January 23, 1928 – August 24, 2015

Margaret Theresa Griffin (nee Cavin) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. She was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Victoria, the fifth of six children of Captain Ellice Martin Cavin and Mary Ellen O’Neill. She was educated at St. Anne’s Academy and trained as an x-ray technician at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she continued to work. She married Fred Griffin in 1949 and retired to raise her family. Her happiest times were when the whole family would get together for birthdays, holidays, and vacations. During her lifetime, she was a member of the Catholic Women’s League, Girl Guides of Canada, Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, and a volunteer at the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre. Marg was predeceased by her siblings, Pat, Bern and Desmond; son, Ken and daughter-in-law Victoria. She is survived by her husband, Fred; their children, Cathy Griffin, Barbara (Jon) Shaw, John (Kelley) Griffin, Bev (Ralph) Muller, Dave Griffin, Bob (Brenda) Griffin; daughter-in-law, Anne Griffin; grandchildren, Chris (Jenn) Shaw, Carson (Kelly) Shaw, Colleen Sparrow, Julie Sparrow, Laurie Griffin (Peter Jacoby), Jessica Griffin, Joel Griffin; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Annaliese, Teagan, Nova and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their grateful thanks to Dr. Telen Harper, Dr. Sharon Allan, and all the staff in Ward 8 South at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for making her final days so comfortable.

Visitation will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Monday August 31, 2015 at 12:00 pm.  Reception will be in the Seghers Hall with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the BC Cancer Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home

www.mccallbros.com.

 

  • Trudine

    I was a young guider when I first met Margaret she was looking for another guider to go to camp and I offered . I knew no one at the camp and she made me feel so welcome. We became sister in Guiding from that camp and every time we saw each other it was just like we had just left the camp. She was a great lady and will be missed.
    Her Sister in Guiding Trudine

  • Madeleine Brooks

    Goodbye my dearest friend, I truly will miss you. Until we meet again.
    Love, Madeleine.

  • Susan and Bill Muir

    We wish to express our profound sympathy to Fred Griffin and his family for the loss of Marg Griffin. Marg was a wonderful human being and a true lady, and we are very grateful to have enjoyed her friendship. She will be very much missed.

    Sincerely

    Susan and Bill Muir

  • Joe Cavin

    Dear Uncle Fred and cousins Cathy, Barb, John, Bev, Dave and Bob,

    I am so sorry at the loss of your wonderful wife and Mom. Be assured of my continuing prayers and support.

    Much love,

    Your nephew and cousin Joe

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