FARMERE, JOHN (Red Dog) Monday, 12 Feb 2007
Victoria, BC
1946 to 2007
Red, beloved spouse, father, grandfather passed peacefully February 12th, 2007 at the young age of 60. Red is survived by his loving family, daughter, Tara, grandchildren, Karli, Nicholas, and loving spouse, Karen and her children, Len, Jennifer, and their families. Red Dog will be greatly missed by his large extended family and many friends. “RIDE WITH THE WIND”
A celebration of Red’s life will be held at Luxton Hall, Langford, Sunday, February 25th at 2pm.
JEWELL, Juanita Philpott Thursday, 01 Feb 2007
Victoria, BC
JEWELL, Juanita Philpott passed suddenly on February 1st, 2007, at the age of 81. She will be greatly missed by her family, and many friends.
YEARSLEY, Ellen Willard Sunday, 28 Jan 2007
Victoria, BC
(1913-2007)
Died peacefully Sunday, January 28 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria. She is survived by her daughters Meredith and Karen and her sister Lois. In accordance with her wishes, her ashes will be scattered over a meadow of wildflowers.
CONRAD, WALTER (Wally) CHARLES Wednesday, 24 Jan 2007
Victoria, BC
Born Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, January 21, 1933, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria on January 24, 2007. Wally is survived by his wife of 21 years, Daphne, stepchildren Karen, Bob, Ken and Rick, grand-children Pamela, Kristin, Lindsay, Cassandra, Ryan, brother Jackie Conrad and several nieces and nephews. Wally spent 21 years as a Merchant Seaman and served 11 years in the Canadian Army, gaining the rank of Provost Martial, spending time in Korea. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend Wally’s Memorial Service on February 12 at 1:00pm, to be held at the Trafalgar-Pro Patria Legion, 411 Gorge Rd, Victoria. The family wishes to thank Dr.’s Andrew Attwell, Alan Cook and Bruce Piercy and the Hospice Palliative Team for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vancouver Island Cancer Clinic or charity of choice.
ABERCROMBIE, MURA (KNOWLES) - Tuesday, 16 Jan 2007
Victoria, BC
Born in Vernon, B.C. on June 5th 1910 as Mura Murdock Seaman, Mura died peacefully at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Victoria on January 16th 2007. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmet Wilson Abercrombie in 1982; her daughter-in-law Jill Abercrombie in 2006; brothers Charles Seaman and Arnold Knowles; and sisters Ida and Vera. Mura leaves behind her brother Jack Knowles (Goldie) and family; her sons Jack Abercrombie, Danny (Nicci) Abercrombie; grandchildren Stephen (Darla), David, Elizabeth (John), Todd (Morley), Lance (Jenni); great grandchildren Braelynn, Claire, Thomas, Sarah, Tom, Max, Carys and Drew; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Our dear mother was a very caring person with a delicious sense of humour gaining many friends during her lifetime. She was always ready to help out and was a gracious hostess who gave generously of her time to others. After raising her family she worked part-time in the lingerie department of Eaton’s in Victoria for many years, a job she loved very much. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chan and to the staff at Mount St. Mary Hospital for their selflessness and the many kindnesses shown our mother. Private interment at Hatley Memorial Gardens, Victoria, BC. An occasion to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date. It was Mura’s wish that those wanting to commemorate her life do so by performing an act of kindness.
FAIRES, MARJORIE HELEN Thursday, 04 Jan 2007
Victoria, BC
passed away at Campbell River Hospital on January 4, 2007. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister and brother. Marge is survived by her loving husband, Guy Faires, son: Douglas Faires of Calgary, daughter: Debra (Louis) Van Solkema of Tahsis, grandchildren: Casey, Codey, Corylee, Leilani, and Kaitlynn. Extended family: Bill (Corinne), Emelie, Evan, Lisa (Pat), Paige, Dan.
Brother: Terry Rowsell of Calgary. Sisters: Audrey Cairns and Joan Gavel of Calgary and sister-in-law Mercedes Rowsell of Newfoundland, nieces and nephews: Diane, Terry, Tracy and Angie.
Marge attended Jubilee Christian Community Church in Colwood, Victoria with her husband Guy for many rears. Both were loved and missed when they moved to Campbell River. Marge loved her flower garden, and people often commented that their home in Victoria looked like a miniature Butchart Gardens. She also loved knitting and crocheting. She was born in Grandfalls, Newfoundland in 1929, then moved to Saskatoon, then Calgary where she met her husband and moved to Victoria where they spent 41 years before moving to Campbell River in July 2006. A celebration of Marge’s life will take place at Elk Falls Chapel, at Elk Falls Cemetery, Highway 28 at General Hill, Campbell River on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 1:30pm with burial to follow. Island Funeral Services, Campbell River, entrusted with arrangements.
SAWYER, Douglas James Monday, 25 Dec 2006
Victoria, BC
Doug was born January 30th, 1943 in Russell, Manitoba to Robert & Dorothy Sawyer and passed away peacefully with his family around him on December 25th, 2005 (complications resulting from a stroke). Doug was raised in Foxwarren, Manitoba and came to BC in 1961 to join the Navy. Doug was predeceased by a sister (Roberta) in 1948 and his father Bob in 1968. He will be fondly remembered by his son Rob (Jackie), daughter Crystal, his mother and Step-father Dorothy and Harold Gollmer Scott, sister Shirley (Ted) Scott and brother Ken (Terry) Sawyer. Also, Bunny who made his last year very happy. Doug was a heavyduty machine operator joining local #115 in 1971. His favourite pastimes included: golfing, fishing, curling and gambling. Please come and share your thoughts and memories at a celebration of Doug’s life on Sunday, January 8th, 2006 at 1pm in the main ballroom at the Crown Isle Golf & Country Club in Courtenay, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Doug’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
BURTENSHAW, Margaret Patricia Saturday, 23 Dec 2006
Victoria, BC
BURTENSHAW, Margaret passed away on December 23, 2006 in Saanichton, B.C. She was born in London, England on April 5, 1928. Predeceased by her husband, Stan in 1991. Survived by her daughters, Jean (Wayne) and Patricia (Paul); grandchildren, Martin (Julianne), David (Alice) and great-grandchildren, Jessica and Andrew; and many extended family and friends.
Pat was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral service will be held at MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #107-1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8X 4C9.
McCALL BROS. of VICTORIA.
FRAZER, Doreen (nee Duncan) Thursday, 21 Dec 2006
Victoria, BC
April 15, 1941 - December 21, 2005
Doreen’s family invites you to join them for tea, Saturday, January 21, 2pm-4pm at the Eagle Hall (downstairs) 921 First Avenue, Ladysmith.
ABEL, David Charles Sunday, 10 Dec 2006
Victoria, BC
ABEL, David Charles passed away peacefully at age 69 on December 10th, 2005 at RJH. Predeceased by son Michael, survived by wife Diana, daughter Laura, grandchildren John, David & Laurel and sister Dorothy. Memorial gathering will be held at Saanichton Fair Grounds on Saturday, January 14th, 2006 at 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
