true gentleman and will always be remembered. Special
thanks to Frank's care givers at Mt. St. Mary Hospital for their care,
kindness and support. Prayers will be offered at McCall Bros. Chapel,
Johnson at Vancouver, on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL, Blanshard at
View, on Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at
Hatley Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made
to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4349 West Saanich Rd., Victoria, V8Z
3E8.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
LOCKIE Dorothy Grace- 1912-2003 passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Survived by her daughter, Wendy (Gerald); granddaughters, Cobina and Leslie
(Angus); great granddaughter, Sarah. Special thanks to the Victoria General
Hospital 6thfloor north. No service by Dorothy's request. Flowers are
gratefully declined, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the
Canadian Diabetes Association, #276 - 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C.
V8T 4N4.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
MACDONALD Dr. Samuel Arthur B.A. ,M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S.(c), fondly known as
Sandy, died on October 21st, 2003 in Victoria, BC. Sandy was born on
September 7th, 1904, in Charlottetown, PEI, where he attended Prince of
Wales College. He took further studies at McGill University and the
University of Edinburgh Medical School. While in Scotland, he was selected
for the British Olympic Hockey team and was to have competed in St. Moritz
Switzerland in 1928. However, at the last moment he was disqualified on the
basis of his Canadian citizenship. During his surgical residency at Barnes
Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, he met his future wife, Bodine Keene
Forder. They were married in 1935 in St. Louis. Sandy began his medical
career in London, Ontario. During WWII, he served in the Canadian Navy as
Surgeon Lt. Commander aboard the destroyer HMCS Haida. He claimed that his
was a charmed ship, surviving her hazardous convoy assignments on the
'Murmansk Run'. After thewar, the family settled in Montreal, Que., where
Sandy became a prominent and well respected urological surgeon. He also held
a professorial position at McGill University Medical School. He was the
author of numerous published articles in his field, and contributed a
chapter to Campbell's textbook on Urology. He also had the honour of serving
a term as President of the Canadian Urological Association. Sandy was never
happier than when he was on the water and he became a well known competitive
sailor. He was a long time member of the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club in
Montreal. He sailed for Canada in 2 Olympic Games: in 1960 he skippered the
Dragon Class yacht in Naples, Italy, and in 1964 he was skipper on the 5.5m
Class yacht in Tokyo, Japan. In the 1963 Pan American Games, Sandy won the
gold medal in the Dragon Class for Canada. Bodine and Sandy enjoyed many
happy retirement years in Keppoch, PEI, where they both kept busy with
hobbies and volunteer community work. Sandy developed an interest in
silversmithing and became a skillful and artistic jeweller. He was pleased
to accept a position as Chairman of the Board of the Confederation Centre of
the Arts in Charlottetown. After his wife's death in 1986, Sandy moved to
Victoria, BC where he continued to enjoy his hobby of silversmithing well
past his 90th year. He is survived by his 3 children: Mrs. Elizabeth Ward of
Savannah, Georgia, USA; Dr. Angus MacDonald of Dover, Delaware, USA; and
Mrs. Jane Ramsay of Victoria, BC. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and
1 great grandchild. We will all miss this remarkable and courageous
adventurer with the charming twinkle in his eye. Sandy will be buried beside
his loving wife, Bodine,in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. A
memorial marker for him will also be placed in the People's Cemetery in
Charlottetown, PEI.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
PETTIGREW Edith Margaret passed away peacefully at home in Victoria, BC with
her beloved granddaughters by her side on October 17, 2003 at the age of 98.
