Angela Mary Elworthy
March 24, 2009
Elworthy, Angela Mary (nee Poppleton) 84yr
Peacefully, with daughters by her side on March 22, 2009 at her home in Sunrise Senior Living of Victoria. Angela was born in London, England on October 2, 1924. In 1934 she moved with her family to Buenos Aires, Argentina where her father was Harbour Master (Royal Mail Lines). It was in Buenos Aires where she later met her Canadian husband, Gordon. They married in 1948 and resided in Vancouver and Victoria, BC. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Ethel; husband, Gordon and brother, Edwin. Survived by daughters, Susan Crober (Paul), Jane Elworthy (Lorne), Christine Elworthy; grandchildren, Peter, Geoffrey, Lauren, and James; brother-in-law, Donald (Shirley) Elworthy; sister-in law, Betty-Joan Elworthy and many nieces and nephews in Australia and Canada. Also, remembered by close family friends Betty Tran and Lala Lam.
While raising her family she volunteered many years with the Girl Guide movement and at the Pearkes Clinic. After her husbands passing, Angela carried on with the family property management business and continued to volunteer and be a benefactor for many charities – in particular, Anglican Church Threshold Society and Habitat for Humanity.
She will be remembered for her unassuming demeanor, clever insights, sharp wit, and amazing phrases of wisdom.
Memorial Mass to be held at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, 990 Falmouth on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 1:30 pm with a reception to follow at Sunrise Senior Living, 920 Humboldt St. at 3:30 pm.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Sunrise Senior Living and to the clergy of Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist whose visits gave her great comfort during her last months.
Flowers declined in lieu of donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of BC (http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm ), Anglican Threshold Society, or Habitat for Humanity Victoria, 2100 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4L3.
Philip John Tarr
March 23, 2009
December 22, 1926 – March 13, 2009
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of my husband, our father, our grandpa and our greatpa. After a long battle with Parkinson’s, it was time for him to let go; may he be remembered for how hard he tried. Born in Cardiff, Wales, he emmigrated to Victoria, B.C., Canada in May 1952 with his new bride, Frances and first-born baby boy, Andrew. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 59 years, Frances; children, Andrew (Valerie), Stephen (Janice), Luke (Martina), Vivienne (White), Christine, Peter and Paul; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jeanette, Robert, Matthew, Ariel, Christopher, Shane, Ethan and Tristan; great-grandchildren, Massimo, Hudson and Simone. He is survived by his only brother, Anthony (Betty) of Cheltenham, Glos. England; nephews, Christopher, Martin, Nicholas and their families. Philip played rugby for the Oak Bay Wanderers and because of his love of golf became a member of the Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club for 25 years; Parkinson’s disease robbed him of golf. A special thanks to staff at Aberdeen Hospital (Lansdowne Unit), especially to those who cared for him not only as a patient but as a person. This was not unnoticed by Phil nor by his family; it will not be forgotten.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 2:00 pm, a service will be held at The Royal Oak Garden Chapel with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. A Reception will follow at Sequoia Gardens Memorial. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Parkinson Society of British Columbia, Suite 600, 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1J9. Thank you.
Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
God be with you, Love
Frances and family
Judith Mary Taylor
March 23, 2009
Suddenly at her home in Victoria on March 19, 2009. Born on January 25, 1938, daughter of the late David and Evelyn Dentremont, beloved wife of David, mother of Darren, Christopher and predeceased by Brent, beloved grandmother of Samantha (Mark), Heather and Steven.
Judith retired in 1991 after a long career as a Nurse Practitioner for the Medical Services, Canada. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends in Victoria, Montreal and Edmonton.
A Celebration of her life will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm. followed by a reception in the Family Centre. No flowers by request. Memorial donations to the Victoria Branch, BC SPCA, 3150 Napier Lane, Victoria, V8T 4V5.
