Carol Irene Smith
February 28, 2011
December 27, 1927 – February 18, 2011
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Carol in Glengarry Hospital after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by her parents, Ed and Amy Smith, baby brother, Gary and siblings Eugenia Smith, Eleanor Mann and Don Smith. Survived by sister, Norma Smith, brother-in-law Don Mann, along with nephews Steve (Joan), Ross (Diane) and David (Valerie) Mann; nieces Karen Mann and Marlene (Randy) McClure and many great nieces and nephews and their families. Carol was born on the farm in Horse Creek, Saskatchewan. She worked many years at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital and retired to Victoria in 1993. When health permitted, Carol loved to be with people and join in the activities. Her warm smile was an encouragement to others, even when she herself wasn’t feeling all that well. She was a member of the Church of Christ throughout her life. Our many thanks go to the caregivers from Beacon Community Services and the dedicated staff at Glengarry Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, a donation may be made to the charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Street with a reception to follow. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Patricia (Pat) Anne Devlin
February 26, 2011
Patricia (Pat) Anne Devlin passed away suddenly at home on February 22, 2011 with her husband, John, by her side. Among those who miss her already are loving children Alen (Paula), Catherine (Roch) and Michael (Maggie); grandchildren Carli, Cameron, James, Joel, Jonah and Sadie, all of Victoria; brother-in-law Michael (Diane) Devlin and nephews Christopher (Marianne) and Matthew, all of Sydney, Australia; cousin Martin (Sue) Hagarty of Comox, BC; and niece Jane Laskin of California. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Winnifred Burgess, who were never far from her thoughts.
Born in Victoria on November 23, 1943, Pat was bright and colourful – much like the dahlias and roses she grew each year in her backyard. She never met a garden she couldn’t tame, or a flower she couldn’t name. Pat gardened the way she did most things in life: With passion. From her days at Oak Bay High School and on the Victoria Girls’ Drill Team to her role as president of the Victoria Jayciettes, she always welcomed a challenge. It was a thread which continued throughout her life. She loved fishing, pottery, and sewing, and was an avid photographer (when she could get her flash to work.) Four decades of Pat’s photo albums, all lovingly assembled, document a family bonded by activity and adventure. Gathering in Sooke at Kemp Lake meant the world to her, as did the purchase of her very own cabin on Hornby Island. A vital part of the Hornby community, she loved swimming at Grassy Point and watching the sunset at Phipps Point. For 13 years she contributed a square to the annual Hornby Island Quilt Show, and became a “groupie” each spring during her beloved Hornby Island Blues Workshop, often dancing with John until the wee hours. Pat’s garden was her sanctuary, but her circle of family and friends was her true refuge. She was deeply involved with her children’s sports and band concerts during their school years, and through her generosity became a surrogate mother to many (whom she plied with oatmeal cookies). Her commitment to her friends was steadfast, and she kept in touch with those both in town and far away, even while on the road with her trusty sidekick John on trips to Australia, Alaska, and Mexico. The arrival of her six grandchildren sent her sewing machine into overdrive, and the array of pictures which followed (when she could get her flash to work) were indicative of her adoration. Wednesday night spaghetti nights with Carli won’t be the same without Nana Pat. And for John, her husband of 47 years and whose undying love and unending support she cherished, episodes of Glee will now have one less member in the chorus. There is plenty we’ll miss. But there is a lot leftover. What she gave us is enough to last a lifetime. Patsy was indeed one of a kind.
She will also be greatly missed by longtime friends Sheila and Ron Simpson, Betty and Bob Brown, Kerry and Garry Frazer, Sharon and Harry Nicholson, and Barb and Ken MacCaskell and their families.