Predeceased by her daughter, Jacquelyn, in 1994, she is survived by her
granddaughter, Marjorie Ann (Bill) Harding of Powell River, BC,
granddaughter, Jocelyn (Gordon) Partington of Edmonton, Alberta,
great-grandchildren, William, Garret, Samuel and Jacquelyn, and son-in-law,
Geoffrey Partington of Powell River, BC. A celebration of Mrs. Pettigrew's
life will be held at a later date.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
RAE Gladys Sarah. After a brief illness, Gladys passed away peacefully in
Vancouver on October 16, 2003. Born November 8, 1901, at Grandview Manitoba,
Gladys taught school in Roblin, Manitoba. Early during World War II, Gladys
moved to Ottawaworking with the Department of Finance until her retirement
to Victoria, B.C. Gladys has been a member of the Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
#41 since 1919. With a lifelong enthusiasm for Canadian life and politics,
Gladys was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party, and participated
in the Canadian Citizenship Court as a volunteer. Her nephews John and Lorne
and their families in Vancouver will miss her. A memorial service will be
held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at James Bay United Church, 511
Michigan Street, Victoria. Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by
First Memorial, 384-5512
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
ST.GELAIS Paul Emile, passed away Thursday October 16, 2003 in Ottawa after
battling bone cancer. Born December 31, 1930 in Ottawa, Ontario, Paul moved
his family to BC in 1975 and worked for the Department of National Defence
in Victoria as a civilian plumber until his retirement in 1986. Paul is
predeceased by his parents Arthur St.Gelais and Florence Dagenais and
sisters Rita Tapp and Jeanette DesRoches. He is survived by his wife Sally
of Ontario, and his former wife Helen Maycock, of Victoria and their
children, Jeff (Sheryl) of Victoria, Brent (Denise) of Victoria, Garry (Val)
of Shawnigan Lake, Lisa (Terry) Frederickson of Campbell River, and Nancy
St.Gelais of Nanoose Bay. Grandfather to Tiffany, Josh, Leah, Sara and
Acacia. Brother to Simone Cunningham and Lucille St.Gelais. A private family
gathering will be held on Saturday October 25, 2003 in Victoria.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
SULLIVAN Margaret Florence, born in Montreal on October 27, 1922, passed
away on October 21, 2003 in Victoria. She was of a very strong and kind
character, whose family meant the world to her. Predeceased by her husband,
William G. Sullivan in 1987, she leaves behind her son, Bill (Susan);
daughters, Maureen (Steve) and Kathleen (Paul); her grandchildren, Cory
(Denise), Chris (Stacey), Alexandria and Graham; great-grandchildren,
Austin, Ethan, and Grace Lynn; her sisters, Rose, Irene, Ina and her
brother, Doug. When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up
to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back
to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People
disappear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun
to bed, wake up grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you
can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they're supposed
to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves
splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes.
And when they sing windsongs, they whisper to us, don't miss me too much.
The view is nice and I'm doing just fine. A Service of Remembrance will be
conducted from MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL. Flowers are gratefully declined;
tributes, if desired, may be made to the Salvation Army, 4030 Douglas
Street, Victoria, B.C. V8X 5J6. Condolences may be offered to the family at
wwwmccallbros.com
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
THEXTON Marjorie, born on April 21, 1915 in Vancouver, B.C., passed away
peacefully in her sleep on October 21, 2003 at her home in Lakeside Gardens,
Nanaimo, B.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Don in 2002. Marjorie is
survived by her two sons, David and wife Lydia of Toronto and Brian of
Richmond; daughter, Ann and husband, George Tkachenko; twelve grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren and her sister, Joan Prendergast of Sidney, B.C. A
private family cremation will take place.
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Obituaries (10/24/03)
WONSIAK Adrian born August 15, 1953 died suddenly in auto accident October
10, 2003 near Shoal Lake, Manitoba. Survived by Nancy, daughter Tessa, son
Michael and parents Mike and Eleanor, brothers Al, Vern (Jacky), Mike
(Debra) and sister Marianne (Brent). Predeceased by brother Tom. He will be
missed by his family and friends and his new friends at A.A. Services were
held on October 15, 2003 in Canora, Saskatchewan. Inter in Rose Valley,
Saskatchewan.
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