H. Jane Johnson
August 31, 2010
October 19, 1923-August 28, 2010
Died peacefully in Victoria on August 28, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Johnson. Forever remembering Jane with love are her son Richard (Judy), daughter Martha (Skip), and granddaughter Meagan. She also leaves her sister Carmen, and many nieces and nephews. Jane will be remembered as a loving person, who made friends easily, and never spoke an unkind word. No service at her request.
Gerald Fitzpatrick “Pat” Dunn
August 30, 2010
Gerald Fitzpatrick “Pat” Dunn, died peacefully in Victoria on August 26, 2010 five days into his 100th year. He was born in Victoria on August 21, 1911, the son of Henry and Caroline Dunn. Predeased by his brothers Jack and Josias , and first wife Jean ” Bunny “( nee MacDonald), he will be remembered with great love by wife Joan Proctor (nee Fraser); daughters Patricia Lortie (Marc, currently Canadian Ambassador to France) and Sheelah Dunn Dooley (Martin) of Dundas, Ontario; stepdaughter Nancy Walt, and granddaughters Jessica and Caitlin Dooley.
A graduate of Victoria High School, Pat was admitted to the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1942. For many years he was senior partner of Ismay Boiston Dunn and Company Chartered Accountants (now KPMG). He became a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1957 and was President of the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1954. He was active in Victoria business circles and served as President of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce in 1955-56 and President of the BC Chamber of Commerce in 1958-59. He served on the boards of a number of service and other organizations, including the Boy Scouts, St Joseph Hospital, the Gyro Club, the National Trust and Ducks Unlimited.
A keen outsdoorsman, Pat loved fishing and bird hunting with his Labradors and many friends. He was a member of the Victoria Fish and Game Club and a very active member of Ducks Unlimited, the wetlands conservation organization. He served as President of Ducks Unlimited Canada in 1981-82. To commemorate his work with Ducks Unlimited an area of wetland conservation in the Cowichan Bay was named in his honour. He had hunted and fished in many parts of Canada, notably Alberta, but loved Vancouver Island, in particular his fishing lodge on the Cowichan River. He resided in Oak Bay for 60 years. He spent the last year of his long and happy life at St. Charles Manor where he received excellent care. He was one of the oldest members of the Union Club and was a member of the Victoria Golf Club.
There will be a private service and friends will be welcome at a reception at the family home on Saturday, September 4th from 2 to 5. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a land conservation organization or United Way would be appreciated.
Linda Yuet Ngor Szeto
August 30, 2010
1934 – 2010
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospice on August 27, 2010. Linda was born and raised in Hoi Ping, Guangdong, China, and moved to Hong Kong, where she devoted her life to raising her siblings (Jean, Brenda, Ken and Cindy) and her own four children. In 1975 she moved to Victoria with her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 57 years, Danny; children Ringo, Christine (Tony), Judy (Steven), Henry (Grace); grandchildren Isaac, Jennifer, Jonathan, Derek, Melanie, Lauren and Matthew. She was fond of cooking, entertaining guests, watching basketball games and the performing arts, and being in the company of her family and friends. Linda worked tirelessly her entire life to look after others before herself and her caring spirit and vibrant energy will never be forgotten.
Special thanks to Drs. H. Lee, K. Horgan, and staff at VGH, RJH, BC Cancer Agency, and Victoria Hospice for their devotion and care of our wife, mother and grandmother.
