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Subject: [CANADA-OBITS] Victoria Times-Colonist; June 17, 2008
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Victoria Times-Colonist; June 17, 2008
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Obituaries and Guest Books for 6/17/2008
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(Memoriam)
BEMISTER, Marjory Feb 28, 1922 June 17, 2006 In loving memory for mother
Forever Dad & our boys 475846
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


CARDINAL, Simone (nee Gaudreault) Died peacefully at Heritage Woods (the
Priory) in Victoria, on June 14, 2008 at 89 years of age. She was born on
October 28th, 1918 in Shell River, Saskatchewan and survived her infancy in
spite of being born amidst the great Spanish Flu epidemic. She was the
eldest child of sixteen children on a small farm on the outskirts of Debden
years filled with happy memories. She married Jean Cardinal in Debden on
October 2, 1939. After a short period in Valleyfield, where their eldest
child, Gabrielle was born, Simone & Jean settled in Port Alberni, where
Roger, Irene and Norman were born. Many will remember her for the
beautifully detailed wedding cakes she created. She was a proud member of
the Catholic Women's League and recently celebrated 60 years of membership.
She instituted and organized funeral receptions and led knitting groups for
the annual bazaar. Although busy with these activities, her family remained
at the centre of her heart as she welcomed many for delicious meals, home
baked bread, fish and chips and French tourtieres at Christmas. She was
proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Since 2001,
she has been a resident of Heritage Woods in Victoria where she received
loving and exceptional care. We will forever be thankful to each of you.
Thanks also to the 5AS staff at VGH for their care and thoughtfulness
recently, especially Blair. She was predeceased by her infant child, Joseph
in 1940 and her husband Jean in 1997 and her brothers Art, George and Ralph.
She is survived by her children Gaby (Steve) Atamanchuk, Roger (Jani)
Cardinal, Irene (Paul) Harris and Norman Cardinal (Janet Brydon) and her
grandchildren Kevin, Gail (Brad), Wendy (James), Neil, Duncan (Maki),
Nicole, Norman, David, Laura and Lucie; her great-grandchildren Natalie,
Carter, Trent, Yoshi, Mio, Jason and Desiray and also by her siblings Gerry,
Margaret, Laura, Rene and Simon. Visitation will be held at the Chapel of
Memories, 4005-6th Ave., Port Alberni on Thursday, June 19 from 7 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 20 at 11:30 a.m., at Notre Dame
Church, 4731 Burke Rd., Port Alberni, B.C. with father Marek Paczka
officiating. Flowers gratefully declined; instead please send donations in
Simone Cardinal's memory to: Heritage Woods (Priory Site), Attention:
LindaMae Ross, Manager, 567 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2W4.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.mem.com . Chapel
Of Memories Funeral Directors (866) 584-5164 477047
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


CRAIG, Dorothy Claire (nee Harrison) January 24, 1930 June 12, 2008 It is
with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Claire Craig.
Dorothy peacefully passed away with her family by her side at Cowichan
District Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Donald. She will be greatly
missed and lovingly remembered by her sons: Steve, Mike, Rob (Krista), and
Dan (Leslie); daughter: Cathy (Gerry), and Kelly; grandchildren: Clayton
(Kristin), Travis, Jackie, Kris, Khara, Liam, and Natalie; great-grandson
Reece; as well as many friends and relatives. A loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, teacher, and friend. Many thanks to the staff at Nanaimo
General Hospital ICU and the Cowichan District Hospital ICU for their love
and kindness. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels
Church, 2858 Mill Road, Chemainus, BC on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 1:00
p.m. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #191, 9775
Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to donate
in Dorothy's memory may do so to a charity of your choice. Online
condolences may be offered at www.sandsfuneral.com 476931
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


