Obituaries

In Memorial

Thomas Arthur Anderson

Passed away at Oak Bay Lodge on March 7, 2010. Born in Victoria on September 22, 1919 and predeceased by his wife Patricia in 2005 and his brother Ted in 2008. Tom will be remembered by his sister Barbara Shea Erwin; nieces, nephews and cousins and his loyal cat, Randy. He will also be missed by his extended family; stepson George Macdonald (Julie);

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Charles Monty Jasper

Charles Monty Jasper

Monty was born March 2, 1924 and passed away on March 6, 2010. Monty was born and raised in Victoria, BC and leaves his loving wife of 56 years, Joan; sons Wayne (Maureen) and Douglas (Ruth) and grandchildren Sierra, Darcy, Lee, David and Kristen, as well as several nieces and nephews; a sister Doreen Sutcliffe. Monty was a dedicated and distinguished

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Grace Mary Luukkonen (nee Jones)

Grace passed away gently & peacefully March 6, 2010 at Victoria Hospice, Victoria, British Columbia. Grace was born September 7, 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, returning to England with her parents at the age of two. She served at Gloucester Aircraft during WWII. Grace & Archie were married at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, in 1947. Grace was a long

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Peter Robert Tyson

Peter Robert Tyson

February 28, 1944 – March 5, 2010 On Friday I lost my husband and best friend of 50 years. Born and raised in Victoria, Pete was a well known Electrical Contractor who was respected by many. His hobbies included boating, his horses, travelling and “cleaning his truck.” Pete’s greatest love was his family. He is survived by his life’s love,

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James (Jim) Docherty

James (Jim) Docherty March 7, 1934 – March 5, 2010 Passed away peacefully at home with his family. Jim was born in Scotland, one of seven children of John and Theresa Docherty. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary (May); daughter, Heather (Scott Fairbairn); son, Paul; grandchildren, Ryan, Laura, Taylor and Brett, as well as,

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Geoffrey James Stewart

Geoffrey James Stewart

28 February 1910 – 2 March 2010 Born in Wandsworth, England in 1910. Passed peacefully in his sleep in Victoria on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:30 p.m. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Edith and children Jim (Bev), Dianne (Wayne Butterfield), Roy (Jen), and Reg; 9 grandchildren, 10 and counting great grandchildren. Geoff celebrated two

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Howard Gordon Leeson

Howard Gordon Leeson

Born January 19, 1941 in Calgary Alberta. Died peacefully February 26, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. Predeceased by his father Eric Leeson (Blackie), his mother Ruby Winsor and brother Ricky Winsor. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, children Kelly, Lisa (Robin) and Howie, grandchildren Shannon, Kaley, Taylor, Ava and great grandson Vincent.

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Catherine “Katie” Robertson Wilson

WILSON Catherine “Katie” Robertson – Peacefully on March 3, 2010 in Sidney, B.C. She was born on June 28, 1918 in Vancouver and was predeceased by Bill “Tug” Wilson, RCN (Retired), her loving husband of 58 years, in 2000. Katie is survived by her sons, Bryan (Judith), Jay (Cheryl), Carl (Lorraine) and Cam (Julie); 13 grandchildren and

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Gerald Stewart Bryson

Gerald Stewart Bryson

Gerry died suddenly in Victoria on February 25, 2010. Predeceased by his wife, Grace, he leaves to mourn is loss, his daughter, Robyn Meredith Bryson; grandson, Graeme Stuart Bryson; granddaughter, Kristine Lisa Finnigan (Dave) and two great grandsons, Liam and Ethan Finnigan, all of Victoria. Also his son, Richard (Rick) Bryson (Mary) of Banff, Alberta;

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William James Elliot Snow

William James Elliot Snow

A True Gentleman Passes Bill went to meet his maker, Lord and friend on February 24, 2010. Born in Mount Nebo, Saskatchewan on December 1, 1919, Bill grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and raised his family in Victoria, BC. He was admired and loved by many for his integrity and gentle ways, his competitive spirit and his loyalty. Bill enjoyed all sports

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