Clara Irene “Renie” Wilson
January 29, 2009
Clara Irene (Renie) Wilson
Mom was born near Brierley Hill in England on January 7, 1916, and passed away peacefully at home in Sidney on January 28, 2009. Renie’s fate was sealed when she met Alec while visiting her Aunt in Birmingham. Alec was visiting his Uncle who boarded there. Upon meeting Mom, Dad immediately declared that he had met the woman he was going to marry. Although Dad returned to duty in Italy and Mom went back to work at the Goodyear factory they managed to marry during a furlough. At the end of the war they immigrated to Regina, where their first son was born. Mom and Dad eventually settled in Nanaimo where their remaining three children were born. She raised her family, living at the same house on Machleary Street for thirty-three years until a fire destroyed the home in 1983. Soon after, she moved to Victoria and lived with Rose and Rick until her passing.
Mom was predeceased in 1975 by her husband, Alec, and shortly after, by her only brother Howard. She is survived and will be sadly missed by her sons Ian (Joann) and Mal (Sue) and her daughters Heather Murcheson (Jim) and Rose Patterson (Rick). Mom is also survived by eleven grandchildren (Sean, Reid, Bethany, and their mother Jane; Carrie-Anne, Michael, and Stephen; Kim, Brent, and Karen; Caitlin and Matthew) and three great-grandchildren ( Jack, Alex, and Brody) and several nieces and nephews.
Rose and her family unselfishly cared for Mom in her later years, especially when her health declined. Granny will be especially missed by grandchildren Caitlin and Matthew, who lived with her their entire lives.
Renie was a gentle and kind woman who was loyal to family and friends. She enjoyed knitting, crosswords and reading. She was witty, patient and resourceful, making many sacrifices to provide a warm and loving home through challenging times. Mom taught us the value of honesty, hard work and perseverance. She had a fondness for flowers and sunshine, fish and chips and sweets. She was truly loved and leaves us with many rich memories.
“We’ll meet you in the sunny garden for a hot cup of tea, milk first”
Funeral service to be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:00 am with the Reverend Don Hatfield officiating. Interment to follow at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens in Nanaimo.
Special thanks to Dr. Linda Wilson, Robyne, Gayle, and Annabelle. We truly appreciate the care and compassion you showed Mom.
Anna Pellizzaro
January 29, 2009
Passed away on January 27, 2009 in Edmonton while surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Selva di Trissino, Italy. She strived through difficult times during the war in Northern Italy and acquired a great strength that she carried throughout her whole life. She first met her husband, Silvio, on the front steps of the town hall in Trissino. They were later married in 1949. Anna immigrated to Canada in 1957 to create a wonderful new life in Victoria, BC for herself and her family. She spent many years working outside the home at the Glenshiel and was loved by many there. At home, she took pride in her garden and its abundance of fruits and vegetables. We will all miss her exceptional skills of preparing traditional Italian meals. Anna loved socializing with family and friends, playing cards, knitting and spent most of her retirement dedicated to lovingly caring for her husband. She taught her children and grandchildren great lessons of love; to have strength and endurance through all times. Anna was predeceased by her husband, Silvio in 2003 and is survived by her three children, Irma (Gerald), Rosetta (Dave) and Joe (Patti). She has eight grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Adrian, Lisa, Monica, Sergio, Hollie, Samantha, Marco and Alexandra. She also has four great-grandchildren, Emilie, Naomi, Ariana and Jacob. Surviving brothers and sisters in Italy are Teresina (Berto), Gianni (Rosetta) and Giulietta (Franco). Anna will be sadly missed by her family and friends who will lovingly remember her always. Ciao for now Mom/Nonna, we love you! “Anyway…”
A Prayer Service will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Blanshard & View Streets on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 12:00 Noon. Entombment entrusted to Royal Oak Burial Park. Reception to follow at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Flawrence Edith Moore
January 29, 2009
1920 – 2009
Flawrence passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 27, 2009 with family at her side. She was born on September 30, 1920 in Vancouver, BC. In 1948 she moved to Sooke along with her husband and two young daughters. Flawrence and her late husband Linn operated the Castle café in Sooke during the late fifties. She was later employed at the Sooke post office until her retirement. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and Great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family; Sister Gladys (Alf), Daughters Loretta (John) Acreman, Linda (Hugh) Wadams: Grandchildren Derek (Traci), Lorne (Kathy), Charlene, Carol (Glenn), Stephen, and Heather (Ra’ed); Great-Grandchildren Kelli, Tara, Cole, and Nojoud, as well as many. Nieces and nephews. She was pre-decreased by her husband Linn, Mother Elizabeth and Father Ted Styker.
