In spite of compassionate and excellent medical care by the Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria Cancer Agency, Chris died quietly on June 27, 2023. Chris was born on March 10, 1946 in Gravesend, Kent, UK to Frederick John Eve and Beryl Gibby, both now deceased.
Chris is survived by his wife, Penny, several friends and cousins in the UK, and France, as well as many friends in Victoria. Through his passion for correspondence chess he made many friends around the world also.
Affectionately dubbed “The Boss” by his best friend Rosemary, he spent his life striving for social justice, ably spearheading many campaigns. As a librarian in the UK he headed up the Architects’ Library for the Greater London Council. He was also a Labour Councillor in London. In BC he was highly active with the NDP as a volunteer and was employed for 21 years as a research officer for the BC NDP Caucus.
His strong spirituality called him to volunteer in the Anglican Church, including 30 years of refugee work.
Chris’ funeral will be held at the St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 1611 Quadra Street, Victoria, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow.
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Hi PENNY . AN AVID CHESS PLAYER LIKE CHRIS I KNEW HIM WHEN HE WAS ACTIVE PLAYING IN VICTORIA, AND ON LINE ON CHESS WORLD, I COULD NEVER BEAT HIM! I JUST HEARD FROM PAUL LEBLANC OF HIS PASSING, A FELLOW ENGLISH MAN ALSO FROM KENT I FOUND CHRIS TO BE A MOST AMIABLE HUMAN BEING. I KNOW ITS BEEN A LITTLE WHILE, AND I NOTICED HE WAS NOT ON CHESS ON LINE. I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU. PHILIP HARRIS
Dear Penny,
It was a such a shock to learn about Chris. We have always appreciated the years of friendship that we shared with you both and have missed you for years.
We’re holding you in Light and love and hoping that your many years of memories will comfort you through this very difficult time.
Condolences to Penny and families from Elizabeth and I
We knew Chris and Penny though St Philip Church, Oak Bay. I can still see him as he came down the aisle in his white choir robe at the end of the service singing lustfully to the Lord with his bushy white beard. In fact we could all hear him 🙂 It was always fun and informative to chat with him.
We even shared the same birth month and birth country. Politics we agreed to disagree in love.
Robert & Elizabeth Holloway