Barbara, born March 9, 1930, in Victoria, daughter of George Edward Lane of Victoria and Nora (Raper) Lane of Scarborough, Yorkshire. She died peacefully in Victoria Hospice on April 21st. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, George Akerman Heron. She is survived by her much loved sister, Gertrude Birtwistle; children, Ron (Fiona), Mark (Colleen), Shaun (Cheryl), Anne, Leslie (Rod), and Scott (Lois); grandchildren, Jordin (Auriel), Jerid, Janelle (Andrew), Daniel, Nicolas (Katie), Nikita (David), Breanna, Mikayla, and Joshua; and great-grandchildren, Gage, Emma, and Liam.
She was an accomplished seamstress and created and costumed dolls and puppets. Barbara and George created the Heron Humanettes and the family entertained at numerous functions and many summers at Butchart Gardens. She was a long time member of Garden City United Church and served as Organist and Choir leader for many years. She was a loving, supportive and proud wife, mother, grandmother and recently great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family, extended family and many friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Royal Jubilee’s Cardiac Care Unit, Victoria Hospice and Doctor Clinton-Baker for their care during her illness.
A celebration of life will be held at Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Avenue on Saturday, May 10th at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Spinal Cord Injury BC, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Hospice are appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Joan Laharty
My sincerest condolences to all of Barbara’s family and loved ones. I was in the church choir for many years. She was always very kind and encouraging to all of us. I will always treasure the beautiful gifts that she gave us at Christmas, especially the “angel choir. Thank you Barbara. I am sure you are with an angel choir.