BAILY, John Russell
Passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2012. John was born in Widness, England on April 15, 1943. He emigrated to Canada with his family in 1955. He attended school in Fairbridge and Duncan and later worked at the Crofton Pulp Mill for many years. He married Margaret in October 1964 and they raised their family in the many house's John built over the years. John was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to entertain us with his unique stories about his many trips. His sharp wit will be sadly missed by his family. John was predeceased by his parents Jack (1999) and Nancy (2003), his wife of 44 years, Margaret (2008). He leaves behind sons; David (Franne) and Brian; Grandchildren, Ethan and Victoria; Sister Jackie and Brother Richard.
"Rest In Peace Dad"
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Eagles Hall , 921 First Street, Ladysmith on Sunday, September 16th, 2012 at 1: 00 P.M.
BOGISCH, Lt. Com. Bernardus Gerardus Maria (Ret)
Born in The Hague, The Netherlands November 2nd, 1932 and passed away quietly in the morning on Sunday, September 9th, 2012 in Napanee, Ontario. Ben will be lovingly missed by his wife of 55 years Lucia Bogisch (Roelofs) and daughter Ilonka (Robert Seychuck), son Michael, grandson Scott Buckingham and wife Sarah (Thompson) and grand daughter Gabrielle Buckingham and husband Ari (Black).
Cremation has taken place. Memories and condolences may be sent to: [email protected]. Please also visit the following website dedicated to the celebration of Ben's life and achievements: www.lonewolfcafe.net/eflatmajor
HAFTNER, Dal May 14, 1950 - August 25, 2012
Dal's loving family wish to announce a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at 1: 00PM at the Saanich Fair Grounds (Poplar room), 1528 Stelly's X Road, Central Saanich. Please bring a story to share.
COLETTE, Marie Roy (nee Barber)
March 29th, 1933 - August 29th, 2012
With great sadness we announce that our mother peacefully slipped away August 29, 2012 with family by her side. Born in Vancouver, B.C., mom had many interesting stories of growing up with her family travelling to different areas of BC and Alberta while her father designed many of the bridges and trestles for the trans-Canada railway. Mom settled in Vancouver, where she met our father, and worked as a marine operator among other switchboard jobs, Mom swam competitively and was on the 1954 British Empire Games team. Mom spent many hours volunteering for different organizations such as Pony club, Riding for the Disabled, Special Olympics as well as high school track and field. Mom also worked for Michell Farms for many years. Mom loved participating in many activities such as driving her pony and buggy, X-C skiing, racewalking, and coaching. After years of living a simple life of moderation and traditional values, mom was rewarded with the great enjoyment she had in the world of cruising where she made many friends. Having raised 4 children largely on her own, with loving husband Ray Roy, who was a mariner working at sea most of our lives, (we lost dad to cancer in 2007), we remember mom as strong and competent, tackling lifes challenges head-on including her battle with cancer (surpassing all expectations). We would like to thank Dr. Jim Laing and all the wonderful staff at Victoria Hospice for their kindness and loving care. Left to cherish special memories are children Lisa, Celia (Terry Michell), Michael (Sacha), Stephen (Gordana) and 15 grandchildren who mom (gramma) loved deeply and was so very proud of.
Friends and family are invited to join us at a Celebration of Life in honour of our mother, on September 29th, 2012 at The Beachhouse Restaurant, 5109 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria from 1 to 4pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to Victoria Hospice or a hospice of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
FANE, Doris ELAINE Louise (nee Fraser)
Passed away peacefully at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on September 12th. She was born in Moose Jaw, Sask. and moved with her family to Vancouver at an early age. She then came to Victoria in 1941 as her father was a Chief Petty Officer serving in the Dockyard. She attended Victoria High School and on leaving school worked in the office of McLennan, McFeeley & Prior. She was married in 1946 and became a navy wife. She lived in many locations in Canada as well as Philadelphia USA. She is survived by her husband, Peter, Daughter Kathy and son-in-law David plus grandchildren Amy and Matthew and great grandchildren Hailey and Nathan plus nephews and nieces in Canada, UK and USA. A special thank you to Dr.. Bosman and Dr. Bosenberg and the wonderful staff at the Saan. Penn Hospital ER and Acute Care Unit.
There will be no funeral service as per her request but donations may be made to the Saanich Penninsula Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice.
GILL, Avtar Kaur
January 1st, 1932 - September 10, 2012
With great sadness we announce the passing of Avtar, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Predeceased by husband Jagat Singh Gill, son-in-law Ajit and half-sister Gurmit. Avtar will be forever remembered and missed by her children, Joginder (Virginia), Nirmal (Lisa), Narinder, Jaspall (Shelley), Shaninder, Manjiat (Paul), Mingy (Robert), Nasibo, Surjan, Paulo (Pakar), and numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After Avtar immigrated from Punjab, India in 1957, she settled in Victoria and devoted her life to raising her children. She worked for many years at Oak Bay Lodge and after retirement, dedicated her time to caring for her many grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Priory for the wonderful care they gave our dear mother.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple, 1210 Topaz Ave., Victoria, BC at 1: 00 pm.
CALLIN, Stuart Douglas
May 7th, 1924 - September 3rd, 2012
Doug passed suddenly and peacefully on September 3rd, 2012 leaving his wife Edna, son John, daughters Pat and Kelly, grandchildren Doug, April, Jason, Shaun Adam, niece Leslie and best friend Al. Doug flew helicopters for the Coastguard and considered himself a lucky man to have had a career he loved so much. He was a master at crosswords and loved discussing the english language. Many thanks to Dr. Alec Walton, Dr. John MacPherson and Kiwanis Pavilion staff for their compassionate care.
GOW, Stanley William Born May 30th, 1928 in Victoria, BC
At a very young age Stan sailed with the Merchant Navy and saw much of the world in the 1940s. After returning to Victoria he met and married Janina (Jean) Gryzbowski on August 12, 1949. Stan worked for Evans, Coleman & Johnson Bros. making, delivering and pouring concrete for renowned locations like the old Canada Post Office and the Memorial Arena. He co-founded and worked at Day's Spring Works before joining the City of Victoria Fire Department in April 1954. Stan battled many historic fires including The Stewart and Hudson Mill Fire, Royal Athletic Park, and Government House in 1957, for which he received a commendation from Lt. Governor Iona Campagnola at the 50th anniversary celebration in 2007. Proud to be a firefighter, Lum retired as an Assistant Chief on February 28, 1985. In the early 1990s Stan became a valued member of the The Victoria Fire Department Historical Society to help preserve the history of the Victoria Fire Department. Stan was a celebrated member of the Central Saanich Lions where he happily devoted many hours and earned their highest award in consecutive years. After a valiant battle with COPD, Stan succumbed to heart failure on September 6, 2012. Predeceased by father John (1942), wife Jean (1990), and mother Christina (1991). Stan was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by daughter Marilyn (Gary) and granddaughters Jennifer and Tamara Rundell; brother Ian (Ann) in Burnaby; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada/USA. Stan was one of a kind and will be missed by his special friend Edna, his buddy Ian, his caring neighbours, many comrades, friends and especially Bernice and his amazing extended family at the R-n-R Diner, his home away from home, in Saanichton, B.C. Thanks to the staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital for the care and compassion for Mr. Gow.
A no fuss, no muss guy, Stan did not want a service; he wanted a party. Date: Sunday, September 23rd, 2012. Time: 3pm. Please email: [email protected] or call 250-479-7400 for location.
KINNEY, Harold David
Our kind, caring, gentle man left us on September 7th, 2012 at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Victoria on April 16th, 1931, he lived and worked in several parts of the province including Kelowna, Smithers, Prince George and Nanaimo, returning to Victoria in 1986 which he always called home. He was active in the Jaycees and received a JCI Senatorship. He leaves to mourn his wife, Jeanette; daughter, Karen; sons, Brett and Scott; brother, Robert (Marguerite); sister, Jane (Barry); sister-in-law, Betty; grandsons, Ryan, Tyler (AIlyson) and Dylan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life will be held on September 22nd, 2012 at 2: 00-5: 00 pm at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Dr. in Victoria. In lieu of flowers, in his memory, donations to the charity of your choice is appreciated.