A Funeral Service will take place on Thur. Sept. 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. at McCall Brothers (1400 Vancouver St.). Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Please join us for dinner at 5:00 p.m. at Golden City Restaurant (721 Fisgard St.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver Island Branch, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 6V5 or the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, 1510 Fort Street, Stadacona Centre, Victoria, BC, V8S 5J2. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Hans Gust
August 30, 2010
October 24, 1923 to August 26, 2010
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father on August 26, in Victoria. Hans left us peacefully, in the presence of his daughter and son-in-law, Christa and John Oxford. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Christel and his only brother, Adolf. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, brothers-in-law, Kurt, George and John Herzberg and their wives, Loni, Flora and Mary, respectively, as well as, six nieces and many friends. Born in Pulverholz, Germany, Hans immigrated to Canada, together with his wife and daughter, in 1952. After twelve years in Regina, the family moved to Winnipeg, where Hans co-founded Auto Haus Fort Garry. In addition to establishing a successful business, Hans pursued an active outdoor life, enjoying fishing, sailing, water skiing, downhill skiing and golf. He was a member of Southwood Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg and Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria. After retiring to Victoria, he spent many happy hours on the water fishing. Hans is remembered by his many friends in Canada, the United States and Germany for his quiet manner and the many kindnesses and helping hands he extended when they were needed most. He is deeply loved and missed. No formal service will be held. His ashes will be scattered at sea, as he requested. Anyone wishing to honor his memory is encouraged to make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
John Dorrian C.D. Cairney
August 28, 2010
CAIRNEY, John Dorrian C.D. passed away on August 22, 2010 at his home in Cordova Bay. Jack was born in Toronto in 1929 and joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a midshipman in 1948, where he trained on HMCS Ontario. He qualified as a Naval Air Observer and served in Naval Air Stations in UK, US, and Canada. He specialized in Naval Communications, serving on HMC Ships Magnificent, Assiniboine, Crescent, Bonaventure, and HMCS Saguenay as Executive Officer. In addition to sea duty, postings included Maritime Headquarters in Halifax (Stadacona), Dartmouth (Shearwater), Victoria (Naden), and Norfolk, Virginia (Westlant HQ/NATO). He was Naval Advisor to the International Truce Commission in Viet Nam in 1960 and Canadian Commissioner to Cambodia in 1961, earning the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal and the International Commission for Supervision and Control Service Medal. Jack retired from the Navy in 1976 to join a team of Canadians as Communications Consultants on a project to create a National Coast Guard for the government of Iran, which was halted by the fall of the Shah. He was a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Management Consultant working with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on development projects in Asia, SE Asia, East Africa and the Caribbean. In 1990, he moved to Jakarta for 10 years where he was Project Management Advisor to the Government of Indonesia for accountancy development projects. While living in Indonesia, he travelled extensively throughout SE Asia with his beloved wife Betty. Betty and Jack retired to Key West Florida in 1999, and later moved to Victoria in 2006, where they settled in Cordova Bay. He was a keen squash player, and an avid swimmer, beachcomber, and snorkeler. He was passionate about his Sunday mornings with the NY Times, and loved the challenge of the NYT crossword. Jack was a member of the Naval Officers Association of Vancouver Island, the BC Maritime Museum and Church of St David By The Sea. Jack was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2008. He is survived by his five children, Claudia (and Marcel) Tessier of Victoria; Dr. Timothy (and Marlene) of Statesboro Georgia; Martha (and Dr Peter) March of Columbus Ohio; Matthew of Hamilton Bermuda and Mahone Bay,N.S; Pamela (and James) Bowen of Fredericton,N.B., 13 grandchildren and 3 great grand children, and by sisters Joan Clift of St John’s and Marie Cairney of Toronto.
The family would like to thank all the care givers for their compassionate support during our father’s illness. Condolences may be sent to Claudia Tessier, 3960A Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria BC V8N 3B8 email JDCairney@yahoo.com .
On Saturday October 9, 2010, a Memorial Service will be held in the Church of St David By The Sea in Cordova Bay at 1 p.m, and a Celebration of Life will be held at Beklens, 5166 Cordova Bay Rd. at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society.
Stewart Gordon Snider
August 27, 2010
“VE7 DBT”
Died on August 26, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on June 29, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Gordon and Gertrude Snider. He attended Gordon Bell High School. In July 1944, Stewart joined the Navy and served his country on the corvette HMCS Kincardine for which he earned the Atlantic Star. After the war, he attended University of Manitoba from which he graduated in 1949 with a degree in Engineering. He then rejoined the Navy as an officer and married his sweetheart, Dulcie Ellershaw, on September 24, 1949. Stewart had a long and fruitful career in the Navy including a stint on HMCS Cayuga in the Korean War. He also served on HMCS Ontario and HMCS Saguenay. After he retired from the Navy in 1973, he worked first for DND as a civilian and then joined the B.C. Systems Corp. in 1978 moving to Victoria, B.C. He eventually retired in 1988. Stewart had a long and interesting retirement. He had many interests including model railroading. He was a member of the Union Club of B.C., the NOAVI and later he rediscovered an old love – ham radio. He was an enthusiastic participant in the Island Net for many years. Stewart leaves to mourn, Dulcie, his beloved wife of 60 years; his daughter, Judith (Albert Walden) Ottawa; his son, John (Dana Sibley) Victoria and his much loved grandchildren; Robert Walden (Lindsay Noel), Christopher, Ian, Darcie and Jakob Snider. Also survived by his brother, Ken and his children, Don and Nancy.