Dorothy “Dorrie” Baines
March 22, 2009
BAINES, Dorothy (Dorrie) Alma passed away peacefully on March 20, 2009. Born on January 31, 1920 in London, England. Dorrie was a war bride arriving in Victoria in 1945. She was a member of St. Louis College Mother’s Club and an Honorary Member of St. Patrick’s C.W.L. Predeceased by her husband J. E. (Dick) in 1994, Dorrie is survived by her son Peter (friend Connie), Paul (Karen); granddaughters Seantel (Greg), Jennifer (Scott), Bethany, Andrea (Tyson) and great grandchildren Emma, Abigail, Victoria, Brady, Jackson, Dawson, Piper and Ayla. She is also survived by her dear friends Linda (Allan) Hoem, Michael (Karin) O’Connor, Brian, Paul and David Wesley and long time shopping partner Naomi. We would also like to thank Dr. Sturmwind, Dr. Cuthbert and Dr. Luckhurst for their help and support.
Visitation will be held at McCALL BROS., Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Friday, March 27, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the C.N.I.B., 2340 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V4R 4R9.
Cecil Hobson Humble
March 20, 2009
Humble, LCdr Cecil Hobson “Jack”, CD2
September 20, 1920 – March 18, 2009
Born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Joined the Royal Navy as a Ganges Boy at the age of fourteen and became a commissioned Gunner in May 1945. Emigrated to Canada in 1956, and transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as a Gunnery Officer (Lt). Postings included Gunnery School (Osborne Head) 1956-58; JONQUIERE 1958-60; and VENTURE 1960-66, where he helped develop the Sunset Ceremony and survival training at EXPED. Promoted to LCdr, he was posted to the Bos’n School (Cornwallis) in 1966, followed by Seamanship Division at Fleet School (Halifax) in 1968. Served as Base Social Conditions and Welfare Officer (Stadacona) 1968-70 during the KOOTENAY disaster. Retired to Victoria in Feb 1971 after 37 years of naval service.
Following his retirement from the Navy, he dedicated his life to the service of others as a volunteer; and worked as a Social Worker with the City of Victoria and the BC Provincial Government. Recognized for his 35 years of tireless dedication and leadership in the Boy Scouts of Canada, rising to the level of Assistant Provincial Commissioner. Established and served Fairfield New Horizons as the Musical Coordinator and Director of the Weekly Fairfield Sing-Along for 12 years.
Predeceased by wife Joy (Dunn) in 2005. Survived by son Christopher (Shelley) of Victoria, BC; grandchildren Jade of Calgary; Craig (Shima) of Tokyo; Amber (Clayton Mulholland) of Courtenay, BC (great grandchildren Owl, Coyote and Raven); son Cdr. Robert of Halifax, NS; grandchildren Arwen of Pensacola FL (great grandchildren Bronwen and Atticus), Linnet of Fredericton, Elspeth, Meade, and Rowan of Halifax; Survived by brother George; nephew Deric (Marie); and brother John (Patricia) of Toronto, ON.
Visitation will be held on Monday 23 March 2009, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, at McCall’s Funeral Directors, 1400 Vancouver St., Victoria, BC.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Tuesday 24 March 2009, at Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, BC. Reception will follow.
In memory of Jack, donations can be made to the “Keep a Song in Your Heart” music program at the Fairfield Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. Victoria, BC V8V 3X7; a community organization to which Jack devoted his retirement years.
John Davidson Stewart
March 20, 2009
August 29th,1916 – March 17th, 2009
John Davidson Stewart, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully into the presence of His Lord on March 17th, 2009. He was born in Victoria to John and May Stewart, the oldest of 7 children (Margaret, Andrew, Phyllis, Robin, Jeanie and Angus ). John attended Beacon Hill School, North Ward Elementary and Boys Central. He had paper routes for both the Times and the Colonist during his growing up years and in 1935 he started at the Hudson Bay Company, working there until he began his career at the Victoria Fire Department in 1940. In October of 1943 he married Muriel Burkinshaw and then spent 1944-46 in the Navy before returning to the Victoria Fire Department. The birth of their 4 children began with Andrew in 1945 followed by Roy, Nina and Greg. John became Assistant Fire Chief 5 years before his retirement in 1976. In 1978 John began a new career as a Real Estate Agent. He retired for the second time 10 years later. Throughout his life John was a committed Christian and a wonderful support to his church families, Victoria Gospel and Oaklands Chapels. John had a character of uncompromising integrity, a simple transparent goodness and a deep and genuine love for the Lord.