A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, at the corner of Johnson & Vancouver, on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Donations in Pat’s memory would be appreciated to The Salvation Army, 902A Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 1E8 or Our Place Society, 919 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8V 3P4. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
Brian Kenneth MACKINTOSH
February 25, 2011
MACKINTOSH, Brian Kenneth passed away in Victoria, BC, February 24, 2011. He was born in Victoria December 13, 1943. Predeceased by his father George (Mack); mother Margaret (nee Burow). Sadly missed by his loving sister, Brenda (Tony) Stevens and many extended family and close friends. Brian was trained as an accounting/payroll clerk and worked for many years in the logging industry before finally retiring from the Lodge at Broadmead. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
A Memorial service will be held at SEQUOIA GARDENS MEMORIAL, 4665 Falaise Drive on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Bruce Stephen Creswick
February 25, 2011
October 19, 1959 – February 19, 2011
Bruce Creswick passed away suddenly at his home on Salt Spring Island. Born and raised in Victoria, Bruce graduated from Mt. Douglas Secondary School and attended UVic, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Music and Education. Bruce, along with wife Carolyn, moved to Salt Spring Island in 1989 where he taught at Fernwood Elementary School and then Salt Spring Island Middle School. Bruce achieved his Masters Degree in Music Education in 1995. A driving force for music on Salt Spring and a compassionate, enthusiastic, and gifted educator, “Mr. C” touched the lives of countless students.
A profoundly devoted husband and father, Bruce leaves behind his loving wife Carolyn of 27 years, his children Matthew & Catelyn, mother Fran, father Hugh (predeceased in 2000), brother Mark (Julie), sister Kathy (Chris), mother & father in-law Mabel & Martin, sister in-law Cathryn (Spencer), nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, colleagues, students, and many friends.
Bruce possessed a strong and steady Faith in God. He daily attempted to demonstrate God’s love through both his words and deeds. While we do not understand why he was taken, we rest in our Faith. His family takes absolute comfort that they will be reunited in Heaven. Romans 8:28.
A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 1:00pm at the Salt Spring Island Middle School. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Matthew & Catelyn’s education fund. Please email educationfund@compulinks.com for details. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
George Forbes
February 25, 2011
FORBES, GEORGE
Born on May 22, 1922 in Greenock, Scotland. Passed away peacefully on February 19, 2011 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley in 1995.
George will be greatly missed by his sister Jean, children Heather (Dan), Valerie (Bob), Ian (Anna) and Edwin (Marda). He was devoted to his grandchildren Kyle (Carol), Scott (Elizabeth), Alexandra, Jacqueline, Holly, Charlotte, Stewart and Liya, and to his great-granddaughter Lucy. He will be fondly remembered by his niece Heather and nephew Jack (Nancy – children Julie and Leah).
George came to Victoria from Scotland in 1946 and began his successful career at Yarrows shipyard before transferring to Burrard Dry Dock in North Vancouver. He then became president and co-owner of Bel-Aire Shipyard, also in North Vancouver. Shirley was his biggest supporter in all these endeavours.
Some of Dad’s favourite activities were soccer, golf, long walks, crosswords and travels with Mum, and his greatest pleasure was spending time with family. Dad was a modest, kind and generous man – a true gentleman.
Special thanks to Dr. Ted Rosenberg and the staff at Kiwanis Pavilion for all their care, and to the visitors who brightened his days.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at the Union Club, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2 pm. Donations, if desired, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of BC. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
He will always be a part of our lives.
Carmen Rose
February 24, 2011
Carmen was born in Veracruz, Mexico, the third offspring of fourteen children. She met the love of her life (Donald) in a manner told only in fairytales, two ships passing (literally) on a lake, while he was in Mexico vacationing. She then married him in Mexico City on Sept. 12, 1964. Carmen passed away unexpectedly and suddenly beside her loving husband on February 21, 2011, in Mexico City at the commencement of a family visit. Carmen was predeceased by her parents, Sebastian Salamanca Ortiz, Maria de Jesus Barrientos and three siblings, Dulce Maria, Carlos and Adriana. Carmen and Don established their home in Coquitlam, started their family and then moved to Prince Rupert, Terrace, and finally Victoria where she resided. Carmen leaves her husband, Donald of Victoria; three children, Yvonne Wysocki (Mark Gordon) of Surrey, Albert (Laura Martin del Campo) Rose of Santa Ana, California and Corinna (Shawn) Morrison of Victoria. She leaves eight grandchildren, Arek, Keith, Weslee, Brandon, Ashley, Donald, Josephine and Wyatt. She also leaves a large family of ten brothers and sisters in Mexico. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nephews and nieces in both Mexico and Canada and many friends to mourn for her. Carmen was a loving person to each and every person she met and was extremely devoted to all of her grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She was always there to help if someone was in need of it. She leaves a huge hole in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
