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Subject: [CANADA-OBITS] Victoria Times-Colonist; November 19, 2007
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:08:31 -0800


Victoria Times-Colonist; Monday, November 19, 2007
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Obituaries and Guest Books for 11/19/2007
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(Memoriam)
1964-2002 Dear Jenny, thinking of you always and remembering the good times.
Love Mum, Dad, and all of the family 424782
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 11/19/2007.


MacKAY, Malcolm Ian Died November 14, 2007, after a short battle with
cancer. Born December 31, 1923, in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Malcolm MacKay, or
Mac, as he preferred, was born into a medical family. His father, Murdock,
was an energetic and outgoing prairie physician, who died when Mac was nine
years old, however, the imprint left by Murdock on Mac was a lifelong deep
impression. During high school Mac worked hard to maintain marks to enable
him to enroll in university to fulfill his dream to become a physician,
however, mastering French was one of Mac's obstacles. With the outbreak of
WW2 Mac was enrolled in the pre medical program at the University of
Saskatoon. It was well understood that any failing pre-med students would
soon be off to the war as medics, Mac succeeded and graduated from the
premedical program. Mac's horizon soon shifted from Saskatchewan to Toronto,
Ontario. Mac enrolled at the University of Toronto to fulfill his dream of
becoming a medical doctor like his father. After graduation, Mac now felt he
would further his career as a general surgeon. His father's Tisdale partner,
Dr. McQueen, caught wind of Mac's ambitions, and encouraged Mac to spend a
year as an intern at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. While in Calgary,
Mac met his future wife, Lucielle (Sue). Mac and Sue headed back to Toronto,
where they were detoured to Montreal, and finally to New York City, where
Mac would become chief resident of general surgery at Bellevue Hospital.
While at Bellevue a senior general surgeon took notice of Mac's abilities
and offered Mac a partnership in a well established general surgery
practice. Mac readily accepted, but the U.s. army felt that Mac would
benefit more from serving as general surgeon in the Korean War. It was the
midnight train from New York City to Montreal that precluded Mac's U.S.
military career, and a surgical career in New York City. Now back in Canada,
in the middle of winter in 1954, Mac selected Victoria as a fine place to
practice medicine, also encouraged by his welcoming mother who lived in
Victoria. Mac's wife was soon to follow, and Mac's career was quickly
flourishing. He partnershipped with Hugh Ford and Jack Stenstrom, from there
Mac would not look back. Mac continued his training and in 1964 attended
vascular surgical training in Houston Texas, under DeBakey and Cooley.
Again, Mac's desire to learn and improve as a physician would benefit him in
his career in Victoria. Mac would become one of the finest general surgeons
on the west coast. He felt that whatever "you do, enjoy what you do, and do
it well! " Mac's first love was that of surgery, out of his desire to
fulfill his father's expectations. Mac loved the game of golf, bird hunting,
and fishing, and never was there an opportunity missed for a fun time as all
who knew him will attest. In his last years Mac was privileged to have a
core group of friends that he golfed with and aged with, they are truly the
lifelong friends that we all work to have and cherish. As well, in the last
four years Mac enjoyed the company of Naomi and Kevin who acted as
caregivers to help him in his own home. Mac is survived by his loving
sister, Margaret Seens, his two sons, Ian (unmarried), and Gavin, wife Lori,
and two loving grand daughters, Claire, and Ellen, and his dog Izzy. He
loved Claire and Ellen to no end. A memorial service will follow in late
spring, early summer. 425943
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 11/18/2007 - 11/19/2007.


PASH, Shirley Elizabeth Passed away peacefully on November 15, 2007, after a
lengthy illness. Shirley was born May 23, 1918 and was predeceased by her
husband John A. Pash. She is survived by several nieces. Thanks to the staff
of St. Charles Manor for their loving care. Funeral Service will be held in
the Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC on Tuesday,
November 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. 425912
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 11/18/2007 - 11/19/2007.


PATERSON, William John Young (Bill) Passed away on November 10, 2007 after a
long and courageous battle with cancer. Born January 15, 1938 in Jamestown,
Scotland, he is predeceased by his first wife, Judy (1994), son Lee (1976),
parents Robert & Wilhemina, brothers John & Sidney. He is survived and will
be lovingly remembered by his wife Jacqueline and her daughters Cindy
Groenevaled, Kari O'Shea, and Candice Cumarasamy; his daughter Lorna (Marc
Winckers); his son Robin (Jennifer Sellmer); brother Bobby (Eleanor) of
Dunbarton, Scotland; and his four grandchildren, Christopher, Brianna,
Thomas & Cole. During his younger years he was a member of the Loch Lomond
Amateur Rowing Club, the Loch Lomond Motorcycle Club and joined the Royal
Corps of Signals Army in 1960 where he served for 2 years. Bill & Judy
immigrated to Canada in 1966 where he worked as an Electrician for various
companies until they started Paterson Electric Ltd. in 1978. This
entrepreneurial spirit would continue with the formation of Great Northern
Security Co. Ltd. in 1985. He became involved with Scouts Canada and later
on, the North Shore Fish & Game Club, Lynn Valley Soccer Association and
CANASA (Canadian Alarm Association of Canada). Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing
and boating. He had a love of the sea and his family spent endless weekends
and summer holidays cruising the local coastal waters. The Scottish voice of
the Highland Dancer was heard by many on the VHF radio as he took it upon
himself to report anything amiss to the Coast Guard. He was a Life member of
the Cdn Coastguard Auxiliary and spent countless hours searching and
rescuing fellow boaters. After remarrying in 1995 he moved to Duncan where
he quickly settled in and made many new friends by joining the Maple Bay
Yacht Club and was a member of Temple Lodge No. 33 A.F. & A.M., BCR. He and
Jacquie enjoyed many long trips down south in their motor home visiting with
friends and enjoying the sunshine. The family wishes to extend their thanks
to Dr. Glen Robinson, Dr. Moulaison, and the home care nurses who attended
Bill. Also thanks to Brian Nicol for his support and to Jacquie who looked
after him at home in his dying days. A Celebration of Life will be held on
Thursday, November 22, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at Maple Bay Yacht
Club, 6337 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Cdn Coast Guard Auxiliary Pacific, 25 Huron St. Victoria, BC V8V
4V9. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsfuneral.com 425259
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 11/19/2007.


WADDELL, George July 31, 1915 November 14, 2007 Much loved and cherished
husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, dedicated Odd Fellow,
Past Grand Master and Chaplain Emeritus to the Patriarchs Militant Branch of
the Order. Left to remember him with love are Alice, his wife and helper for
61 years; daughters, Linda Fehler (John), Sheila Sutton (Norm) and sons,
Alex and Bill (Rebecca); much loved and loving grandchildren, Sandra (Jamie)
and Stephen Fehler (Jan), Timothy and Ayah Sutton; Jessica and Karlin
Waddell (Katrina), Kalyx Malek and one unborn grandson. George also found
great joy in Rachel, Katie and Hilary Fehler, his great-granddaughters. The
family offers their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Peter Visolyi and
staff and to the home palliative care team for their help and support. A
memorial service will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson &
Vancouver Streets, on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:30 pm. with a reception
to follow in the Odd Fellows Hall. Condolences may be offered to the family
at www.mccallbros.com . 425938
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 11/19/2007 - 11/20/2007.


(Memoriam)
WAKELIN (Rawnsley), Ida November 19, 2002 Always in our hearts and thoughts
Lovingly remembered by your family 425098
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 11/19/2007.

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