SMITH, Donald “Don” Gordon
April 29, 2011
Don passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on April 28, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 64. Predeceased by his parents, Don is lovingly remembered by his children, Shaun (Sandy), Julie and Brent; his partner, Bev; brothers, Lawrie (Jacki), Ray (Sue), Dale (Wendy), Glyn (Cindy) and Bruce; sister, Penny (George) Bridges; as well as his extended family and many friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don’s memory to the Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Maria Hedji (nee Vucic)
April 29, 2011
Born in Ogulin, Croatia January 26, 1936 and passed away April 28, 2011 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by her husband Imro (Mike) in 2008. Survived by her brother Frank (Kathy); sons Robert, Denis (Suzana); grandchildren Daniel, Patrick, Anna-Maria and Monika; brother-in-law Ivan (Kathy); neices Marina, Mirjana and Adrijana. Maria came to Canada in 1964 to join her husband. She worked as a nurse’s aid in Royal Jubilee Hospital for over 30 years. Maria was a hard working person with an outgoing and humorous personality. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
Prayers will be Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm at St. Leopold’s Roman Catholic Church, 4801 Gordon Head Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leopold’s Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 11:00 am with Entombment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
John Franklin (Frank) Turnbull
April 28, 2011
July 17, 1933 to April 26, 2011
Suddenly on April 26, 2011, Frank passed into the Lord’s Arms.
He is survived by wife, Dorothy; son, Robin (Elaine) and granddaughter, Amanda; his brothers, David (Pam), Arthur (Gordi) and Robert. Frank was a long time gardener, active in the church and a good neighbour. He will be deeply missed by all who know him.
A Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm at St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1379 Esquimalt Road, Father Lon Towstego, Father Christopher Parsons officiating, Private interment. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Victoria SPCA or the Archie Courtnall Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital c/o VIHA. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Millicent Agatha Cook
April 27, 2011
1912-2011
Millicent past away peacefully in her 99th year on April 26, 2011, at her residence in Victoria. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1984. She is survived by her four children, Trudy Kelly of Creston, BC, Harold Cook of Winnipeg, Audrey Koch of Calgary and Lynne Anne Peterson of Victoria; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Millicent was born in Michigan and immigrated to Saskatchewan with her family when she was two. She graduated with a nursing degree from Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina in 1934 and married her husband John in 1936. She nursed throughout her life until retiring at the age of 65 in Regina. She moved to Victoria in 2005 where she spent her final years. She had many fond memories of her childhood, nursing career, marriage and raising her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
A Celebration of Millicent’s life will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 2:00 pm at The Victorian on McKenzie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, #107-1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
William John Sharkey
April 27, 2011
Bill passed away April 21, 2011 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Mary Joan, son Stuart, daughter Cindy (Brian) and granddaughter Krysta (Josh). Loving husband, father and grampa, he will be dearly missed. We are forever grateful for the compassionate care Bill received from the staff 6D at VGH.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Jacob Walter Kenneth Twyford
April 23, 2011
After a courageous 4-year battle with cancer, Jacob Walter Kenneth Twyford died in his parents’ arms on April 20, 2011 at 4:30 pm in their Victoria, BC home. He was 7 years old.
Jacob is survived by father Philip, mother Wency, little brother Ben, grandparents Walter and Kathleen Twyford, grandparents Kenneth and Andra Lum, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family in Canada, the US, the UK, and China, and also his fish Robert. He was born on a sunny Manhattan day in New York City and was proud to introduce himself as a native New Yorker.
Jacob dreamed, made plans, and took every opportunity to have adventures. He visited the shark capital of Monterey, California, honked the horn on the BC Ferry with Captain Bob, fed Beluga whales, handled an owl named Notlee, and helped to build a tree house. He was a talented cook who loved exploring new foods. Red was his favourite colour; it represented his personality – dynamic, exuberant, and happy. Most of all, he loved life and the joy that is possible even in small moments. Although he is deeply missed, we know that he is safe in Heaven, where he is probably already making suggestions to their menu.
Heartfelt thanks for the incredible care Jacob had at BC Children’s Hospital, especially to our hero, Dr. Sheila Pritchard, and the amazing team of doctors and nurses at BCCH, Victoria General Hospital, and University of California at San Francisco. Many thanks also for the love and support of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to BCCH Oncology Clinic Child Life through Kristina Jackson at BCCH, email: kjackson@cw.bc.ca or contact the family.