John, predeceased by his parents and his brothers Andrew, Angus and Robin and sister Margaret, will be lovingly missed by Muriel, his wife of 65 years, children: Andrew (Anita), Roy (Carol), Nina (Brian) and Greg, his grandchildren: Dale (Kelly), Chris and Dave (Alana) Stewart, Jonathan (Shena) and Jamie (Stephanie) Craig, Leah and Karl Westlind, Lois Warren, plus seven great grandchildren, Sean, Jenna, Paige-Marie, Tyler, Ada, Brooke and Riley; John’s sisters, Phyllis Aitken, Jeanie (Dave) Cooke and 2 sisters-in-law, Bea Stewart and Maureen Stewart as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Gideons International.
A Graveside service will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:30 p.m., and a memorial service at Oaklands Chapel, 2736 Fernwood Road at 2 p.m. followed by a reception.
Heartfelt thanks to Ben and Elsa for their exceptional care of John over the past six months.
Helen Catherine Denny
March 17, 2009
Helen Catherine Denny (Watson) passed away peacefully on March 16, 2009. Helen was born in Edmonton to James and Isabel Watson on February 12, 1916. In her teens, she moved to Victoria, where her father opened “The English Sweet Shop” on Yates Street. She attended Sprott Shaw College and worked at Andrew Sheret Ltd. Through the Beaux Arts Club, Mom met Roy Denny who convinced this prairie girl to sail away with him. They married March 19, 1939 and together they raised four children, travelled the world and enjoyed a wonderfully long and fulfilled life. Helen is predeceased by her parents and brother, Bill Watson. She is survived by her devoted husband, Roy; her children, Derek Denny (Lene), Sue McGorman (Bruce), Cathy Denny (David Anderson), John Denny (Sharon); seven grandchildren, Kyle Denny (Heather Clark), Kwyn Maxwell (Aaron), Simon, Dane and Danica Straith, Lee and Shannon Denny as well as 4 great-grandsons; Nathan and Aidan Denny, Noah and Keaton Maxwell. Helen is also survived by her much loved sister, Dorie Salter (Al) in Edmonton and her sister-in-law, Elsie Adamson of Victoria; numerous cousins and many nieces and nephews. Above all, Mom was truly devoted to her large family and wide circle of friends. She was an energetic hostess and always up for a party! Known for her great sense of humour, shrewd Scottish heritage and the ability to juggle many hats, she cared deeply for us all in her entirely sensible and no-nonsense way. Her friends have treasured memories and we thank them all for their love, support and gift of friendship. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sunrise of Victoria who in their professional roles showed much appreciated love and commitment. Helen was a member of P.E.O. and enjoyed many happy hours playing bridge and golf at the Victoria Golf Club.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Victoria Golf Club on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined but for those so wishing a donation to the C.N.I.B., 2340 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 4R9 would be appreciated.
Elizabeth “Betty” Skinner
March 17, 2009
Our beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma passed away at the age of 96, on March 12, 2009. Betty was born in Belfast, Ireland. She settled with her parents and two brothers on a farm in Vulcan, Alberta to be with her cousins, the Fulton clan of ten children. Mom enjoyed skating and playing hockey with her cousins and brothers.
In Calgary, she went to Business school and finished a degree in piano. In 1935 her family moved to Vancouver where she worked at the Royal Bank, General Motors and later Sweeney Cooperage. She met her future husband Jim at a Valentine’s party in 1942 and married in 1944. In 1948 they moved to Port Alberni where Dad opened up the new Woodwards store.
Arlene Joan was born in 1948, followed by Marilyn Anne in 1950. Mom and Dad enjoyed a wonderful social life in Port Alberni. Golf, tennis and music were a big part of their lives. Mom had a strong sense of community, active in Girl Guides and the United Church.
After Dad retired in 1974, they moved to Victoria, continuing to play golf and enjoying their special walks at Willow’s Beach.
