Shelagh Marie Wand (née Maloney), beloved wife of Donald John Wand, died peacefully at home in the loving company of her family on June 7th, 2014. Shelagh is survived by her husband Donald, children Kelly and Jonathan, granddaughter Zoe, brother James Maloney, and sister-in-law Betty. She will also be dearly missed by her many Maloney/Howard cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Shelagh remained a staunch Maritimer even after living for 45 years in Oak Bay, B.C., with a great love for telling stories accompanied by hearty laughter. She established lifelong friendships while growing up in Moncton, N.B., and working at Trans-Canada Air Lines in Halifax. She is warmly remembered for bringing people together and helping build a better community. Shelagh made people feel welcome to the neighborhood, energetically volunteered for the Willows School PTA and the CWL at St. Patrick’s Parish, and maintained a long-time membership with the Saanich Sommeliers. In addition to volunteering and devotedly raising a family, she was always keen for a game of bridge, until her memory began to fail in the latter years of her life. Shelagh spent many happy summers at Seabreeze Lodge on Hornby Island with family and friends from Victoria, Vancouver, and Vernon. She also enjoyed trotting the world with Don at her side. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to our friends and neighbors, with special thanks to Claudia Krohn for her exceptional care and help. With everyone’s support, Shelagh lived comfortably at home during her final years. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in memory of Shelagh on Wednesday, June 18th, at 12:10, at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC, with a reception at the church following the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Ave. W. #1600, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 or the Victoria Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation, 4th Floor, Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8. Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home

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  • Joan Fraser

    It was with sadness that I learned of Shelagh’s passing. To you and your family I send my sincerest sympathy. She will be missed by all who knew her and enjoyed her laughter and fun-loving ways. I too worked with Shelagh at Trans Canada Air Lines in Halifax, when the airline was literally just taking off. Four of us lived in the upstairs apartment above Shelagh and her friends at Garden Crest Apts. – now rebuilt into posh condos – but then a stately old building where Shelagh and her roommates always had great parties, It is the memories of happy occasions that will help you through the difficult days.. Know that you are remembered at this time and that someone is always there to walk beside you. With deepest condolences. Joan Fraser

  • Jay Humphrey

    Dear Wand family,

    I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and those of my siblings.

    Shelagh was, as you know, my mom Nancy Humphrey’s lifelong friend and maid of honor. Mom unfortunately left us several years ago.

    While they ended up at opposite ends of the country, I recall mom being thrilled to receive a phone call or letter from Victoria.

    The link went back even further,of course. I remember as a young boy visiting Shelagh’s parents, who were dear friends of my grandparents Marg and Jack Davis.

    As is turns out Dr. Harry Rich, dad’s best man, also passed away this week, so for us these sad events are a reminder of our own family’s losses.

  • Ken McLeod

    To all the Wand Family…

    On behalf of myself and my wife Hazel I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to everyone, Hazel and I both worked with Shelagh in Halifax for quite a number of years. Also for me and my sister Norma we knew Shelagh before the TCA/AC days as the Maloneys was our backyard neighbours in Moncton. She spent many a day in our kitrchen with Norma, our mom and family talking and always laughing!! …and eating mom’s cookies. James played ball with my brother Bill…both 10 years my senior.. they were my heroes!!.boy could they play ball. Norma also worked at TCA/AC with Shelagh too in Halifax.
    God Bless you all during this difficult time.

    Ken and Hazel McLeod

  • Rosemary Boyle

    To Don and family,

    On behalf of my mother, Frances (Howard) Atkins, I want to offer our condolences to you on your loss of Shelagh. Although I met Shelagh only a few times, Mom and Noreen always spoke of her with great affection and humour. Thoughts are prayers are with you.

    Rosemary Atkins Boyle

  • Margie Ryan Scott

    Dear Wand Family,

    My sincere sympathy to you in the passing of Shelagh. A sad time for you all. I worked with Shelagh at TCA in Halifax. A lifetime ago.
    Always kind, friendly, funny and dependable; a lovely person to emulate. God Bless.

    Margie Ryan Scott

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