Marion E. “Mary” Cooper
August 14, 2009
COOPER Marion E. (Mary) – Peacefully on August 11, 2009 in Victoria, at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by her parents, Bill and Emma Cooper, she is survived by two cousins in England, Colin (Peg) and Brenda (David) and their families. She will be missed by her good friends, Ellis, Eldie, Bill and Joan and their family, all in Victoria. A Graveside Service will be conducted by the Reverend E. W. Taylor at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Cemetery, off of Mt. Newton Crossroad, Saanichton, on Wednesday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m.
William “Bill” Rennie Tapp
August 14, 2009
TAPP – William Rennie (Bill) passed away peacefully with his family present on August 11, 2009 at his home in Saanich. Predeceased by his wife Mary and sister Betty. Lovingly remembered by daughter Judy, sons Bob (Susanna) and David, and grandchildren Charlene, Jordan and Brandon.
Born in Toronto on April 15, 1922, Bill spent his early years in Ontario and first came to the west coast in 1942 as an RCAF radar technician. He met Mary while stationed at Patricia Bay and they married and settled in Saanich in 1946. Bill then trained as an accountant and was employed with a number of businesses in the Victoria area, including the BAPCO paint company, where he worked for almost 20 years and became Treasurer, Slegg Brothers Lumber, Fleming Review Printing and Manning Press. In 2001, he was honoured as a 50-year Member Emeritus of the Certified General Accountants Association of BC.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria V8S 5J2.
John “Jack” Roland Reynolds
August 13, 2009
REYNOLDS, John (Jack) Roland passed away peacefully after a long battle with lung disease at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on August 9, 2009. Born on August 20, 1928 in Chatham, Ontario, Jack was predeceased by his birth Mother, Laura Holland; Step-Mother, Alethea Pepper; Father, Eugene Reynolds; and brothers, Earl Reynolds (Betty) and Carl Reynolds(Janette). Lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Sheila; daughters, Debbie Blanchard (Rod), Laurie Reynolds (Dean), Robin Reynolds (Larry), Megan Stevens (Ken), Eden Thom (Wayne) and Jackie Reynolds; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his Sisters in Ontario, Lois Bedford (Roy);Patricia Wass (Bob); and Brother Norris Reynolds (Joyce). Jack served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1945-1965. He worked as a guard and cook at Wilkinson Road Penitentiary for 14 years and later to bartending at several different establishments in Victoria until retiring in 1996.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 3:00 pm. A reception will follow in McCall’s Family Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the British Columbia Lung Association.
Brian R. Petrunia
August 12, 2009
PETRUNIA Brian R. – Suddenly on August 11, 2009 in Victoria, at the age of 67 years. Born on June 21, 1942 in Lethbridge, Alberta, he is fondly remembered by his family, Kurt (Rachel) and their children, Owen, Joshua and Bethune, Jason (Sarah) and their daughter, Lilly. A Memorial Reception will be held in MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CENTRE, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, August, 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospice would be appreciated.
George Edgar Miller
August 10, 2009
George E. Miller
July 12, 1913 – August 7, 2009
George was born in Garland Manitoba and passed away at Beacon Hill Villa in Victoria. He was predeceased by his loving wife, of 63 years, Mary Frances (nee Turgeon) in 1999.
He was also predeceased by his brothers, Edward, John, Ray, Joseph and Len. He is survived by his daughter Madeline, son-in-law James Sherrin and two sisters, Nellie and Pat along with sister-in-law Mary all from Winnipeg. George is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
George served in the Canadian Army for 25 years, with the Queens Own Rifles and Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry, he served a tour of duty in England where he started the
first combined school of training for the Canadian and British armies. He retired as the senior Regimental Sergeant Major in Canada.
As he was still a young man, he took on another career with the Bank of Montreal, in the Main Branch in Burnaby, B.C. where he was for 17 years.
Upon his final retirement, he and Mary travelled and were passionate gardeners. They made their final move to Victoria in 1998, their last of 33 moves during their marriage.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday August 14, 2009, 12:00 noon at St. Andrews Cathedral, 740 View St. (corner of Blanshard & View). Interment will follow at the Royal Oak Burial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff at Beacon Hill Villa, especially on the 4″‘ floor, for their care of George during his short stay there. Flowers are gratefully declined a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B. C. & Yukon, 107 – 1001 Cloverdale Ave. Victoria, BC, V8X 4C9 would be appreciated.
Linda Ann Taylor
August 10, 2009
Passed away in Victoria on August 8, 2009. She was born in Montreal, Quebec on January 22, 1955. Predeceased by her father, Stephan Borek; Linda is survived by her loving daughters, Jenn and Kim; mother, Grete Borek; brothers, Michael (Julia King), Richard (Patty); sister, Janet; nephew, Charles; niece, Bridgit; close friend, David Caiger as well as many other great friends and family.
Celebration of Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow in the McCall’s Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency of Vancouver Island, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 or Victoria Hospice Society, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 5J2.
Meta “May” Fife (nee Klatt)
August 8, 2009
Meta (May) Fife, nee Klatt, was born and raised in Sutherland, Saskatchewan with her three brothers and four sisters on September 18, 1915. She passed away in Victoria Hospice on August 8, 2009. On September 1, 1935, Bill and May started their seventy-four year long marriage which was blessed with four children, ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. May worked alongside Bill in all his entrepreneurial adventures which saw her working as a gas station attendant, fox farmer and grocery store head cashier to name a few. May was graced with a lovely singing voice and enjoyed participating in a number of choirs over her lifetime and was very sad when, in her eighties, her voice weakened and she decided she needed to retire from singing. May will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Bill; her sister, Elsa; her son, Bill Jr. (JoAnn); her daughters, Audrey (Milt), Diana (Bruce), and Linda (Paul); her grandchildren, Shelley, Pam, Ian, Teresa, Sherrie, Milt Jr., Tammy, Heath, Christopher and Stephanie as well as fourteen great grandchildren.
You are very much loved and you will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Donations in May’s name may be made to Hospice.
Col. Charles Sydney Frost, Jr.
August 8, 2009
June 21, 1922 – August 6, 2009
The Colonel has joined his beloved RMC, PPCLI and RRegtC comrades. His wife of 61 years, Margaret (nee Cabeldu) is comforted by their children Norman, Janet, Catherine and their 7 grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Robert and sister, Vyvyan. Many thanks to Dr. A. Nielson, Sunrise, RJH Richmond Pavilion and the Lodge at Broadmead. Although born in St. John’s, his father’s career in the Bank of Nova Scotia took them across Canada for his education at Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon and later Saint John High School. The abbreviated 1942 RMC officer’s course sent “2761” with the PPCLI to Italy and the Netherlands. Twice wounded in action, the miraculous Basingstoke surgery held for a lifetime. After marrying Margaret in Saint John, they moved to Toronto where he graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1949 and they started a family. He practiced law with Tilley Carson but later opened his own firm in 1953 achieving Queen’s Counsel in 1960. Partner and friend, Alan Redway joined the practice in 1966. In 1947 he began a reservist career with the Royal Regiment of Canada. His years as Commanding Officer 1959-62 rebuilt the regiment. In 1981 as Hon. Col. 1974-1982 they attended the Royal Wedding. Beyond his lifelong service to the PPCI and RMC, he served Mercedes Benz, Havergal College, and the Royal Canadian Military Institute. After the Granite Club moved closer to their Bayview Wood home, Col. Frost regularly reviewed the dining room menu from his usual seat. He revisited the graves of his WWII comrades on many pilgrimages and cherished his European friendships. In his retirement years he wrote Once a Patricia (1988), A Life Worthwhile (1994) and Always a Patricia (2004). They loved playing tennis, swimming and hosting family in Long Boat Key and PEI. Striving for excellence was his lifelong pursuit as an athlete, soldier, lawyer, author or musician. He was astonished when bands played his military marches and delighted his grandchildren by composing songs.
Private burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto.
A Celebration of the life of Col. C. S. (Syd) Frost will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 3:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Ave, Toronto, ON. tel: 416-597-0286.
Ernest Walter Pritchard
August 7, 2009
Passed away in Victoria, BC on August 5, 2009. He was born in Chase, BC on November 18, 1913. He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Amy (nee Moyls). Ernest was a longtime employee of the Provincial Government, in the Lands and Highways Department.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. John The Divine, 1611 Quadra Street on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.
Florence Edith Macdonald (nee Padfield)
August 7, 2009
Florence, a resident of James Bay Lodge, passed away peacefully at the age of 99, on August 6, 2009 after a stroke. Devoted wife of Richard, who predeceased her in 1993; loving mother of Kenneth, who predeceased her in 2008, and James; caring grandmother of Danielle (Jim) and Jesse and dear mother-in-law of Judy and Vicki.
At the request of the family, there will not be a service. Donations in Florence’s memory would be appreciated to James Bay Lodge.
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