Mom’s straight forward attitude, (feisty), razor-sharp mind and loving, compassionate heart will be remembered by all. She found joy in playing bridge, listening to classical music, tackling the crossword puzzles, cheering on the Blue Jays, emailing family and knitting sweaters for her great grandchildren. Her strong faith and values guided us all.
Mom is predeceased by her husband, James Alexander Skinner and her brothers Jim and Gordon Johnston. She is survived by her two daughters: Arlene (Nelson) Storry and Marilyn Taylor; her grandchildren: Paul, Amy (Ken), Karin (Clint), Heather, Sara and Sean; and great grandchildren: Stella, Lily-Anne, Madeline and Claire. Her niece, Diane (Pete) and nephew, Brian (Donna) held a special place in their Aunt Betty’s heart.
A celebration of life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., a reception will follow in McCall’s Family Centre
The family would like to thank the staff at the Kensington for the special relationship they shared with Betty over the past eleven years. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Herbert Domke for providing exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Darrell Forster
March 16, 2009
September 17, 1946 – March 12, 2009
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Darrell Forster. Beloved Father and Papa. Survived by son, Daren Forster (Margie); his daughter, Jenna Forster and five grandchildren, Jonah, Kendra, Nina, Toby and Brayden. Darrell will be sadly missed not only by his family but by his many friends. He was an inspiration and mentor to many that had the privilege of knowing him. With strong ties to his community, he was a dedicated coach and leader in both hockey and lacrosse. Darrell was a pioneer and industry icon within the food business. As well as his love for the food industry, his true passions were his family, friends and his time spent on the golf course. Darrell would not want to be remembered with sadness but as the fun loving, true friend and eternal optimist he always was.
A memorial service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the local Boys and Girls Club would be appreciated.
Margaret Forbes Marshall
March 13, 2009
We sadly announce the passing March 12, 2009 of Margaret (Peggy) Forbes Marshall (nee Hall); she died peacefully after a short illness in Victoria at Island View Place. Peggy, loving wife, mother and grandmother, is survived by sons Dr. Donald Forbes Marshall (Yolande Huitema) of Saanich BC and Prof. William Smithson Marshall (Dr. Penny Fuller) of Antigonish NS, grandchildren Lieneke (Richard Norman), Katherine (Chris McPhedran), Shannon, Alexander and Peter, and by Emma, a white Arabian dressage horse. Peggy was predeceased in 1996 by her loving husband of 58 years Dr. Willard Douglas Marshall MD, FRCS(C). Peggy was born December 17, 1911, only daughter of Margaret (nee Forbes) and Zacchariah Adam Hall of Hespeler ON, then owners of the Hall Foundary and Hespeler Hockey Sticks, where Z.A. Hall (former MPP Ontario) invented the two-piece hockey stick (1927). Peggy grew up in Guelph, Peggy
attended and graduated from Trinity College of the University of Toronto with a BA in 1933 and a Diploma in Librarianship in 1934. Peggy worked in the U of T library, married Doug on August 3, 1938, moved to England, then back to Canada during WWII, stationed at Airforce bases in Gander NF and Patricia Bay BC, where Doug was C.M.O.. Post-war she gave birth to Donald in Montreal (1947), Bill in Victoria (1951); was a devoted wife and mother to her male household and for recreational escape took up horseback riding in earnest. She was an accomplished dressage rider until 90, then took up dressage driving, winning her last ribbon at age 94. She was a NY Yankee fan. Peggy was a strong advocate for women’s rights through her allegiance to University Women’s Club and was president of the Victoria chapter from 1973-1975. We all enjoyed her frankness, her sense of rights and responsibility, her humour and her gutsy courage to carry on regardless of difficult circumstances. Special thanks to the staff of Island View Place and Beechwood Village for their dedication to Peggy.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Peggy Marshall’s life will be held at The Interfaith Chapel, University of Victoria on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Funeral arrangements are through McCall’s; in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Scholarship and Bursary Fund of the University Women’s Club at the Canadian Federation of University Women Victoria, 227-1581-H Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC, V8T 2C1.
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