The family of Flawrence would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Staff of the Kiwanis Pavilion for their loving care during the last five years.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of followers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Hartland Ross Finley
January 28, 2009
FINLEY, Hartland Ross
1921 – 2009
Hart died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in hospice, Victoria, BC on January 22, 2009. He was born in Montreal on August 19, 1921.
Predeceased by his parents Eric Barrett Finley and Eugenie Marjorie Ross, sister Shirley Paul and brother Eric Gault Finley.
Hart will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 58 years, Margaret Mackay, and his devoted children Heather (Rob Burpee), Sandra and Gordon (Debbie Childs). Remembering their dear Grampie are his seven grandchildren – Danica, Bryony, Somer, Brad, Melanie, Cody and Sarah. He is also survived by his brother Alan Finley (Shirley) of Victoria, his sister Mary Riley (George) of Ottawa and many extended family members.
Hart and Marg spent their married life in Ottawa where they happily raised their children. Hart’s distinguished career in aviation was followed by many rewarding years of volunteer work with Scouts, Habitat for Humanity and the Parkinson’s Society. He and Marg felt blessed to have had many memorable trips to faraway places. They moved to Victoria in 2005 to be near their daughters, but kept their many eastern friends close to their hearts.
Hart was a remarkable gentleman who lived his entire life with grace and dignity, humour and fairness. He was loved and admired by all who knew him.
The family thanks Cory and Laura and the staff of Victoria Hospice for their heartfelt care.
A private memorial service will be held at Somerset House in Victoria on February 21st at 2 p.m. followed by an open celebration at 3 p.m.
In Hart’s memory, the family would appreciate donations to Victoria Hospice, 1510 Fort St, Victoria V8S 5J2 or online at victoriahospice.org
Hart was fond of saying “you can’t fly on one wing” so at your next happy hour, please raise your glass to a truly lovely soul.
Jerry Prowse
January 28, 2009
PROWSE, Jerry
September 30, 1926 – January 23, 2009
Jerry passed away suddenly at Royal Jubilee Hospital at the age of 82. Born in Charlottetown, PEI. Predeceased by his loving wife, Madge Norrine in 2007. Lovingly remembered by his 3 children Debbie (Randy), Shane (Jennine), Kim (Garry Mick); his 7 grandchildren Karen, Christine, James, Alesia, Kaitlyn, Nicole, Victoria; his 4 great grandchildren Caleb, Hunter, Kaiah, Thomas; his brother Sam and sisters Vivia, Mary and sister-in-law Dianne. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather. Avid sailor, dedicated curler and craftsman extraodinaire. He could do anything he set his mind to.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the McCall’s Family Centre. Donations may be made to the Centennial United Church or charity of choice.
Paul Lawrence Fourchalk
January 27, 2009
Obituary for Paul Lawrence Fourchalk
Fourchalk – Paul Lawrence died peacefully on January 25, 2009 in Victoria, BC. He was born on January 22, 1930 in Vancouver, BC. He is survived by his brother in law George Ferdinands, his nephews Paul and Steve Ferdinands and his nieces Dolores Shortman and Anne Ferdinands.
He was raised in Vancouver and after graduating high school, he joined the seminary and moved to Ontario to study philosophy and theology. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1959 and worked to serve God as Pastor and Superior in Alberta and Saskatchewan until 1980. He then moved on to begin a career in family counselling in Wainwright, Alberta where he helped many individuals, couples and families to find new meaning in life.
Paul retired to Victoria in 1996 and was a very active parishioner with St. Andrew’s Cathedral, participating in a number of church activities and with other volunteer groups in Victoria. He was known for his great spirit of kindness, his wonderful sense of humour, and his generosity, enthusiasm and patience. Paul was an open, sensitive and caring man, always willing to offer a friendly hand to his many friends and family.
