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Subject: [CANADA-OBITS] Victoria Times-Colonist; July 17, 2007
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:26:57 -0800


Victoria Times-Colonist; Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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Obituaries and Memoriams for 7/17/2007
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BROWN, Dr. Berkeley Cline 9 June 1915 12 July 2007 Passed away peacefully
with his daughter by his side after a long and courageous battle with
Alzheimer's. Predeceased by his wife Marika in 2000. Survived by his loving
daughter Michelle Jones, granddaughter Katie and his brother Dr. Charles Y.
Brown (Edith). Berkeley was a kind and gentle soul and will be sadly missed.
The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at Broadmead Lodge for the
care and support they gave Berkeley and his family. Special thanks to Lisa,
Lars and Sean on B3, and also to Dr. Philip Kelly. Graveside service
Thursday, July 19 at 11:00 am at ROBP. Flowers gratefully declined.
Donations if wished to the Lodge at Broadmead Foundation or Alzheimer's
Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
390022
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


BROWN, Charles Dickinson April 20, 1915 July 13, 2007 The original "Charlie
Brown" was born 92 years ago on the family farm, just east of Edmonton,
Alberta. He passed away peacefully at VGH, with family at his side. While
serving in England, during WWII, as a sergeant in the military police, he
met and married his fIrst wife Monica, who emigrated to Edmonton as a war
bride. They had two children, daughter Sherrill and son Kelvin. The family
moved to Victoria in 1956, where Charlie was pre-deceased by Monica in 1964.
He was an avid bowler and square dancer and a member of the Frontier
Twirlers, where he met and later married his second wife Lillian in 1978.
Charlie will be fondly remembered as "Poppy" to his second family John,
Carol, Donna and David, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. After
retirement in 1980, as a draftsman for BC Hydro, he enjoyed, gardening,
traveling, winemaking and the occasional round of golf. He will be lovingly
remembered and missed by all. A special thanks to Doctors Egan and
Templeton, and the staff of 5A South. A Celebration of His Life will be held
at the Church of Christ, 3460 Shelbourne St., Victoria, BC. Friday, July 20,
2007 at 1:00 PM. 389923
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


COCHRANE, Violet Alice Elizabeth (nee Hearn) At 96 years passed into the
presence of her Lord on July 12th, 2007. Long time employee of Standard
Furniture. Member of Oaklands Chapel, who taught Sunday School and Bible
Class for many years. Predeceased by husband Ken and brother Jim. Survived
by her sister Rhoda Thomas; step-daughter Barbara Elliott and
step-granddaughter Jennifer; step-nephew Glenn (Lyn) Holloway and many
special friends. Graveside service at Hatley Memorial Gardens on Wednesday
July 18, 2007 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp
Imadene, C/O Oaklands Chapel, 2736 Fernwood Road, Victoria BC, V8T 3A4.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccalls.com . 390030
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


(Memoriam)
COULDWELL, Jason Robert January 28, 1970 to July 17, 1994 Thirteen years
have passed since your second day of days. Released from time and pain into
your world of light. Each day brings thoughts of you to live within the
Hearts. Some tearful. Some softly smiled. Some shared in clear delight. You
will never be far from me." promised on the saddest day. The promise lives
in thousands of thoughts, Hearts touch in many ways. A familiar warmth in a
little one's smile, a glint in another's eye The missing beat but with us
still. Hearts heal. Your spirit flies. Greatly loved and missed by your
family. We wish we could know the man you would become. 389788
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


HALDANE, Nancy Jeanne Elizabeth (nee White) 1947 2007 Passed away suddenly
in her home in Victoria BC on July 9/07. She was the youngest girl in a
family of six siblings and is predeceased by her parents, Angus and Alice
White and her elder brother Robert. Nancy was raised in two families and
spent the latter years of her childhood in the home of Ernie and Wilma
Brown. Ernie Browns also predeceases her. A strong sense of adventure led
Nancy to visit over 30 countries in her lifetime and to live in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil for 24 years of her working life. There she taught English
to thousands of students before being promoted to hold the responsibility
for training all of the instructors for 5 large language schools. Nancy is
remembered by: her biological siblings and families; Cecelia and
children-Cheyene, Damon, Karen, Fabiola and Alex; Freyja and childrenCherie
and Hayley; Verne, Randy and wife Gail. She is also remembered by her foster
mother Wilma Brown, her foster siblings Karen, her husband Dave and children
Tara and Patrick and her foster brother Bob and wife Bev; friends in several
countries and her little dog Zara. A memorial service will be held at First
Memorial at 1155 Fort Street in Victoria at 2:00 pm on Wednesday July 18th
with a reception to follow at that location. In lieu of flowers anyone who
wishes is requested to make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
May she rest in peace. 389904
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


HAWKINS, Olive Lydia On July 2, 2007, Olive Lydia Hawkins passed away
peacefully at Rest Haven Lodge in Sidney, B.C. Olive was born in Medstead,
England in 1907, the only child of William Tollafield and Edith Winifred
Tollafield (nee Tomlinson). She came to Canada in 1919 with her parents and
finished school in Edmonton, Alberta. As a young woman, she worked for the
Hudson's Bay Company in Edmonton. While in Edmonton she met and later
married her husband, Edwin (Ted) Benson Hawkins on December 13, 1933. The
couple moved to Saanichton, B.C. in 1940 and operated a mink farm there for
many years. After the sale of their farm, Olive and Ted enjoyed many happy
years, boating along the B.C. coast and in their travels by motor home in
Canada and the United States. Olive enjoyed curling and was a long-time
member of the I.O.D.E. She was also an active volunteer with the Saanich
Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary. After Ted's death in 1978, Olive moved to
Summer Gate Village in Sidney in 1981. She moved to Rest Haven Lodge, Sidney
in December of 1996, where she had a happy home for the last 10 years.
Lovingly remembered by her niece, Joan Day of Edmonton, Alberta, her cousin
Pat Dowse of Swindon, Wilts, UK, her god daughter Joyce Kyle of Calgary,
Alberta, her dear long time friend Olive Whyte of Saanichton, B.C., and
their respective families. Special thanks to the staff of Rest Haven Lodge
for their excellent care, understanding and compassion over the years. In
accordance with Olive's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial
will take place at a later date. 388605
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/12/2007 - 7/17/2007.


