Leonard (Len) Cookson Thomas
March 30, 2005
THOMAS Leonard (Len) Cookson – It’s with deepest love, respect and sadness that we announce Len’s passing on Monday, March 28th, 2005.
Magdalen Effa
March 30, 2005
EFFA – Magdalen passed away in Victoria, Easter Sunday 2005. She was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan in 1916. “Madalen” was predeceased by her husband Alix in 1991. She is survived by her daughters Sharon Courtney of Walnut Creek CA. Doreen Effa of Sooke B. C.; grandson Kevin Courtney (Terry); great grand children Aiden and Erin.
Barbara Lort
March 29, 2005
LORT, Barbara, nee Crowdy
September 1920 – March 2005
Beloved wife of Tony Lort, who preceded her in death, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2005 from natural causes.
Annie Madill
March 29, 2005
MADILL, Annie passed away suddenly March 27, 2005, born in Kaslo, B. C., November 29, 1922. Predeceased by her husband
Irma Margaret Elderkin
March 29, 2005
ELDERKIN, Irma Margaret
With sorrow, we announce the passing of our cherished Mum, Nana and Great-Nana on March 28, 2005 in her 97th year.
Hung Fai (Frank) Chan
March 29, 2005
CHAN, Hung Fai (Frank)
Passed away peacefully in Victoria on March 23, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Frank was born in Quang Tong, China on December 7, 1936 and came to Canada in 1986.
Frank is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, and grandchildren in China. He leaves behind a brother, Steven See Sang (Bernice Oi Lan), nieces, a nephew, a great-niece and a great-nephew in Victoria.
The family wishes to give a heartfelt thank-you to Lorne and Jan Webb for their special friendship and care of Frank.
Funeral service to be held at MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Friday, April 1, 2005 at 1:00 pm with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Margaret Jeannie Baskerville Thompson
March 28, 2005
THOMPSON Margaret (Peggy) Jennie Baskerville – Born at Casa Loma in Toronto, Ontario, daughter of the Head Gardener, on August 26, 1917, passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on March 26, 2005.
Richard Lancelot Lake
March 28, 2005
With deep sorrow and regret the family announces the death of Dick Lake. Born September 18, 1918, Dick died on March 24, 2005.
Dick was known and loved for his “punnishing” sense of humour, his gentle generosity and his quiet strength.
Audrey McCallion
March 23, 2005
MCCALLION, Audrey
Mum was born in Victoria on April 25, 1911.
Marion Isabel Edmison (nee Thomson)
March 23, 2005
Marion Isabel Edmison (nee Thomson) passed away peacefully at Central Park Lodge, Victoria on March 19, 2005 at the age of 89.
Born in Arcola Saskatchewan, Marion was educated at Brandon College and Ontario College of Education. Marion married Jack Edmison in 1938 and enjoyed 60 wonderful years of marriage until Jack passed away in 1999.
After early years in Toronto, Winnipeg and Portland, Marion and Jack settled in Victoria in 1951. Marion and Jack were active members of the Victoria medical, golf and Gyro communities where they developed friendships with a wide variety of people.
Marion and Jack are remembered by their only son, Kelly Edmison of Vancouver and his wife Susan and their children Janet and John.
There will not be a funeral. However, a private celebration of Marion’s life will be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Victoria YM-YWCA or the Victoria Symphony.
Ask The Director: