Dr. Denis Thomas Dowman
February 16, 2010
May 5, 1932 – February 14, 2010
After practising Dentistry in Victoria for over 40 years, our Denny has “GONE FISHING”. Born in Victoria, he is predeceased by parents, Chester (Chet), Denise and brother, Irving (Irv). He leaves his loving wife, Evelyn; chosen sons, Dr. Bruce Peglar, Victoria, Murray Peglar, Calgary; nephew, Robert (Roberta) Dowman, Alanna and Kyle Potsdam, N.Y.; nieces, Teresa (Greg) Wakabayashi, Henry, NYC, New York; Denise (John Paul) Holecka, Noah, Vancouver; sister and brother-in-law, Lynda (Richard) Campbell, Keith, St. Catharine’s, Ontario and many relatives of the Michaux families, Victoria. Denny loved all sports: skiing, tennis, curling, golf at Royal Colwood but his favourite was fishing with either Roger or Irv. A very special thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Kiwanis Pavilion; The Friday Lunch Group and their families; The Gyro Bridge Club and wonderful friends who visited while Denny was at home. Daryll Leswick has become a member of our family through his thoughtful caring and support throughout Denny’s difficult journey with Lewey Body Dementia.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 12 Noon. Interment with Chet and Denise at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion Foundation, 3034 Cedar Hill Road or Alzheimer’s Society would help others.
“We will remember his infectious laugh and wonderful smile always!”
Norma Irene Bell
February 16, 2010
March 14, 1927 – February 14, 2010
Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice after a feisty 3-year battle with lymphoma. Her positive, determined attitude helped her confound medical prognostications once again and, after fighting the good fight, she left us on her own terms.
Predeceased by newborn daughter in 1966 and husband Jim in 1995. Survived by son James, daughter Margaret (Lloyd), son Gordon (Ronda) and grandchildren Megan and Shaun.
Norma was born in Winnipeg to Ralph and Irene Greene, and grew up in Stony Mountain. She knew from a young age that she would be a nurse and in 1948 graduated from Winnipeg’s St. Boniface School of Nursing. Hospitalized with TB in 1949, Norma survived it as well as the mass hospital evacuation to Saskatchewan during the 1950 Winnipeg flood.
Norma met James Bell in Flin Flon while working as an ER nurse and they married in 1954. In 1967 Jim, Norma and their three kids relocated to Winnipeg. After several years nursing, she moved to epidemiology at the Manitoba Cancer Clinic. She enjoyed her work and colleagues but soon found her niche as Patient Care Coordinator, Northern Medical Unit, where she assisted Inuit patients and their families receiving health care or treatments in their remote communities and in Winnipeg. In spite of language gaps, her empathy and warmth made their experience less daunting.
Jim and Norma lived in Kenora for a few years post-retirement, then followed their kids to Vancouver Island, setting up residence in Parksville. Jim died suddenly in 1995 and Norma soon moved to Victoria.
Although Norma lived an average lifespan, she was above average in her ability to enjoy life and friends, while accepting with a smile any troubles life brought her way. Norma was Mom to many more than her three kids and loved to prove that hugs are the true wonder drug. She treasured the lifelong connections and the many reunions with her St. Boniface nursing classmates.
Volunteering was an important part of her life beginning with knitting in 1941 for the war effort. As an adult she was a member of the Flin Flon Kinettes and Winnipeg Kinettes, volunteered at Parksville Society of Services, and then at Fairfield Seniors Centre in Victoria. She loved to read, listen to music, garden, bake and cook, embroider and sew, and had a good eye for art and design. She faced life honestly, with integrity, and believed in being responsible for one’s actions. She viewed us all with anticipation that we’d do our best but loved us anyways when we showed our foibles and quirks.
Service at McCall Bros Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St, Victoria, on Thursday, February 18 at 11:00 am.
Norma and Jim’s ashes will be scattered together near their favourite Vancouver Island walking trail. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations, if desired, to Our Place Society or to Victoria Hospice Foundation.
Fare thee well, Normie. Your love, generosity and indomitable spirit touched many and we shall cherish our memories of you.
David H. Ellis
February 15, 2010
On Saturday February 13, 2010, David H. Ellis passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. David leaves behind his wife Hideko (Julie); daughters, Carol Ellis, Kathryn (Ed) Collins; Barb (Kosto) Wingrave and son Paul Ellis; sisters Joyce Bennie, Jess Mawhiney, as well as, many other family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 3:00 pm at McCall Bros. Family Chapel, on the corner of Johnson and Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mary Annabel “Anne” Murphy
February 12, 2010
Murphy, Mary Annabel “Anne”
Our beloved Anne passed away in Victoria on February 11, 2010. She was born in Barrie, Ontario on April 10, 1909. Predeceased by her husband, William; son, Paul and daughter, Patricia; brothers, Ralph and Fred Cavanagh. Survived by her daughters, Margaret Murphy and Mary (Richard) Lupien; sister, Margaret Cavanagh; son-in-law, Dan Murphy; grandchildren, Julie Costello, David and Laura Murphy; great-grandson, Aidan Costello and many nieces and nephews. Anne loved classical music, and enjoyed strolls in the garden, playing bridge and going to church activities. She was a kind and gentle personality who was loved and respected by all who knew her. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of the staff at Mount St. Mary Hospital, especially Burdett House, for their compassionate care and support.
Visitation will be held at McCall Bros. on Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Prayers will be offered at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL, Blanshard & View Streets on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12:10 pm with reception in the Church Hall. Interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mount St. Mary Foundation, 861 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 5A9.
Loretta Cecelia Taylor (nee Lineham)
February 10, 2010
Taylor – Loretta Cecelia (nee Lineham). With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on February 4, 2010, with her family by her side. Loretta was born in Victoria December 10, 1926. Predeceased by parents Harold and Josephine Lineham, sister Miriam, nephew Gordon, nieces Daphne and Michelle, and by Robert Taylor. Survived by sons Mark (Elizabeth) and Michael (Tes), granddaughters Alyssa and Meghan, sister Bernadette Smith (Bernard), three nieces and many cousins and their families, “co-grandmother” Evy, and dear friends.
Loretta graduated in 1948 from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and embarked on a great adventure, nursing in Salt Lake City, Bakersfield, Red Deer, and Victoria. She retired in 1984 after many years as Head Nurse, 3rd Floor, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and spent much of the next 25 years at her favourite place in this world, her cabin on Salt Spring Island. There, always the “hostess with the mostest”, she kept busy entertaining family and friends, serving her famous Salt Spring Island Breakfasts, reading, swimming, spoiling all the dogs with cookies, and enjoying her Heaven on Earth.
She always said “Life is hard, but what is a heaven for?” – well now you know Mum, enjoy!
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Glengarry Hospital, Fairfield Unit, who enjoyed Loretta’s sense of humour and provided compassionate care during her brief stay. A funeral mass will be held at noon Friday, February 12 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, corner of Blanshard and View Streets, Victoria, BC, followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation, 1454 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC V8T 2B7.
Margaret Heister
February 10, 2010
November 22, 1931 – February 6, 2010
Passed away peacefully at home February 6, 2010. Predeceased by first husband, Harry Evans and son, John and second husband, Otto. Survived by daughters, Sharon (Alan), Lisa (Michael); grandsons, John and Josh; sister, Pat; nieces and nephews; stepson, Rob; life-time friend, Gwen, and long-time friend, “Stretch”. Margaret was a Life Member of the L.A. to R.C.L. 31 and 292.
Service will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:30 pm. A celebration of life will follow at the R.C.L. 292 at 411 Gorge Road East. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to BC Cancer Society, 750 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1Z4 or R.C.L. 292.
Barbara Victoria Petersen
February 9, 2010
PETERSEN, Barbara Victoria
March 11, 1920 – February 4, 2010
Born in Westlock, Alberta, Barbara passed away peacefully at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband Bernard Petersen in 1993 and her sister Mary Simmons in 2007, she is survived by her brother Ken Travers (Glenn), brother-in-law Geoff Simmons and many special nieces and nephews, whom she affectionately referred to as “her family”. Barb and Bern were married in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1963 and spent many happy years travelling in their RV plus extended trips to Europe to visit Bern’s family in Denmark. They greatly enjoyed fishing trips to Beaver Mines in the Alberta foothills and visits to the West Coast. Barb was an ardent fisherman and her quick eye and lightening reflex caught many an unwary trout sniffing her baited hook. She was also an avid Canuck hockey fan. Barb moved to Sidney, B.C. in 1996 and lived on her own until entering the hospital. When she reluctantly gave up her car she purchased a scooter and “scooted” around Sidney to attend to all her business. She was an active organized senior to the very end. Barb was born with an indomitable spirit and despite a severe hearing disability from early youth she was always upbeat and cheerful. She was a very special lady and had a positive and encouraging influence on all who knew her, particularly her nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the Mt. Newton Centre staff, also the doctors and wonderful nurses at the hospital who took such good care of her. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Mount Newton Centre or the Saanich Peninsula Hospital foundation. A private family service will be held.