LYON, Edith (Edie) February 13, 1935 July 12, 2007 Survived by her daughter
Laura Greenwood (Glen), grandchildren, Andrew & Kirsten. An employee of MSP
1974-1999 and member of Retired Government Employees. She was an active
member of the Sons of Scotland. Celebration of her life July 19, 7:00 pm,
St. Paul's Anglican Church, 100 Chapel St. Nanaimo. Donations in lieu of
flowers to The Land Conservancy, Victoria. 390120
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


MCKEARNEY (FRENETTE), Mary Jane Born October 17, 1959 in Chicopee Falls, MA.
passed away peacefully on July 15, 2007 in Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by her
parents, Bob and Margaret McKearney. Lovingly remembered by her husband,
John Frenette; sister, Patricia (Francis) Lyons; nephew, Ian and niece,
Hannah; brother, Michael (Nancy) McKearney and a loving extended family in
Canada. Visitation will be held at McCall Bros. on Tuesday, July 17, 2007
from 6:30 8:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL
CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Jane's memory may be made to the
Victoria Hospice, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, V8R 1J8. Condolences may be
offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com . 390139
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


SALMOND, Kathleen Ruth Born in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, January 19, 1923
passed peacefully July 10, 2007 in Victoria. She was the daughter of Paul
and Sophie Cowley, and sister to Rachel, Pauline, Phyllis (all deceased),
Bill and Amy. She was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Force during
WW 2 in Ontario. She was married to Patrick Hammersley Salmond in 1948 until
his passing in 1996. She taught English, History and Drama from 1962 until
1983 at Belmont, Reynolds and Oak Bay High Schools. She was a World
Federalist, and a lifetime member of the NDP and the Unitarian Church of
Victoria. She is survived by her children, Robert James Salmond (Katie) and
Suzanne Elizabeth Mah and her granddaughters Rebecca Dyan Salmond, L.
Brittney Kreuzer and Lia Suzanne Marie Salmond. A Memorial Service will be
held at The Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Rd. at 2pm on Tuesday, July
17, reception to follow at Mrs. Salmonds house, 1449 Harrop Rd. Flowers
declined in favour of a donation in her name to Amnesty International.
389889
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/14/2007 - 7/17/2007.


SHIPTON, C. Bernard At 91 years of age on July 9, 2007 at home, peacefully
and not alone. Predeceased by his wife Victoria; much loved and deeply
respected by his four children Jacky, Harold, Deedy and Chris; by his
daughters-in-law Christien and Terri and his son-in-law Jean-Claude; a
plethora of grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and
a large extended family of friends. In lieu of flowers please send donations
to Pearson College, Victoria Hospice or the Mt. Newton Centre. A memorial
celebration will take place Wednesday, July 18 from 2PM-5PM in Sidney at
10457 Resthaven, in the recreation centre. Sunset and evening star, And one
clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to
sea." Alfred Lord Tennyson 389669
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 7/14/2007 - 7/17/2007.


SKINNER, Douglas Owen Suddenly on July 12, 2007, at Victoria General
Hospital. Doug was taken from our lives at the age of 65. He leaves to mourn
his loving wife of 44 years Lynda, daughters Sherri and Marnie(Richard) and
grandchildren Tyler and Lynora. His parents Rose & Owen Skinner, uncle Len,
many cousins and many friends. He enjoyed gardening, bowling and RVing with
family and friends. He was a member of Local 324 Plumbers & Pipefitters
Union for over 40 years. His fun loving presence will sadly be missed by all
who knew him. No Service By Request. In lieu of flowers please send a
donation to a charity of your choice in Doug's name. There will be a
Remembrance Tea at the SEQUOIA GARDENS, 4665 Falaise Dr, @ 1 pm, July 20th.
389917
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


SUKKEL, Carol Elizabeth June 26, 1950 July 15, 2007 Survived by loving
husband Wouter, Parents Earl and Olive Rathwell, along with other relatives
and friends. 390003
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


TIPPETT, Richard Chilcott Passed away peacefully in the presence of his
family on July 9th, 2007 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his brother George.
Survived by his wife of 55 years, Elsie; daughter Debbie (Tom) and son Wayne
(Rolie) and sister Margaret Klein of Regina, Sask. Dick served in the Navy
during World War II, and was a member of the Masons and the Legion. He was a
gifted handyman, excelling in carpentry. He loved music and dancing. Dick
was a kind and compassionate man who always acknowledged the self-worth of
others. Dick and Elsie travelled much during his retirement, especially to
Hawaii and Mexico. He was loved by his family and friends, and will be
missed dearly. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, donations in
Richard's memory may be made to the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation, #107
1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 4C9. Memorial service will be held
at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC on Saturday, July
21, 2007 at 1:00 PM. 389659
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 7/17/2007.


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