A Funeral Mass was held for her in Mexico City on February 22, 2011 and a Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Parish, 4409 Gordon Head Road in Victoria, BC on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 11:00 am with reception to follow. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Mary Noyes Ward
February 24, 2011
March 11, 1920 – February 21, 2011
Left this life behind and entered eternal life on February 21st. She was the eldest daughter of Sidney and Hannah Ward and was born in Vernon, BC. Mary was predeceased by her older brother, Alfred who died in 2005; her sister, Pearl, age 22, while a CWAC in 1946 and her youngest sister, Constance, age 9, in 1936. She is survived by Florence Palmer, her only remaining sibling. Mary came to Victoria in 1949. She retired from HMC Dockyard in 1981 where she worked in Ship Repair. Mary was well known for ‘marmalade’, the proceeds of over $10,000 was donated to the Salvation Army Victoria Citadel Building Fund and Westsong Community Church. Mary was very generous and supported many charities and will be missed by her sister, relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm in The Salvation Army Citadel at 4030 Douglas Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory would be appreciated to The Salvation Army Citadel or West Song Community Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Barbara Lee Wolfe (nee Armstrong)
February 23, 2011
November 15, 1944 – February 18, 2011
Barbara Lee Wolfe (nee Armstrong) passed away February 18, 2011 in her home in Victoria. Barbara was born on November 15, 1944 to Elizabeth and John Armstrong in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec. She is survived and will be dearly missed by son James (Alison); daughter Jennifer (James); and grandaughter Emma. Affectionately known as Nana B., Barb was pillar for the family and her spirit positively impacted many during her time with us. Her caring nature, energy and love were cherished and will be sorely missed.
“Each day I strive to live by my personal motto: Everyone has limitations. What is done with the limitations determines success or failure. Remember, laughter is really the best medicine, Barb.”
Celebration of Life will be held at MCCALL BROS FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson at Vancouver Street on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 3:00pm, the Reverend Canon Andrew Gates officiating, followed by a reception in the Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 950 28th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z4H4 may be made in Barbara’s honour. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
William Oughtred
February 23, 2011
Dad passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on February 21, 2011. Predeceased by his wife, Ruth and brother, Auley; dad will be lovingly remembered by his four children, John (Beti), Bob (Adele), Jane (Dave Green) and Bernard (Judy); his wife Delores; nine grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Bill spent most of his working life in Nanaimo building a successful family business. He retired to Victoria and spent several months per year on Maui. Special thanks to the staff at the VGH, his healthcare givers, Kathy and Evelyn and Dr. David Barry for their kindness.
Private cremation. A gathering will follow at a later date. Condolences may be offered to the family at mccallbros.com
Verna Audrey Joe (nee Wong)
February 22, 2011
Born February 26th, 1924 in Victoria, B.C, passed peacefully away on February 21st, 2011 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital after a short illness just 5 days shy of her 87th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Jon, son Calvin (Linda) and daughters Vanessa (Doug St. Arnault), Sabrina (Al Orton) and Charlayne (Phil Thornton-Joe). She was loved and known as “PuhPuh” to her grandchildren Blaine (Mary), Darrin, Kevyn and Melissa, “Tai Puh” to great grandchildren Iain and Claire, “Aunty Verna” to many, and was adored by all her family members. She was born into a large family on a farm on Cadillac Avenue, Victoria. She worked as a salad girl in many restaurants in Victoria such as The Poodle Dog, The Coffee House, The Apple Tree, The Oak Bay Marina, the Strathcona Hotel and The Harbour House Restaurant. For over 65 years she was a member of the Victoria Chinese Freemasons. Things that brought a smile to Verna’s face were her mahjong games on the weekend, the occasional trip to the casino to play the slots, the birds in her backyard, gardening and flowers of all kinds. She loved her family (including her granddogs), her many friends and music.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at McCall Brother’s Funeral Home at 1400 Vancouver Street at 11am. Internment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Donations can be made in Verna’s memory to either the Victoria Hospitals Foundation or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Dorothy Hamilton for many years of care, and the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital who looked after our mom. Verna will be sadly missed, but lovingly rememberedby a multitude of family and friendsfor her smile and her warm, kind heart. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
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