Gladys Bramley-Moore
February 8, 2010
June 21,1909 – February 6, 2010
Passed away peacefully in her home at the Wellesley of Victoria. Gladys is predeceased by her brothers Alfred and William; her sister Laura and Dorothy and a niece Pat Coulter. She is survived by nephew Richard Bramley-Moore of Sydney, Australia; nieces Helen Sanderson and Mary Anne Kinloch of Victoria; 12 great nieces and nephews; 9 great great nieces and nephews.
Born in Lloydminster, Alberta, Gladys moved to Edmonton in 1910 and lived there until 1992. At 18 she began teaching school in rural one-room schools. Then in 1931 Gladys was pleased to be accepted on the staff of Edmonton Public School Board, retiring in 1971. She was a well respected teacher and assistant principal.
Gladys enjoyed a very full life, filled with world travel, clubs, sports and many friends. On moving to Victoria, Gladys quickly engaged in community activities making fine new friends. A social, self-reliant, generous person, truly a ‘great’ aunt to all.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the loving care, friendship and joy given to Gladys over th last 8 years by the Wellesley of Victoria Staff and her friends. For this last week a special thank you to the care givers at Beacon Services and the nurses and counsellor from Hospice Palliative Care Team.
A Memorial Service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St., on Friday February 12 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in Gladys name to Victoria Hospice, 1510 Fort St., Victoria BC, V8S 5J2.
Inurnment in Edmonton at a later date.
Charlie White
February 4, 2010
July 7, 1925 to January 29, 2010
Gone Fishin’
Charlie passed away on January 29th at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital after suffering a stroke December 14th en-route to a family vacation. Charlie is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Darlene and sons; Chad, Kevin (Leslie), David (Karen), step-son Jay (Theresa), step-daughter Brandy, as well as grandchildren Emily, Celia, Tesja, Zachary, Kai, Simone, Justine, Rhea and Courtney. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Gordie (Laverne). We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors, volunteers and especially nurses of the Palliative Care Unit of Saanich Peninsula hospital. You truly made this most difficult time for Charlie and our family easier to bear. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt Newton X Roads, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2B2. www.sphf.ca . Charlie’s family, friends, students, fans, readers and fellow fishermen (and women) meant the world to him. You cannot know how much he enjoyed the letters, photos, and fish stories he’d received over the years. We would love to hear how he’s touched your lives at darlenepwhite@gmail.com. Besides, Charlie always loved having an audience. Charlie White’s Memorial Service: A Celebration of his life Mary Winspear Center, Sidney, BC, The Bodine Family Hall 1 pm, Friday, February 5th. Reception to follow. 2243 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC V8L 1W9. Phone Number: (250) 656-0275 http:// www.marywinspear.ca
Lorelei O’Byrne (nee Macdonald)
February 3, 2010
Passed away peacefully in Victoria BC, surrounded by her family on January 28, 2010. Predeceased by her father, Rod, Lorelei is survived by her husband Dave; children Krystal & Ryan; mother Iolene; brothers Keith (Sandy), Greg (Alana) & their families; mother-in-law Eunice.
Lorelei was born in Vancouver on November 20, 1953. She was raised in Coquitlam and graduated from Nursing School in 1975. Dave and Lorelei were married in 1980 and had two children, Krystal & Ryan. Lorelei was a strong and determined woman who put her heart into everything in her life. She found great fulfillment as an RN in the recovery room at VGH from 1980-2008. Lorelei’s passion and love was her family. She was incredibly proud to see Krystal obtain her MD and to see Ryan reach the NHL echelon of hockey with the Montreal Canadiens. Lorelei approached breast cancer in the same way she approached life – head on. She fought until the very end. Her love of life and spirit will be dearly missed by all.
Thank you to the wonderful people at Victoria Hospice, to Dr. Sharon Allan & the BCCA staff and to all of our family and friends for their love and support.
A celebration of Lorelei’s life will be held at McCall’s Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St., on Tuesday, February 16th at 2:00pm. A reception at the Victoria Golf Course will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice or the BC Cancer Agency.
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