Dr. John Henry Croft, surrounded by his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 16th, 2017 at the age of 85.

Born in Birmingham England, John attended the University of Birmingham graduating with a degree in Medicine and went on to specialize in Anaesthesiology.

As a young man, John immigrated to Canada with his wife and young family, moving first to Alberta before settling in Victoria where he worked at the Victoria General Hospital for a number of years prior to retirement.

He is predeceased by his parents, older brother and sister, David and Muriel and cherished grandson, Rupert.

John will be greatly missed by his dear wife, Lillian; his children, Daryl (Julie), Liz (Mike), Janet (Gilbert), Andrew (Gillian); grandchildren and great grandchildren; many other relatives in the British Isles and friends.

A Memorial Service celebrating John’s life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Saturday, February 4th at 2:00pm.

The family would like to thank the nurses and physicians at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for the gentle care they provided to John and his family.

The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com

 

  • Anne Langille

    Lillian
    May the Holy Spirit be your constant Comforter.
    God bless and keep you.

    Love
    Anne Langille

  • Graham and Licette How

    We send everyone in the Croft family our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, your father, your grandfather, great grandfather – your patriarch. Our thoughts are with you and we pray for you all.

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