Passed peacefully on October 31, 2013 in Victoria. She was born on March 16, 1946 in Cadomin, Alberta. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Dru Nicolson and is survived by her loving daughter, Jennifer and son-in-law, Paul Morgan. My Mom was a beautiful, compassionate, sensitive and fierce woman who always put her family first. She was a three time breast cancer survivor who counselled many other breast cancer patients. Mom had an infectious laugh and when she spoke to you, you always knew you had her full attention and that you were all that mattered in that moment. She was a legal assistant in Victoria for almost twenty years working in a legal firm and then for Judges of the Supreme Court of BC. She went on to open Fancyworks, a quilting and needlework shop and two locations of The Bee’s Knees clothing stores.
A Celebration of Life will be held in late Spring when the flowers are in bloom, as that was Mom’s favourite time of year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada at www.bcsc.ca. Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Ivel O'Sullivan
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Jacques van Bodegraven Dear Jennifer and Paul,
My sincere condolences with the loss of your Mom at such a young age!
I worked for her for many years to look after her gardens and irrigation.
She really appreciated nice gardens,as long as there were no yellow flowers!!!
She was a very happy and wonderful lady to work for,too bad she moved into the penthouse!
To all; lots of strength with the loss of this lovely lady.Jacques
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Don and Lois Ellis Dawn was a neighbour of ours when she resided on Lochside Drive.
She was kind, friendly and possessed a wonderful sense of humour. We were so sorry when she decided to move.
Our thoughts are with you and your husband, Jennifer, and we extend our deepest sympathy.
Don and Lois Ellis
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Stephen Swift Jen, I noticed your Mom’s obit in the paper last weekend. So sorry to hear of her passing away. She was such a strong woman – one of a kind. I saw her as so competent, confident and determined. She has left her stamp on this world for sure.
I’m sure you’re missing her very much but, as I like to say at services, love transcends death and her love is with you now as much as ever and always will be – just as your love for her shall be with her.
I know the Lord will give you comfort in these days. Much love to you and Paul in this time.
Please forgive me for not calling but I don’t have your number. Hope you don’t mind.
Stephen and Jean Swift
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Sylvia Aughtry Jen & Paul
You have a special place in my heart as your mom does. I will miss her so much, our phone calls meant a lot to both of us. She was a special cousin to me. She loved you so much and was so proud of you in everything you did. She will stay close in our memories.
Love, Auntie Sylvia
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Anne Alexander What a lovely tribute you gave your mom Jen.
You were always the two musketeers and I know you will miss her dearly. She passed on her wonderful laugh to you as I remember so often at our place when you hung out with the kids.
Have courage my dear
Anne Alexander
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Nicole Pelan Thinking of you Jennifer. Lovely pic of your Mom. Big hugs. Nicole
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Steve and Anne Hanson I was only thinking of Dawn the other day, I was deeply saddened to hear that she had passed away.
Dawn and I knew each other for many years. We met through real estate and together sold some houses and along the way had a lot of fun and a good many laughs.
Dawn was talented in many ways, artistic, creative determined but most of all loyal and caring. My wife Anne and I viewed Dawn as a friend but sad to say friends and business do not sometimes mix.
I have not seen her for a while and that is my loss, but I know that her memory will live long in the minds of those who knew her.
Jennifer you have my condolences.
Steve and Anne Hanson
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Judy Pitre Dearest Jennifer,
I had no idea that your Mother was sick. I am so sorry that I lost touch with her over the years. She was very supportive of me in the early 80’s when I was going through my divorce. I could not have done it without her help. We were very close at that time and we shared many confidences and special times together. PLEASE…PLEASE…. make note of my email and let me know when her celebration of life will be. Do you also feel comfortable in sending me your email so that I can keep in touch with you? My email is jpitre@shaw.ca I will hold you very dearly in prayer.
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Joey Nicolson Dear Jennifer and Paul:
Again, you have my deepest sympathy. Your Mom was such a wonderful person. I miss her more than words can describe.
Love to you both.
Joey Nicolson
Dear Jennifer, Remembering Dawn — Kathy kindly shared the information about the passing of your mother. Sorry to hear the news. The web site photos bring back fond memories of Dawn. All the pictures are so vibrant and full of life with Dawn laughing and smiling, dressed in all her finery, just as she did all those years ago when we were in school. She used to sit in front of me in grade 10 – alphabetical order in those days (Nicholson – O’Sullivan) and there was never a dull moment! Dawn was always full of life, fun, jokes, laughing at the drop of a hat with a very vibrant presence. I see from the photos put up on the funeral website this continued over a lifetime. I fondly remember many of us piling into Dawn’s metropolitan car at lunch having the greatest fun and loads of laughs when we were at St. Mary’s. I can see you, her daughter, on the web site and can sense you have the energy of your mother. Congratulations on the way you have managed your mother’s passing. You are a real tribute to her. Sincerely, Ivel O’Sullivan