Obituaries

Evelyn (Eve) Lettice

March 22, 1920 – February 1, 2012 Eve, a 3rd generation Victoria resident, was born in the family home “Yaxley” in the Fairfield area and resided there for 88 years before moving to Somerset House in 2008. She was the only child of William Henry and Gertrude Louise (née Blackwell) Lettice. Eve was also known as Peggy, Evelyn, and “Lettice”

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Florence Violet Falconer (nee Urssel)

October 9, 1917 – January 29, 2012 It’s with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mother Florence in Victoria, B.C. She passed away peacefully and quite quickly at age 94. Florence was predeceased by Kirk Falconer, her husband of 44 years; Earl Hawkins, her partner of 12 years; her sister Alma (Jim) Cartlidge; and her daughter

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Mary Helen Clinckett

Died at home in Sidney, BC on January 31, 2012, in her 93rd year. Immediate cremation. No visitation or service at Mary’s request. Flowers and donations respectfully declined. Private family ceremony at a later date. Condolences may be offered to the family below. Condolences may be offered to the family below. www.mccallbros.com

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Jasmine M. Boyd (nee Taylor)

Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1913. Qualified in Medicine from Trinity College Dublin in 1938. Worked in numerous hospital appointments before marrying Dr. R. P. Boyd. Followed her husband to Canada in 1954, accompanied by their two children. Settled in Calgary AB, moving to Oak Bay, Victoria in 1979. Survived by her husband Ronald; son Ronald; daughter

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Kenneth Muir Maunder

May 22, 1924 – January 30, 2012

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Annie Tebbs

March 8, 1918 – January 22, 2012 Born in Liverpool, England to Ann Robinson and Albert Edward McDonald, Annie first emigrated to Canada in 1920 and lived in Ontario for a brief period of time. The family moved back to England when Annie was still very small and she grew up in Liverpool and neighboring West Kirby, Cheshire along with her brother,

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Barbara Leslie Stephen

July 29, 1921 – November 16, 2011 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Mum and Grandma this past November. Predeceased by her husband Hugh and sister Myfannwy, Barbara is survived by her children Michael, Susan (John), David (Astrid), and grandchildren Glynn, David, Megan, James, Miranda, Samantha and great grand-daughter

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Jean Dorothy Coates

February 2, 1927 – January 21, 2012 Jean passed away peacefully at home on January 21st. She leaves behind with love her son Richard (Jean) Whittingham; daughter Leah (Gerry) Whitehead; step-children Ian and Ross Coates, and Miriam Eefa; 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. A resident of Victoria since 1948. Jean was a founding member of

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Dr. Dennis Eric Frazer

After a long and courageous battle with CBD, Dennis (Denny) Eric Frazer, 71, passed away early Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Sandringham Centre in Victoria, BC. Dennis is predeceased by his father, Eric Frances Frazer, and leaves behind his mother, Phyllis Valda Frazer. He also leaves behind four children, Cindy (Peter) Whatmough, Scott (Letitia) Frazer,

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Mary Satoko Ibaraki (nee Fujisawa)

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23,2012 with family at her side. Born in 1920 in Vancouver, BC, she was predeceased by her husband Hideo in 1998. She is survived by her children Anthony (Deborah), Marjorie (George) Wallace, Evelyn (Willy) Tobler, and Stephen (Colleen); grandchildren Michelle, Tina (Stephen), Danielle (Anthony), Tamara (Dmytro),

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John Patrick Kennedy

Passed away January 24, 2012. Born in Victoria, BC, May 6, 1921. My Dad was an avid sportsman, loving baseball and soccer…Go Queens Park Rangers. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII and Korea. He is predeceased by his wife Bette on August 28, 1996, and daughter Paddy on March 27, 1994. He leaves behind his daughter Delma and son-in-law

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Shirley Rae Pegler (nee Robertson)

September 26, 1931 – January 22, 2012 It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Shirley. She died peacefully at home in her sleep and now is at rest with the good lord above. Survived by her loving husband Duane, son Terry (Vera, daughter Cheryll (john), and grand-daughter Tara, she will be sadly missed, however never forgotten. A truly

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Mary Ross Carlow (nee Galloway)

Mary Ross Carlow (nee Galloway) Born April 15, 1913 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the age of 98 years. Predeceased by husband John; sons Mel and Barrie; sister Janet (Jenny) Ralph; brothers Jim and John Galloway; grandchildren Wayne Carlow and Patricia Stitt. Lovingly remembered

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Robert Judson Frost

Frost, Robert Judson, CD, B.Comm, Major (Ret’d) PPCLI. With tremendous sorrow, Bob’s family announces his passing in Victoria on January 18, 2012 after a very short, valiant battle with cancer. Born in Winnipeg on November 21,1927, Bob was predeceased by his father C.Sydney, mother Gertrude (Hains), brother Sydney, sister Vyvyan, wife Joy (Swanson)

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Cora Agnes Colby (Dabb)

Born in Ladysmith, B.C. August 1, 1925, died on January 17, 2012 in Victoria, B.C. Our dear Aunt Cora passed away after a lengthy illness on January 17, 2012 at Victoria General Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband Richard L. Colby in 1990 and her dear brother William (Bill) Dabb in 2000; baby brother Reginald in 1917; father, Owen Dabb in

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David Terence Pocock

David passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC on December 13, 2011. He was born in Hounslow, England, July 27, 1946. A Remembrance tea will be held at the Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club, situated by the Gordon Head Rec. Centre Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1 – 4pm. Condolences may be offered below. www.mccallbros.com

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Nicole Suzanne Thomson (nee Chartier)

August 1, 1970 – January 16, 2012 “Gone too soon” It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear sweet Nicole in Hospice on January 16th. She fought an amazing, inspirational and courageous battle against her cancer and stayed positive until the end. She touched so many lives and hearts in her short time with us.

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Jean M. Taylor

Born 1917 – Died 2012 Survived by her daughter and son and their families. A Celebration of Life Tea will be held at Shannon Oaks, 2000 Goldsmith on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm. A donation to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers is requested. Condolences may be offered to the family below. www.McCallBros.com

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Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Edwin Clark, OMM, CD (Ret’d)

LCOL Robert E. Clark, (Bob) passed away peacefully at his home in Sooke, BC at the age of 80. Bob was born in Sarnia, Ontario. Bob is survived by and will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Edelgard (Gardy). He will also be dearly missed by his son James (Jimmy) and daughter-in-law Jolene, his daughter Brenda and son-in-law Stewart, his

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Margaret Ellen Kent (nee Creasey)

February 25, 1928 – January 13, 2012 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Kent. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 2002 and her brother Milton Creasey in 2011. She is survived by her sister Alwyne Palmer, her children Bill (Christine), Don (Anita), Dave (Maureen)

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