Archives for December 2018

Christopher Caswell Leitch

Posted on December 24, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence
In Memorial

Chris left us suddenly and far too soon. Chris was born on October 26, 1978 in Swift Current Sask, and passed away at the Victoria General Hospital in the early morning of Dec.5, 2018. Chris was predeceased by his dad Rick in June 2012. He is survived by his loving mom Irene, sister Kenni (Brent), grandmother Lois, nieces Bailey and Maddie and many aunts, uncles and cousins all of whom love him dearly. Chris went to school in Ladner and Mission where he made many lifelong friends. He Continue reading

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Michael Tremblay

Posted on December 24, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence
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February 10, 1966 – October 3, 2018 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of my son, Michael. He has joined his dad (Serge Tremblay 1945-2013) and I hope there is a heavenly lake for them to go trout fishing. Michael was a kind, loving and caring person, lending a hand whenever needed. He loved to read, coming out of the school bus one day, book open in hand and ran right into a lamp post. He truly loved the outdoors, the ocean, camping and Continue reading

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David Edward Broster

Posted on December 21, 2018 Written by 10 Condolences

Dave ran out of steam and hung up his slide rule on November 27, 2018 in Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by his wife, Neva (nee Nonis) and leaves behind his daughter, Barbara (Bart), son, Brian (Ross) and close friends, the Elbers. His love of life started out on September 4, 1928 in Crawford Bay and carried on with a move to Trail in 1940. Graduation from UBC in mechanical engineering was followed by an enjoyable 34 year career with Imperial Oil. In retirement, he was active in the Esso Continue reading

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Donald Byron Taylor

Posted on December 21, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence

Donald Byron Taylor passed away on December 17, 2018, one week after his 84th birthday which he celebrated in hospital with his three children and grandson. He requested a dilly bar for his gift and ate it with delight! He said it was the best one he ever tasted! He told us he felt and lived like a 65 year old up until 3 months ago when cancer was diagnosed and progressed quickly. Don was born in Newcastle, New Brunswick and grew up in a close-knit family with his parents, Byron and Margaret Continue reading

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Sandra (Sandi) Claire Archer (nee Richardson)

Posted on December 12, 2018 Written by 5 Condolences

Sandra (Sandi) Claire Archer (nee Richardson) passed away the evening of December 4th, 2018, within the Victoria General Hospital (VGH) ICU shortly after moving to palliative care. She suffered a stroke due to a burst cerebral aneurism on the morning of November 29th, 2018 and never regained consciousness. Her immediate family members remained by her side for 5 days while she was on assisted breathing in the ICU until she was moved to Palliative Care and taken off breathing assist. A family Continue reading

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Peggy Louise Olive

Posted on December 12, 2018 Written by 3 Condolences

Peggy Louise Olive died on December 10th in Victoria, B.C., after being diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. Born in Montreal in 1948, Peggy became a radiation biologist after fretting during her teen years about the cold war and what she saw as inevitable nuclear annihilation. Her training instead led to a career of trying to improve the ability of radiation to treat cancer. She met her husband, Ralph Durand, at graduate school, and they worked together in the U.S.A. and Canada for Continue reading

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