It is with great sorrow the family of Robert Nolan Baynes announces his passing on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 87. He will be lovingly remembered by Dorothy, his wife of 61 years; his four sons, JP (Lorrette), Doug (Donna), Brian (Marian), Jim (Debbie); 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his brother Jack of Red Deer, as well as his extended family and numerous friends.
Nolan was a proud member of the RCMP for 34 years, serving in Sask, Nfld & BC and retired as a Chief Superintendent in 1982. For the next five years, Nolan was the Executive Director for the BC Ambulance Commission.
Our family sincerely thanks Dr. Weir, Dr. Shoichet, staff at the Royal Oak Dialysis Clinic and 4 South – Royal Jubilee Hospital for their genuine care and compassion.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dawn and Don Duke
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Wayne Anderson My deepest condolences to Aunt Dorothy, John Paul, Doug, Brian and Jim, and all of the family. I know what it’s like to lose a father. At first you cry, then you think of all the things you didn’t get to do with him, all the things you wish you had said. But then you remember all of the special moments and everything that he gave, all he taught. You, my cousins, would not be who you are today without his love and lessons. That I respect and I know you are proud of. Through the years “Dorothy and Nolan” became one word. You four brothers completed the sentence. We will miss Uncle Nolan. Inessa, Marika and I love you all very much.
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Scott Surgenor Auntie Dorothy, JP, Doug, Brian and Jim and your families…
Please accept my deepest condolence on the passing of Uncle Nolan. I’ve been lucky to have a lot of uncles in my life, but he was one of the best. Even though i usually only got to see him during Christmas visits to Victoria, i really cherished those times. He always took an interest in what was happening in my life and always had a great perspective on things.
With deepest sympathies….
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Brett Surgenor I want to extend my deepest condolences to the entire Baynes Family and all that knew him, as I know there were many.
I was lucky enough to know Nolan since the day I moved to Victoria at a very young age. He got to watch me grow up from a chubby, immature 6 year old with a bowl cut to the slightly more mature, and hopefully better looking man that I am today. I will always have fond memories of Nolan, especially the donations that would “accidentally” fall out of his pocket and onto the chair as he would leave our house.
A fun, caring, and well-loved man who always put other people first.
Thinking of you during this time,
Brett Surgenor
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Dave Peck Brian and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a fine man with a great taste in suits!
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Tami Meikle (nee Gaiesky) Dear Dorothy and the Baynes Family. I was very sad to hear of Nolan’s passing. We had the pleasure of knowing all of you so well growing up on the same street in Prince George. Nolan gave me my first police car ride in Prince George and he even put his youngest son Jim in the backseat behind the bars. I still remember that to this day. He always offered great advice to me and the other kids about anything in life. I remember him fondly and I hope the memories of him will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
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Carol Lawson To Dorothy and the entire Baynes family,
George and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Nolan was a great friend and George had a great respect for him from their days in the RCMP. Memories that go back to Saskatchewan and then here in Victoria.
Our sympathy to all of you.
Fondly,
Carol and George Lawson
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Jennifer Lock Mike & I were very sorry to hear of Nolan’s passing.
We enjoyed our visits with Nolan over dinner at the Pub in Berwick. I enjoyed listening to Nolan & Mike reminiscing about their days in the RCMP. Both of them enjoyed telling their stories.
Our deepest sympathies to Dorothy and the family at this difficult time.
Thinking of you all.
Mike & Jennifer Lock
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Drosdovech June 10,2017
We extend our sympathy to all the Baynes family. Nolan was a friend and neighbour.
The Drosdovech family
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Jack, Mary & Cindy McDonald Dorothy & Family – We were saddened to learn of your loss. I worked with Nolan in both Lloydminster and Prince George Sub/Division. He was a great person to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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James Owen Aunt Dorothy, cousins and families
It was sad to learn of Uncle Nolans death. It is a bittersweet time when you lose a husband/father yet knowing it is a blessing for him to be free from his pain. I hope you will have as many fond memories and moments as I have of my father.
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Joyce and Carl Dukeshire Dear Dorothy and Baynes Family: We extend our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your
husband and father, and our friend from a long way back. Our shared experiences within
the RCMP over many years always made for good conversation and brought a smile or two.
We wish you well for the days ahead, and family near by will do that.
With fond regards, Joyce and Carl Dukeshire, Victoria
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Donna Owen Dearest Baynes Family,
How sad we were to hear of Uncle Nolan’s passing.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family, especially our Aunt Dorothy.
We remember him fondly and the many great times we had when he and Dorothy visited with us in San Francisco, when he would come to visit his Aunts.
In his honor, we will make a contribution to the National Kidney Foundation.Niece,
Donna Owen
Hello Dorthy, we were so sad when Don and I heard of Nolan’s passing, and want you to know our thoughts have been with you often the past few days. While we didn’t know you both till we all retired here, I feel that knowing you has been such fun on many occasions. Don and I were so sorry we were unable to be with you at Nolan’s memorial, but held you both in our thoughts and prayers that day. Nolan will be greatly missed by many and we hope you find comfort in all your great memories you must have. It’s been a great ride, being a policeman’s wife, and I don’t think either of us would change much of it!! Bless you and keep you, and yours.
Sincerely Dawn and Don Duke