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From: Dennice Goudie <>
Subject: Victoria Times-Colonist, May 22, 2006
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:14:08 -0700


Victoria Times-Colonist, May 22, 2006 canada.com
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ANDREWS, Catherine (nee Sweeney) June 23, 1941 May 18, 2006. Cathy passed
away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, May 18, 2006, after a long and
courageous battle with M.S. Cathy lived her life with grace and dignity and
was adored by all for her sense of humour, her intelligence, and her
spirited personality. Cathy will be sadly missed by her husband Don of 44
years, her mother Margaret Sweeney, her sister Pat Harrington (Neal), her
children Troy, Kristen, Diane and Susan and their spouses, along with her
five adoring grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of Cathy's
friends for their long support, to Dr. Derek Smith for his compassionate
care, and all the caregivers who have helped to support Don and Cathy over
the years. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 8pm at Sands
Funeral Chapel, 317 Goldstream Ave. A right of Christian burial mass will be
held on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Rosary Church,
798 Goldstream Ave, followed by a reception at the church hall. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made in her name to the M.S. Society. 246452
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/20/2006 - 5/23/2006.


BROUGHTON, Ellen Jean It is with great sadness that we report the death of
our dear daughter, Ellen, on May 12th at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto.
She leaves her parents, Lorne and Lorraine Broughton of Victoria, B.C.; her
sister Kathleen Snetsinger (Douglas) of Oakville, ON and their children
James of Toronto, Katie of Montreal, and Andrea of Oakville; and her sister
Anne Beauchamp (Pierre-Paul) of Ottawa. Ellen was born 7 December 1957 into
a military family in Kingston, ON and subsequently lived in B.C., Sask.,
Man., Ontario, Quebec, Germany and Belgium. After high school she joined
Canada World Youth and spent several months in the Philippines. She
graduated from Queen's University (BA. and B. Ed) and taught English in high
schools in Ontario and Japan. Following receipt of an ESL Diploma from
U.B.C. she was employed by Horizon College and Pacific Gateway International
College, both of Vancouver. She loved to travel, particularly with her two
sisters. A friend of Ellen's of many years has written us; "It seemed to me
that her world, as large as it was with all her international experiences,
her many friends and her considerable knowledge, was fundamentally, and
finally, grounded in you. While she went out into her life to be a worker, a
student, a traveler, a companion or a teacher, always, always she went out
there as if tied by a lifeline to her family. I hope you find respite from
your grief when you think of how exuberant, funloving and uncommon she was
and how brave and honest. When I am finished with this sadness I feel right
now, I know I will remember her with joy. " In the last week of her life
Ellen found her way back to faith in God and bravely accepted that she could
not survive the ravages of cancer. A website to honor Ellen's memory can be
found at: http://www.homestead.com/hstrial-abeauchamp/index.html A private
memorial service will be held soon. Donations in Ellen's memory may be made
to the Canadian Cancer Society or to I.V.C.F. International Student
Ministry, 64 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, ON M3C 2H4 246409
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/20/2006 - 5/23/2006.


FORTIER, Raymond May 24th, 1937 May 18th, 2006 Ray passed away peacefully in
the presence of his family. Ray will be sadly missed by his loving wife,
Shirley. He will also be missed by his mom, Delphine, children; Darlene
(Trotter) & Ray, Clayton & Diana, Brenda (Matthie) & Brian, Kelly & Sandra,
Cory & Rachell, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, brother George, sisters
Lil & Laura and all their families, and Ray's huge extended family and all
of those who knew him. A Memorial service will be held at Sands Funeral
Chapels at 317 Goldstream Ave. on Wednesday, May 24th at 10 am. 246863
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/21/2006 - 5/23/2006.


FREEMAN, Robert Scott February 8, 1923 May 16 2006 Bob Freeman passed away
quietly Tuesday morning at the age of 83 years, joining his wife Laura. He
is survived by his sister Rita as well as his sons, Sonny (Karen), Tom,
(Joan), Dale, Guy and Melville, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Bob was a WWII veteran of the Navy, a plasterer for many years in Victoria,
he was well-known in Esquimalt for his passion for coaching sports, hockey
and lacrosse, which earned him the sportsman of the year award for Esquimalt
in 1969. Bob and Laura raised their family in Esquimalt and later moved to
McLeese Lake where they purchased a trailer park, then moved to the Okanagan
and bought a restaurant in Peachland, later opening a Pub in Westbank and
retiring in Keremeos. After Laura passed Bob moved back to Victoria into the
home of his son Tom. A gathering of friends and loved ones will be held at
the Esquimalt Legion, June 2nd at 2:00 pm 246788
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/21/2006 - 5/26/2006.


KERR, Mabel Mabel passed away peacefully while being cared for by her family
that remained at her side. She was predeceased by her loving and much-loved
husband, Russell and by her elder son, Ted. She is survived by her loving
children Shirlee (Glen), Dave (Debbie) and Wendy (John) and her
daughter-in-law, Eve. Mabel also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Paul
(Neena), Scott (Deborah), Clark (K'reen), Nicole, Russell, Christine, Philip
and Gillian and one great grandchild, Keoni. Born in Strasbourg,
Saskatchewan, Mabel attended Normal School in Regina before starting a
teaching career in Arcola, Saskatchewan. It was there that she met the love
of her life, Russell. Later, they moved to Sidney, where Russell was posted
during the war, and the happy couple worked together raising their family
and developing the family business. Mabel was a devoted wife, mother,
grandmother and great grandmother who cherished family get-togethers and she
never missed a Blue Jays game on the television. She will be sadly missed by
her family and friends and remembered for all of the love she gave so
unselfishly. No service will be held by Mabel's request, but in her memory,
donations to a community charity of choice are greatly appreciated. 246662
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/20/2006 - 5/23/2006.


NORMAN, Alfred William Passed away suddenly but peacefully on May 16, 2006
after a brief illness. Predeceased by parents Henry and Ester; and sisters
Letty and Lil. Al will be sadly missed by wife Dorothy; children Robert
(Kelly), Heather (Mark) and Kathy (Rob); grandchildren Lindsey, Melissa,
Paul and Dayna; sisters Dorothy Dwyer and Margaret McGowen; as well as many
relatives and friends. For nearly half a century, Al worked his entire
logging career at B.C.F.P., Caycuse and was a proud member of the IWA union.
In his gentle manner, Al respected all and was praised for his deep
knowledge in local and logging history. A celebration of Al's life will be
held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, BC on Saturday, May
27, 2006 at 12:00 p.m A special thanks to Dr. Gilbert and the staff at
Cairnsmore and CDH. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial remembrances in
Al's name may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be
offered at www.sands-funeral.com 246490
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/20/2006 - 5/23/2006.

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