Frank Devlin Hughes
September 30, 2004
HUGHES, Frank Devlin – Frank left us early Wednesday morning, September 29, 2004. He leaves behind Patti a special love and Myrna a special friend , who both loved him very dearly and will miss him so much. He also leaves two daughters, Angela and Julie; two sisters, Linda and Esther; and two brothers, Johnny and Norman.
A graveside service will be held at ROYAL OAK BURIAL PARK, 4673 Falaise Dr., on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
God Bless you, Frank
Mrs. Mildred Ethel Anderson
September 28, 2004
ANDERSON Mildred Ethel – Peacefully, on September 27, 2004 in Victoria in her 92nd year.
Charles (Chuck) Cusmanic
September 28, 2004
CUSMANIC – Charles (Chuck) passed away peacefully on Sept 26th 2004 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his daughter, Judy. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Kitty; daughter, Cathy (Richard); grandchildren, Rebecca, Gordon (Angela), Katie (Cory) and Jennifer. Chuck was a loving husband, father, papa and a very dear friend. Chuck loved Ireland and all his Irish family, especially Margaret.
Kathleen Alice McIlvenny
September 16, 2004
MCILVENNY Beloved Kathleen (Kay) Alice, passed away peacefully in the Victoria Hospice on September 8, 2004. Born on February 19, 1939, and a lifetime resident of Esquimalt, Kay was predeceased by her loving parents, Millicent and Gerry McIlvenny in the 60′s and 70′s. As a child, Kay was a student of St. Ann’s Academy, where the Sisters of Saint Ann taught her. Over the years she enjoyed Girl Guides, cats and dogs, ceramics, bowling, shuffleboard, bingo and her membership with the Royal Canadian Legion, Esquimalt Branch No. 172. Kay enjoyed working with and retiring from the Federal Government and loved living in Esquimalt. She was well known in the neighbourhood, starting at 1317 Lyall Street, her family home, and later relocating with her parents to 1241 Juno Street to care for her aging grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Higgins. At each of her Esquimalt addresses, Kay gained countless friends. Remembered lovingly by long-time close friends, Maureen, Darlene and special cancer volunteer driver, Allison, who both gave of themselves helping Kay every way they could. A caring friend to Pat for 45 years, they shared much laughter.
With cremation as her wish, Kay’s ashes will be scattered at Saxe Point, remembering and honouring her.
A Memorial Service will be held on at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please buy someone a cup of coffee in the Plaza neighbourhood and emember Kay with love and laughter. Kay’s cat, Lucky is now purring happily in a new home.
Beryl Eileen Steel
September 15, 2004
STEEL – Beryl Eileen, born March 15, 1915 in Big River, SK, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2004 in Victoria, B.C.
Dorothy Marguerite Parker
September 15, 2004
PARKER – Dorothy Marguerite on August 22, 2004.
Daniel Bernard Maloney
September 15, 2004
MALONEY – Daniel Bernard passed away peacefully in Hospice on September 10, 2004 after a 5-year battle with A.L.S. with his family at his side. Dan was born on September 5, 1941 in Regina. Predeceased by his mother and father, Mary and Jack and brother Joe. Survived by his daughters Denise Aitken (Rob), Colleen Griffiths, Janet Lowe (Derek), sisters Rosemarie Zozula (Pete), Judy Pusateri (Chuck), brother Barry, and special “cuz” Nora Hynes. Grampa Dan’s grandchildren were very special to him: R.J., Trevor, Kyle, Colin, Allison, Nicholas, Jayden and Kyra. Also many cousins, nieces and nephews. Dan attended St. Louis College and he worked in the family grocery store, The Busy Bee, for several years. He then started his career in the dairy industry and was deeply saddened when, after 38 years, his health forced him to retire from Island Farms Dairy. When he was first diagnosed with A.L.S. he vowed, in his own words, “to live with A.L.S. not die with A.L.S.”. He then joined the A.L.S. support group and was an inspiration to everyone. He corresponded by Email with hundreds of people all over the world to help them with their illness. He was a main fundraiser and advocate for the ALS walks in Nelson and Victoria. Dan received the “Mary Pollock Award” in May of this year which is a national award given out annually to a volunteer for their outstanding contributions and achievements in developing the “Walk to D’Feet” to its fullest potential. Dan had an amazing zest for life and his quick wit and cheerfulness was apparent to everyone who crossed his path. It is really impossible to mention all the exceptional people who came in contact with Dan since his diagnosis of ALS who enhanced his world not only with regards to physical care, but also in friendship and understanding of his needs. There are no words to express his/our gratitude to all those who deserve personal recognition – the list is genuinely too long! Please know that the family acknowledges and treasures each and everyone of you who provided the love, care and understanding towards Dan. A special thank you, as well, to pastoral care coordinator, Dean Henderson, who became a dear friend as well, Dan’s exceptional Island Farms family and all friends and relatives who were so supportive in Dan’s life. A special thank you to David MacMillan for everything he has done for Dan. Thanks to the exceptional hospice team for their compassion and care in making Dan’s last few days comfortable.
Prayers will be offered on Sunday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. St. Mary’s, 861 Fairfield Rd.
Funeral Mass on Monday, September 20 at 12:10 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain St., with Reverend Bernard Hanley and Msgr. Phillip Hanley officiating. Dan was so driven and focused to find a cure for ALS that his wish, in lieu of flowers, was to have donations to the A.L.S. B.C., 119 – 1600 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6J 1R3 and/or join us, in Dan’s memory, for the 2nd annual “Walk to D’Feet” ALS on Sunday, September 26 at 10:00 A.M. at Uvic Ring Road.
Anthony Gerrit Schoonkind
September 15, 2004
SCHOONKIND – Anthony passed away September 11, 2004. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands April 17, 1919. Anthony is survived by his loving wife, Theodora of 58 years and son Anthony (Elizabeth) and daughter Engelina and grandson Alexander. He was a much beloved husband , father, grandfather, and friend.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the staff at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Palliative Care Unit and Dr. Graham Davidson. A private family service was held earlier in the week.
John Mar
September 14, 2004
MAR – John Mar, P.Eng. – passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 9, 2004 with his loving wife of 23 years, Irene, at his side.
Joseph Victor DiCastri
September 8, 2004
DICASTRI – Joseph Victor – died September 1, 2004 after a short illness at Glengarry Hospital, Victoria, B.C. at the age of 92 years.
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