BRISCOE, Patricia Jane (nee Berry)
January 22, 1926 – January 1, 2013
&
BRISCOE, Deryk Anderson (Peter)
August 28, 1919 – January 12, 2013
Pat and Peter were inseparable to all of their friends and family for over 67 years. Married for more than sixty years, best of friends and extraordinary parents, their absence is felt every day.
We cherish their lives together and the strength they brought to our family. Mom was born in New Westminster, B.C. to John and Mary Berry and became a strong voice in a family of 10. Dad was born in Warwick, England to Wilfred and Sarah Briscoe and was nicknamed ‘Peter’ at birth. They met when both were employed by the Royal Bank in New Westminster. Mom went on to be a wonderful stay at home Mother, taxiing three sons, Gilbert (Linda), Peter (Lynda) and Robert (Lisa) to all their activities. Dad had a long (42 years) successful career with the Royal Bank retiring in November 1978 as Regional Manager BC-Okanagan-Kootenays and he always made time for his family. Strongly committed to the strength of their faith, family, grandsons, granddaughters and extended family through the marriages of their sons. Our families would like to thank all those friends and family who visited with our parents during the past few years. This helped ease the strain of distance knowing those who cared about Mom and Dad were close when the sons could not be. We give thanks to those at Oak Bay Lodge for the thoughtfulness and care given to our Mom during the past two years. We also give thanks to the community at Carlton House who welcomed Dad and finally to the staff on 6N Victoria General Hospital who showed kindness and respect during the few weeks, prior to his passing.
A joint memorial service will be held at the Church of Our Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2013, 625 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3G6 at 2 p.m. In lieu of Flowers; donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Alzheimer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
17 Responses
Still missing you, Aunty Pat and Uncle Peter
Much love, Jackie
I am so sorry to hear yours news. My sincere condolences to you all. We got to know Peter & Pat in the 70’s when my late husband Cecil was transferred to B.C. Many the dinners, berry picking, etc. fun we had, with the tears running down Peters face. I still make some of Pat’s recipes so think of them often. All those great Christmas letters and phone calls will be missed.
Remember the great memories you all had together.
Love to all.
Roma and family.
Our Mothers were best friends growing up. Family friendships continued over the years. Memories of Aunty Pat and Unce Peter will stay with me forever. Our parents are reunited and watching over us all ! Love to you and yours…please keep in touch! Love, Wendy xx
I will always remember Auntie Pat’s kindness in her lack of judgement of others,, despite the strong standards she applied to herself; and Uncle Peter’s helpless laughter and tears at his own jokes, and the gentleness that made me wonder how he could rise in the ranks at a major bank. They were truly fine people.
We offer our Condolences & Prayers to the Brisco Family.
Peter,Pat & Sons were our neighbours for over 18 yrs in Burnaby.
Peter & Pat were the Kindest & Most thoughtful people anyone could meet.They will be Sadly missed,But always in our Thoughts.
We watched their 3 Sons grow up into fine young men. Their Mom & Dad were very proud of their Family.Now they continue to be together in Heaven. God Bless The Family.
Walt,Kathy,John,(Rob),Deanna & Chris Pappas
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with your father for a number of years at the Royal Bank and enjoyed that time very much. He was very respectable to everyone he came in contact with. I will also miss his Christmas letters with updates on the family. Both will be sadly missed.
Sharon Planidin
Sorry to hear about your lost. Our prayers go out to your family.
Robert Shackles ( Speedo ) and family