A Celebration of Stewart’s Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, 3909 St. George’s Lane, Cadboro Bay, Victoria, B.C.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.N.I.B., 2340 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 4R9 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 276 – 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 4N4. The family wants to say a special thanks to his many caregivers. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Barry McCurdy Robb
August 25, 2010
Passed away peacefully at Victoria, BC on August 23, 2010 at the age of 72 years. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, predeceased by his parents, David and Ruby.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Deanna; daughters, Dawn (George) of Kelowna, BC, Leigh (Kevin) of Winnipeg, MB and Coleen (Nathael) of Victoria, BC; granddaughters, Lily, Grace and Claire; and brother, Dave (Debbie) of Winnipeg, MB.
Barry worked as a business machine technician in Winnipeg and Victoria, then a transit operator and instructor at Winnipeg Transit and later worked at BC Transit in Victoria. He loved and excelled at many sports (known as “Cannonball Rob” when he water skied) and coached women’s softball in Victoria. He also loved tinkering with cars, gardening, Shawnigan Lake, road trips and being “grandpa” to his “little ones.”
Thanks to the staff at James Bay Care Centre for their kindness during the past year and a half.
A celebration of Barry’s life will be held at GORDON UNITED CHURCH, 935 Goldstream Avenue in Langford on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm with the Reverend Heidi Koschzeck officiating. A reception will take place at the church hall immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.
Robert “Bob” James McKenzie
August 25, 2010
McKenzie, Robert “Bob” James
June 6, 1944 – August 22, 2010
Bob, who saw the goodness in everyone he met and found something positive in all of his life’s experiences, died August 22, 2010.
Bob was an artist, poet, philosopher and a true gentleman who shared his friendship with many.
Bob is survived by his sisters, June Aichele and her family, of Calgary, and Marilyn McKenzie, and her family, of Victoria and Toronto.
Bob’s family wish to thank the staff and residents of Burdett House for their friendship and support of Bob. Although Bob’s stay at Styles House was brief, we are grateful to staff and residents for their care and kindness.
In Bob’s memory, donations will be gratefully accepted for the Mustard Seed Street Church, where he spent many hours volunteering and making friends.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Saturday, August 28 at 11 a.m. at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets. Reception to follow in McCall’s Family Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Charles W. McFarlane
August 25, 2010
Charles W Mc Farlane
May 22, 1916 – August 19, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Mc Farlane, beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He leaves behind his sister, Joan Hughes [Bridgewater N. S.]; his daughter, Heather [Norm]; his grandsons, Rob,Dennis [Theresa], Skipper [Lisa] and great-grandchildren, Brinna, Meagan, Sara and Tyler. Charles had lived in Sooke for the past 25 yrs and had many friends who will also miss him. His career began in England where he ran away to sea and spent some time as a merchant seaman. Continuing on in the nautical theme, he served time as a steward with the RCN. After the war, he spent a brief period of time working at the munitions depot at Rocky Point. He finally rounded out his career working as a cook on both the weather ships and the Oceans and Sciences vessels. Charles had many interests but had a great love for music, his garden and cooking. He could often be found baking meat pies and other goodies that he would share with friends. Charles was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was a master mason at the Mt. Shepard Lodge.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his daughter’s home at 2126 French Rd, Sooke, BC from 2-5 pm.
Robert Charles Dilke
August 25, 2010
Passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on August 20th, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Bob was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan May 26, 1925. Predeceased by his mother, Kittie (nee Ascott) and father, Robert George Dilke, Bob is survived by his loving wife, Marguerite Doreatha (nee Abrassart). Lovingly remembered by his sister, Beth Fogal of Lethbridge Alberta; by his children and their families, Bruce Dilke and wife Kathryn Coates (Bermuda), Kevin Dilke (Victoria), and Beverly Blanchard (Port Moody); by his grandchildren, Katie Dilke (Bermuda) and Aaron Hart (Mission); nieces, Linda (Lethbridge), Sandra (Edmonton) and Carol (California). Bob will be missed as well by his many friends in Langford and Victoria.
Bob and Marguerite moved to Langford from Edmonton in 1980 after Bob retired as a civil engineer having worked for the City of Edmonton for 30 years.
A short service will be held on August 27th attended only by his immediate family.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Goldstream Food Bank at 761 Station Avenue, Langford, V9B 2S1
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