Benjamin C. Hoffman, Ph.D. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February, 26th 2019 in Victoria, BC. Born and raised in Pembroke, Ontario by his parents Alice (nee Tunn) and Allen he is pre-deceased by brothers Allen, Jr. and Calvin (husband to Gail). Ben will be dearly missed by wife, Ann (nee Suter); sons Evan & Warren; Daughter-in-laws Kristy & Christine; grandchildren Kiya, Vance & Zenik as well as his Continue reading
In Victoria, BC, at the age of 87, Emily passed away peacefully. The youngest daughter of Charles and Bessie (Cox) Saunders, she was born and raised on their dairy farm in Berwick, N.S. Her first adventure was heading off to Truro for Teachers College but the really big trip came after her marriage to Bob (Robert W.) in November 1954, when, for their honeymoon, they drove to Red Deer, Alberta. It took so many days that she wondered if she would ever see her family again. As a teacher, she Continue reading
02 Dec. 1953- 28 Feb. 2019 Promoted to Glory, 28 Feb. 2019. Loving husband of Darlene, for 42 years. Best dad ever of daughters Tanya (Ava) and Tara (Joseph), devoted Grandpa to Junoir, Luvenia, Judah, Sylas and brother to Bruce (Margaret), and many family members and friends. You were so loved and will be dearly missed. Service to be held, 2:00 pm on 07 March 2019, at The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel, 4030 Douglas St, Victoria BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Continue reading
December 18, 1938 February 18 2019 Gwen was born at Liverpool NS to Reginald and Ruth Baddeley, Salvation Army Officers. Gwen received her education in Toronto and Graduated from Toronto Salvation Army Grace Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Later received her RN through a program offered in BC. She was a devoted Christian women and Salvation Army Soldier. She sang in the Salvation Army choir and her alto voice could be heard as a sweet melodious sound. Gwen was the first to help Continue reading
June left us peacefully, in her sleep. June was born on December 29, 1929, in Vancouver, BC, and passed away at the Mt Tolmie Hospital, Victoria, in the early morning of January 9, 2019. She is survived by her loving daughters, Vicki (and family) and Debbie (and family), her loving son, Chris (and family), and her loving husband, Rob – along with several grandchildren, residing in BC, and numerous cousins scattered around the globe. June went to school in Vancouver, graduating from high Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sept. 2, 1928-Nov. 24, 2018 We lost our wonderful husband/father/grandfather on Saturday morning at Saanich Peninsula Hospital with all his family close by. Left to mourn are his wife of 68 years, Margot, daughters Kathy (Scott) and Margaret (Simon), sons Stephen (Barbara) and Bruce (Susan), grandchildren Kristina, Jennifer, Melissa, Lindsay, Allison and Michael and seven great-grandchildren. George loved to tell about his years at Pitt Lake where his father, a Master Mariner, had bought Continue reading
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