Maxine Dell passed away peacefully, at home in Victoria, on April 25, 2015. Predeceased by her husband, John (1999), Maxine leaves many happy memories with beloved sons, John (Grace) and Brian (Aman), adored grandsons, Alex and Matthew, cherished sister, Laraine (Bruce) Hardy and extended family and friends in Canada and abroad.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Maxine moved to Victoria in 1972 following her marriage to John. She worked for several years at McPherson Library, UVic and later for 18 years at CMHA. After retiring she enjoyed traveling abroad and volunteering with Red Cross, Point Ellice House, Kiwanis Pavilion and the Public Library.

A celebration of Maxine’s life will be held at McCall’s Floral Chapel, 1400 Vancouver St, on Saturday May 9th, 2015, at 1:00pm.  A reception will follow.  In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home

www.mccallbros.com.

  • Michael Pollard

    Sending you all my condolences. I was very sad to hear the news of Maxine’s passing. I have so many happy memories of all the time I spent at John and Brian’s house growing up. Maxine was always so cheerful and is very much a part of those memories. She always had pudding pops or other snacks ready. She was always interested to hear about what we’d been up to. I remember one day when I was riding my bike to school and fell down near the house on Ascot — Maxine was there to help clean me up and get me off to school. I’m thankful that she is a part of my childhood, and grateful that I was able to visit with John, Grace, and Maxine last year – smiling and in good spirits as I always remember her.

  • Pat Hapgood

    I was very sad to hear about Maxine’s recent death. We were in the Junior Service League together 25 years ago . She always had wonderful suggestions and solutions when we were on the board and was a very valuable member of our group. Although I hadn’t seen much of her lately, occasionally we would run into one another and renew our friendship.
    My condolences to Brian and John and Laraine. I never met you but remember Maxine talking about you all.

    Sincerely, Pat Hapgood

  • Sherry Moran

    My heartfelt condolences for you all, Laraine, Bruce, John, Grace, boys, and Brian and Aman. I can’t imagine the sorrow you are feeling right now. We are all so blessed to have shared our life journey with such an amazing and dear Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. I’m so fortunate to have had Maxine as a dear friend, and shall treasure all my memories of shopping, coffees, and just plain old conversations of family, sometimes politics, travel, for me, houses, she was so dear….we will miss her, but will never forget her.
    She was amazing, smart, funny and best all my dear friend for close to 40 years …how wonderful that is.
    Take care,
    Sherry (& Brian) Moran

  • Janet Imhoff

    I am so sorry for the loss of Maxine, I had the pleasure of working with her at the Red Cross. She was an amazing woman. I so enjoyed getting emails from her when she was travelling the world.
    She made our days fun at the Red Cross we had some great times working together always laughing out loud. I have missed her at the RC..I will always have great memories of our times together and she will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her wonderful family.

  • Arlene Chasteney

    I am in shock. I spent many wonderful years working with Maxine and want to express my condolences to her sons, especially Brian, who I was privileged to have spent some time working with as well. She was a wonderful, caring, thoughtful and delightful woman, I will always cherish her memory,.

  • Dee Ashlee

    My deepest sympathy to all of you. Maxine and I met while volunteering at the Red Cross and it was always a pleasure spending time with her. Her upbeat attitude and courage through her illness was an inspiration. I have happy memories of chatting over tea and cookies at her home.

  • RICHARD GERRAND

    Maxine was a wonderful person.she will be missed by her friends and family.

  • jenny Goodman ( Anastas )

    Bede and Jean ( mum and dad ) passed on the sad news about Maxine. I am very sorry for your loss. I remember aunty Vera talking about you girls when I was younger. May you all share fond and happy memories of her life. Best wishes at a difficult time to you all.
    Jenny Goodman ( Bede Goodman’s youngest daughter – Australia )

  • Frances

    Please accept my condolences to each of you. I only had a very brief time working for Maxine but she was a huge inspiration to me. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow, sincerely Frances Peffers.

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