KONICZEK, Janette
aka Oma/Mama/Mrs. K.,
February 29, 1924 - September 7, 2012
Age 88. Oma passed away peacefully at home on the day of her late husband's birthday. Oma will always be cherished and loved for her strong and outspoken nature, her mischievous sense of humour, her delicious German cooking and her need to feed everyone who walked into her home. Thanks to the many wonderful family members and friends, including the boys in the shop, who shared their hearts, stories and appetites with Oma. Special thanks to the team of doctors and nurses who supported Oma by offering their care and friendship throughout the years. Thank you to Sheila, Oma's caregiver and companion during the remaining weeks she was with us.
A celebration of Oma's life will be held on Saturday, September 29th, 1-4 pm at Janette's home, 275 Viaduct Ave. West in Victoria.
HULL, Joan Gladys April 11, 1917 - September 4, 2012
Joan was born in 1917, in London, England, during the First World War. Her father, John Thomas Joy, was away for long periods of time serving in Palestine with the army. He was gone so long that Joan remembers not being sure of who he was on return, a man in a coarse and scratchy wool uniform. Joan's mother Emily was an actress, and appeared in some stage plays in the early 1900's.
In those days, milk was still delivered by horse drawn wagons in London. One day, while walking backwards in the street, just for fun, she was run over and nearly trampled by a team of horses, falling underneath them. The horses, perhaps having experience with this, just carefully stepped around her.
Growing up during the depression of the 1930's could be tough. Sometimes the family meal consisted of just fat smeared on bread, and perhaps a cup of tea. Joan's father did what he could to make a living. He had an artistic flair, and worked for a while for the company that made "Guinness" beer. He came up with some of the advertising logos that endured for many years. There was time though, for the occasional bicycling trip to the seashore, and some swimming.
Just as things started looking up, the Second World War came along, and London suffered greatly from the "blitz"-the concentrated German bombing campaign. Joan volunteered for civil defense, and helped coordinate fire fighting. She saw some horrendous sights at times, while walking home in the morning after a night of bombing. She was once just missed by a falling piece of shrapnel that came close enough to tear her raincoat. The family endured through this however. One night Emily, Joan's mother, was knocked out of bed by the concussion of a nearby bomb, and sleepily climbed back in muttering, "damned inconsiderate neighbours!"
Later, Joan enlisted in the Royal Navy, and was posted to the far north of Scotland where she worked as a signal decoder. There she met future husband Norman, a Canadian pilot then acting as a flying instructor for the Royal Air Force. They managed to find some time to date and see a bit of Britain, enjoying the small villages and local pubs. A favorite spot was Bournemouth on the south coast. They married in 1944 in a London church-missing its roof due to bombing!
After the war, she embarked on a new life in Canada, sailing to Quebec, and taking the train across the country to Victoria. As a Londoner, she was a little taken aback by the wide-open spaces, and seemingly endless forest and prairie. They traveled around a lot, as Norman was still in the Air Force, and saw a lot of Canada and also Europe.
During this time she raised three children, and also worked much of the time to bring in some extra money, her energy never flagging. Joan was always an optimist, seeing the good side in people and never dwelling on the negative. She was also quite social, and enjoyed talking with people, and was not averse to taking a good shot of rum now and then. She was employed for over twenty-five years with Tilden, a car rental company. Even at eighty she had no interest in slowing down, and was still doing security work for the Commissionaires. Joan was also active in the Canadian Legion and the Ex-Wrens Association.
Life was transient in the Air Force, with moves often coming every three years or so. But eventually Norman and Joy settled down and bought a house in Sidney, BC. It was close to the airport, and so had the familiar sound of planes taking off and landing. They had a long retirement in Sidney, about thirty years, before Alzheimer's disease forced a move into a care facility.
She passed away on September 4th, 2012. A celebration of her life will be held at 1318 Denman Street on September 16th, 4pm.
MACLEAN, Roderick Allan
August 20th, 2011 - September 9th, 2012
With sadness we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of Rod MacLean at age 61. Survived by his children, Brandi MacLean, Dana MacLean (Becky), 'step-daughter' Christina Mayo, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and 5 nieces and nephews. Born in Vancouver, his unconventional life was lived all over BC, and he spent his last 30 years in Victoria, the city he loved.
We will be honoring and celebrating his life, his extraordinary story telling, sense of humour, and enormous capacity for love on Saturday, September 15, 2012, 11: 00am at Sands Funeral Chapel in Victoria. Special thanks to all his doctors and nurses, the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre, St. Pauls Audiology Clinic and the staff at VGH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the IDHHC or Dandelion Society.