FRASER, Florence In loving memory of Florence Fraser. On June 12th, 2008,
the cornerstone of the Fraser family was peacefully taken away from us.
"Flo" was a staple on Salt Spring Island for over 30 years. Her unparalleled
work ethic and sharp wit will be undoubtedly missed. Flo was predeceased by
her loving husband Pat Fraser and leaves behind her four adoring children
Debra, Dwayne, Kathy and Terri, and her grandchildren Michael, Nicole,
Courtney, Kyle and Andrea. Flo was a very strong, loving and generous person
who always put her family first. Flo loved to travel with her husband and
family (especially where slot machines were plentiful). She will be deeply
missed but never forgotten. "Only a life lived for others is a life
worthwhile." 477037
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


FRIIS, Frances Elsie January 16, 1917 June 10, 2008 Frances Friis passed
away suddenly, but peacefully, at Cowichan District Hospital on June 10,
2008, at the age of 91. She was born in Bella Coola, B.C., on January 16,
1917. Soon after her family returned to Holberg B.C., where she spent her
childhood years. It was there that she met Henning Friis, and the two were
wed in 1937. They moved on to Port Alice in 1940, and raised a family of
three boys and one daughter. After retirement in 1970, Frances and Henning
moved to Quatsino, B.C. where they spent 17 quiet years at their oceanfront
home. In 1987 they made one last move to Crofton B.C., where they could be
closer to their family. Frances is predeceased by her husband Henning, and
sister Jennie Sharbo. She is lovingly remembered by her four children Edward
(Jan), Paul (Penny), David, and Laura. She also leaves behind two
grandchildren, Andrew (Lorianne), and Tina (Alvin Leischner), five great
grandsons, Christopher and Adam Friis; Richard (Marie), Daniel, and Jason
Leischner, and one great great granddaughter Amber (Richard and Marie). The
family would like to thank all those who cared for Frances at the Oceanview
Retirement Home in Crofton, where she spent her remaining five years. Thanks
to Burt Nydahl, Nancy Mobley, and the home support staff and caregivers, who
affectionately referred to Frances as Granny Frannie". Special thanks also
to Dr. Manhas for the years of care and support he provided. Lastly, thanks
to the Crofton Fire Department first responders, EMS paramedics, the
emergency staff at Cowichan District Hospital, and Dr. Gallagher, for making
Frances's final hours as comfortable as possible. A memorial service will be
held at First Memorial Funeral Services, at 375 Brae Road, Duncan B.C., on
July 9, 2008, 1 PM. 476976
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


GAGE, Christine Mary November 26, 1920 June 14, 2008 Christine Gage passed
away in her sleep after a magical life, filled with laughter and adventure.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Christine was a nurse, firewarden and unarmed combat
trainer during the World War Two. She met the love of her life in 1940,
married Peter Gage in 1942 and moved to Montreal, Canada in 1954. After much
success in the new world Christine and Peter retired to Victoria in 1982.
Christine read books at a ridiculous rate, travelled the world with her
beloved husband and generally enriched the lives of those with whom she was
associated. Christine had over 65 brilliant years with the man of her
dreams. Mother to Jonathan and Paul, mother-in-law to Judy, Robin and Donna,
grandmother to Blake, Brecon, Bryden, Bren and Bryan, and great grandmother
to Dylan and Zoe Christine. She is survived by her devoted husband who
looked after her for the last years of her life. A hopefully riotous and
inappropriate celebration of Christine's life will be held at McCALL'S
FAMILY CENTRE, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 11
AM. Afterwards family and friends are invited for a light lunch and
refreshments at 525 Broughton Street. Donations in Christine's memory can be
made to the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, 1510 Fort St.,
Victoria, BC, V8S 5J2. 476937
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 6/17/2008 - 6/18/2008.


GUILD, John Douglas John left us peacefully on June 15, 2008. John was born
in Hamilton, Ontario on Dec. 23, 1938. John chose Victoria as his home in
1969. John was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. He leaves behind
his wife Diane, daughter Carmel (Mike) and grandson Quinten, as well as
brothers David (Jo) and Peter (Mary), mum Isabel and sisters-in-law Marge,
Kay (Dalton) and many more close family and friends. Special thanks to the
friendly and caring staff of 3 Royal, and the ICU department at RJH. No
service by request. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. "You
finally got your wings" 477050
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 6/17/2008 - 6/18/2008.


HANINGTON, Margot (Wallace) Margot Hanington passed away swiftly and
gracefully in Victoria, B.C. on Sunday, June 15, 2008. A resident of South
Surrey, she was born in New Brunswick in 1923, and grew up in Halifax, Nova
Scotia where she was educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart.
Predeceased by her husband Rear Admiral Daniel Hanington, she leaves four
children: Gillian (Bobby Korpi) of Ajijic, Mexico; Mark (Gloria Garvey) of
Kailua, Hawaii; Brian (Deborah Johnson) of Ottawa; and Felicity (Larry Dawe)
of Texada Island, as well as 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She
also leaves one brother, Lt. Cdr. Howard Wallace of Ottawa, Ontario and two
sisters: Rosemary McDonald and Isabel Wallace, both of Halifax, N.S. Also
surviving is her partner Robert Welland of South Surrey, B.C. and his sons,
daughter and their spouses, all dear to her as well. The funeral service
will be held at St. Paul's Church in Esquimalt, B.C. on Thursday, June 19 at
2 p.m. Reception following at the Union Club, Victoria at 4 p.m. Fond
memories welcome by email at . Cards or flowers may
be directed to 2641 Kemp Lake Road, Sooke, B.C., V9Z 0R4. 477014
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


JAMES, Guy Linsley Born April 19th, 1913 Guy passed away May 31st, 2008, at
the grand age of 95. Predeceased by his parents, Heslop and Janie James,
brothers Arthur & Frank, and sisters Eileen & Mary. Guy is survived by his
sister Enid James of Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and
the U.S. Guy grew up in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver in the 20's and
30's. A lover of the sea, Guy spent many years working on boats and yachts,
plying the coastal waters of BC. In WWII Guy captained a submarine hunter in
the St Lawrence, service to his family and country of which he was very
proud. At the end of the war he was stationed in Victoria, but left the RCN
for a life of running a small business in Victoria. Guy was a respected
business person and was the Victoria Yacht Club commodore as a younger man.
In his latter years Guy was a very private but colourful character in
Victoria, piloting his blue Audi to the end. He had a gentle, playful sense
of humour that we will sincerely miss. No service; Guy's family ask those
that knew him raise a glass in his honour, remembering his kind, gentlemanly
manner. Permission to come aboard Guy, may you have smooth sailing and a
gentle breeze at your back Estate solicitors: Horne Coupar 477168
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 6/13/2008 - 6/19/2008.


JONES, Geoffrey March 6, 1943 June 13, 2008 Passed away peacefully at his
home with his family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with
Mesothelioma Cancer. Geoff is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; sons,
Stephen (Jennifer), Geoffrey (Jaunita); daughter, Angela; grandchildren,
Michael (Tanya), Brittany, Anthony, Nicole, James; and great-granddaughter,
Megan. He will be sadly missed by all. The family would like to thank
everyone for their support and kindness. Our acknowledgement for the
wonderful care Geoff received from Dr. Helen Anderson, Dr. Lim, Dr. Seager,
Dr. Kirk, Dr. Black and many doctors and staff at the Cancer Clinic and
Hospice and The P.R.T. Team for their support. Many thanks for the wonderful
care from all the nurses at Saanich Peninsula Nursing Care especially,
Karen, Lisa and Heather, our home care nurse. Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption, 7742 West Saanich Road on
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 1:00 pm with interment to follow at Royal Oak
Burial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
. 476964
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.


(Memoriam)
SMITH, Elvina (Vi) Rose June 17, 2001 Remembering her is easy, we do it
every day. But there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away.
We love you Mom, Donna, Elaine, Richard, Elizabeth and Heather. 475940
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 6/17/2008.

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