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Subject: [CANADA-OBITS] Victoria Times-Colonist; May 14, 2007
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Victoria Times-Colonist; Monday, May 14, 2007
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Obituaries and Guest Books for 5/14/2007
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EDWARDS, Kenneth William December 25, 1922 to April 19, 2007 Ken was born in
Six Bells Abertillery in the County of Gwent, Wales where at the age of
fourteen he left his formal schooling to train and work as a coal miner. In
1967 he moved to Canada. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Daphne in
1997. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him especially the Arion
Male Voice Choir of which he was a member for twenty-seven years. When not
singing, Ken could be found at the Royal Oak Golf Club or taking an ocean
cruise. A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Wed. May 16th at 10:30
A.M. at McCall Bros., 1400 Vancouver Street. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to a charity of one's choice. 368471
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/12/2007 - 5/14/2007.


LABRUM, Ann Margaret August 29, 1917 May 10, 2007 Passed away at Saanich
Peninsula Hospital following a stroke. Predeceased in 2005 by her beloved
husband, Eric. Survived by her loving daughters Maureen and Fiona,
son-in-law Brian and grandson, Steven. Private cremation. "There are three
things that last forever: Faith, Hope and Love. But the greatest of them all
is Love. " 368888
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/13/2007 - 5/14/2007.


SULLIVAN, Brenda Adelaide (Goode, nee Goldstraw) January 7th, 1914 May 9th,
2007 Our dear matriarch, precious mother, wife and Nana passed away in the
loving care of family, staff and volunteers at Victoria Hospice, after an
emergency visit to RJH on Monday, May 7th. Brenda was predeceased by her
adoring first husband, Clarence Shirley Goode, in 1987, and her treasured
only son, Nigel Christopher John, in 1997. Left to mourn her passing are
husband William Sullivan, daughters Daphne Goode, Diana Gordon (Jim) and
Patricia Reid, all of Victoria, her cherished only grandson, Ian Reid of
Kamloops BC, many relatives in England and countless friends in Canada and
abroad. Brenda was born in Sale, Cheshire, England, into a family whose
members loved the arts and cultivated hard work. She enjoyed several careers
including war experience as a member of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force at
Headquarters Fighter Command, Royal Air Force at Stanmore, England. She was
a sought after reporter at The Daily Mail in England with a lifelong love of
the spoken and written word. A dedicated scribe, she wrote many poems and
essays, was a wicked Scrabble competitor and determined crossword
participant. Upon coming to Canada in the 1940s Brenda enjoyed her role as a
pioneering businesswoman and owner of the Sidney Antique Shop and Oak Bay
Drygoods. As Executive Secretary to several Deputy Ministers in the BC Mines
and Petroleum Branch of the BC Government she excelled and enjoyed a new
found passion, exploring minerals and gems. Although ambitious and energetic
beyond measure in her various careers, Brenda's favourite role was
undoubtedly that of mother and homemaker. She treasured her husband,
children and family life and created a remarkably supportive household while
enjoying a wide and varied circle of friends. There was always enough to
share with friends, or those on short term leave from the Armed Forces, at
the Goode household. Brenda was a consummate cook, gardener, seamstress,
tennis player, baker, coach, pianist and bridge player. She was a huge
supporter of the Victoria Symphony and early Bastion Theatre and hosted The
Shakespearean Players for rehearsals in her living room in the 60s and 70s.
She was immensely proud of her children and grandchild, believing in
parenting for life, with rich, wonderful and pleasantly surprising results.
At the age of 77 she fell in love with fellow Cestrian, William Sullivan,
recently widowed from Babs Sullivan, wife of 52 years. Brenda and Bill were
married in 1991 and travelled to New Zealand, Alaska, Ottawa, Alberta and
various parts of B.C., while also enjoying romantic getaways to Qualicum
Beach. They continued a wonderful life at Lochside by the Lake and later at
The Kensington, making new friends together and participating in very
meaningful social times. The family thanks the caring staff at Saanich
Peninsula Hospital, B.C. Ambulance Service, Triage, Hub and 2 West units at
RJH and the angels at Victoria Hospice for their dedication and kindness to
Brenda and her family. Those wishing to support Mums favourite charities are
requested to consider The Victoria Symphony, The Land Conservancy and
Victoria Hospice. A traditional Anglican funeral will be held Thursday, May
17th at 2 p.m. at St. Lukes Church, 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd., interment to
follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Condolences for the family gratefully
received at 3207 Kenya Pl., Victoria, B.C., V8P 3T9. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to Haywards, Thomson and Irving. 368509
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 5/13/2007 - 5/14/2007.


van LEEUWEN, Johannes Bernardus (Hans) 1921 2007 In Victoria, B.C. on May 8,
2007 at the age of eighty-five. Hans was born in the Netherlands. He became
a Naval Cadet in the Dutch Royal Navy in 1939. In the years 1943 until the
end of WWII in 1945 he was in the POW Camp Neu Brandenburg and Stanislaw
(Poland). After his release he continued serving in the Dutch Royal Navy,
attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He immigrated to Canada in 1955
and lived in Montreal for many years before moving to Victoria in 1996. In
his retirement, Hans spent many hours as a highly motivated and giving
volunteer, but his passion was dancing and he was a wonderful ballroom
dancer. He is pre-deceased by his brother Kees. He is survived by his
beloved wife Rose-Marie, her family, Tracy, David, and Haley; his sons Tony,
Peter, John and Philip; his daughters-inlaw Jane, Christa, Marilyn, and
Lucie; grandchildren James, Andrea, Mareike, Julia, Jenna, Oliver, Ryan and
Thomas; sister Margie van Leeuwen Yntema; sisters-in-law Puck van Leeuwen,
The Hague, Netherlands, Peggy Campbell, and Julia Jobson (Michael) Co.
Durham, England. Nephews and nieces, as well as many other relatives and
friends. No service by request, a memorial for Hans will be held at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's
choice. 368898
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/14/2007.

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