A celebration of his life will be held with a funeral mass at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Victoria on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12 noon. A reception will follow in the cathedral hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
B. Margaret “Marg” Bridgeman (nee Francis)
January 27, 2009
September 13, 1914 – January 22, 2009
It is with great sadness that her family announces the death of Marg Bridgeman, age 94 years, in Glengarry Hospital, Victoria. Marg was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack; parents John and Lucy Francis; brothers Lloyd, Manley and Tom; sister-in-law Peggy Francis; brother-in-law Dick Bridgeman and his wife, Joey; as well as other Bridgeman siblings, nieces and nephews. Marg is survived by her brother Phil Francis and his wife, Jean, of Battleford, Sask; nieces Linda Dustan Selinger (Patrick) of Brandon, Man., and Marilyn Francis (Detlef Friedrich) of Berlin, Germany; great-nieces Leanne Dustan of Gatineau, Que., Lori Dustan Lafond (Darrell) and their daughters Ayla and Riley of Winnipeg, Man., and Lisa Dustan of Montreal, Que.; cousin Teddy Warrick and his wife, Jan, of Summerset, Bath, England. She is also survived by nephew Don Bridgeman (Marilyn) of Lachine, Que., and niece Shirley Bridgeman Fair (George) of Newnan, Georgia, and all of their children and families.
Born and raised on Norton Farm in the Cleveland/Lindequist district west of Battleford, Saskatchewan, Marg later trained as a nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sask. After graduation she worked at the Royal Vic for a time before returning home to care for her family, combining that with nursing work in the Battlefords — privately and at the local hospital. In 1946 she accepted the position of Matron at the hospital in Turtleford, Sask. One of the first people she met in Turtleford was Jack Bridgeman, a local businessman. They married on September 15, 1947.
In early 1956 Marg and Jack “retired” to British Columbia and after a few months in Vancouver, happily settled in Victoria. Marg continued her nursing career — first at St. Joseph’s Hospital, then Victoria General, from which she retired in 1973. Jack worked as a Commissionaire at Rocky Point until a few years before his death on June 1, 1968.
Marg had a great many friends and maintained a huge written correspondence throughout Canada and abroad. She loved Victoria and Vancouver Island — truly thought of it as paradise. She enjoyed taking a daily walk through Cook Street Village and meeting and greeting people. For many years Marg was a faithful member of St.Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church, Royal Oak. Over the years she enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and watching sports, especially curling and football (particularly the Saskatchewan Roughriders!) She will always be remembered as a loving sister and aunt, a good neighbour, a kind and thoughtful friend.
Heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers and staff on Chandler Unit at Glengarry Hospital. Thank you and much love to those who visited and cared for Marg, especially during the last few months, among them Dave and Sue, Linda McNayr and Kelby McNayr, Audrey Suttie, Wayne and Donna Watson, Bernice Charters. To you and to others not particularly mentioned here, your friendship was a precious thing to Marg and you held a special place in her heart.
Funeral Service to take place on Friday, January 30th 2009, 2:30 p.m. at St./Michaels & All Angels Anglican Church, 4733 West Saanich Rd.,Victoria B.C. Internment to take place at a later date. Those attending are invited to a reception at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 750 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC, V8T 1Z4, Arthritis Society of BC, 2680 Richmond Rd., Victoria BC, V8R 4S9 or charity of ones choice.
Michael Edward Wolsynuk
January 21, 2009
WOLSYNUK Mike (Red) – Passed away on January 16, 2009 in Victoria, at the age of 26 years. He is survived by his loving mother, Debby; his father, Larry (Sandra); his sister, Ava; his grandparents, Jack and Del Bowers; his aunts, uncles, their families and many good friends. A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Esquimalt Branch No. 172, Royal Canadian Legion, 622 Admirals Road, on Friday, January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to the Victoria General Hospital, ICU, 1 Hospital Way, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 6R5.
Mike (Red) Wolsynuk
January 19, 2009
WOLSYNUK Mike (Red) – Passed away on January 16, 2009 in Victoria, at the age of 26 years. He is survived by his loving mother, Debby; his father, Larry (Sandra); his sister, Ava; his grandparents, Jack and Del Bowers; his aunts, uncles, their families and many good friends. A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Esquimalt Branch No. 172, Royal Canadian Legion, 622 Admirals Road, on Friday, January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to the Victoria General Hospital, ICU, 1 Hospital Way, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 6R5.
Kimberly Ann Waters
January 19, 2009
Born January 7, 1969 in Victoria, BC. Passed away suddenly on January 7, 2009 in St. Jean, Quebec.
A Celebration of Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Burial to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
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