Services for Jacob will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:00 am at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson at Vancouver Street in Victoria, BC. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at McCall’s. All are welcome. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Norman Edward Welchman
April 21, 2011
Norman was born in Kitscoty, Alberta on January 1, 1918 and passed away in Victoria, B.C. on April 19, 2011. Norman is survived by his sister, Mary L. Edwards of Victoria, B.C. and ten nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Claude and Muriel (Shelton) Welchman, and by his sisters, Joan (Tysoe), Cecily (Campbell), Rene (Taylor) and Theo (Allan). For many years, the Welchman family resided in the original “Berrybank” home on Gordon Head Road in Victoria. Norman attended Agricultural College in Vermilion, Alberta. He was also a journeyman mechanic and was employed in Victoria by Cornell Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. as a Partsman. He was a Veteran of World War II. Norman was a gentle man who enjoyed swimming, horseback riding and gardening on the family property on Gordon Head Road.
The family would like to thank Douglas House Care Facility where Norman spent the last few years of his life. There will be a Private Family Service for Norman with prayers offered by The Reverend Dr. Robert Arril at MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC on Monday April 25, 2011 at 3:00 pm. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Bernice “Bunny” Pool
April 21, 2011
Bernice “Bunny” Pool, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 18, 2011 in Victoria, BC, at the age of 79 years. She is predeceased by her husband Paul. Bunny will be greatly missed by her three children Andrea, Glenn, Shannon (Terry); her two grandchildren, Kathryn and Cassie; her brother Donnie (Grace), and all her nieces, nephews, their families, and all her friends. Bunny was born in Victoria, on Sept. 11, 1931, and graduated from RJH School for Nursing in 1953. Bunny was a member of the Cornish Society, Genealogy, and spent a lot of her time working with St. Paul’s Church and The Housing Society, volunteering her time whenever needed. She was on the board for the Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, Chairperson of the Outreach Program, and a founding member of the Shoebox Ministry where she dedicated timeless hours helping and feeding the young street kids. Bunny loved playing bridge whenever possible, having summer BBQs with her friends from the Hermitage, travelling on cruises with her dear friends, and golfing with the gals. Bunny was a tireless worker. She was always doing something for someone, or a group, as well as giving her time to various organizations. She was someone that everyone would go to for answers because she had her fingers into everything and loved being there for people.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church at 1379 Esquimalt Rd., on Saturday April 30, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. with an informal reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to either the CNIB or Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Margaret Ena (Peggy) Birkett
April 20, 2011
Peggy was born in Victoria, BC on December 19, 1925 and passed on April 17, 2011 at age 85. Peggy was able to stay in her beloved home, with the assistance of careworkers and her caregiver, Karen Chapman. She worked for the Saanich Tax Dept. for 30 years. She was a member of The Victoria Girls Drill Team, The Outdoor Club and Gilbert & Sullivan Society. She loved her garden, hiking and nature. Predeceased by her husband, Robert Birkett in 1996. Survived by her brother Archie Gillies, sisters-in-law Thelma Gillies, Irene Byers and Sylvia Punt, cousins, nieces and nephews. A resilient lady who will be remembered always.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated by the Reverend Gordon Thurston on Thursday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m. in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, followed by a reception in the Family Centre. Flowers are gratefully declined, tributes, if desired, may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
Franco Salvatore Cassano
April 20, 2011
June 16, 1948- April 15, 2011
After a short illness, passed away peacefully with a close friend Sean Convy at his side at Royal Jubilee Hospice.
“Frankie” was born in Ortona, Italy on June 16, 1948 and moved to Windsor Ont. with his family in early childhood. He is predeceased by both parents; Antonio and Nicoletta Cassano. He is survived by his brother; Luciano; sister-in-law Anna-Maria niece, Tina-Marie; nephews Antony, Adriano and Giovanni, all from Windsor Ont. He is also sadly missed by many loving friends from Windsor Ont.; his buddies from the Beagle Pub and Cook Street Village where he lived many years and many friends and colleagues from his 24 year career at B.C. Ferry Corp.
Frank learned to play the piano at an early age and went on to play guitar and belted out some “howling” blues in his early 20′s. He also learned to play the flute and clarinet.
He moved to Vancouver Island around 1970 with his new wife Carol (who died of cancer in January of this year in Windsor) and lived in the Courtenay area with some other Windsor friends. Here he managed a tree planting company and travelled much of the Province doing that work. Later he moved to Victoria where he started a career with the BC Ferry Corp.
Frank was a good friend to all, and always had a cheery disposition and loved talking with his many friends on all kinds of subjects. He was an avid reader and loved to share his thoughts as well as listen to others. He loved his life on the water and spoke often of his experiences working on B.C. ferries.
A Memorial Service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, 1400 Vancouver St., Victoria, B.C. on April 25th at 11:00 am. Following the Memorial Service an informal gathering of friends will take place at the Beagle Pub in the Cook St. village. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation. Online condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
The Ferryman
(For Frank)
So old friend be on that tide
And sail your way back home
And on those foggy coastal nights
We’ll listen for that foghorn tune
For those of us left standing here
You left the dock too soon.
Jim-Your Friend
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