With deep sadness, we share the passing of Jan Dyer on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Peterborough, Ontario, to Norman Edwin Elliott and Audrey Clara Trimble Elliott, Jan married Dr. Arthur Douglas Dyer of Sarnia in 1969, and together they made their home in Victoria.
She was the devoted mother of Douglas Elliott (Veronica) Dyer, David Corey (Melanie) Dyer, and Sandra Ramezani, and the beloved grandmother of Amy, Ariel, Graham, James, Marlayna, and Neda. She is also remembered by her brother, David Elliott, and predeceased by her brother, James Elliott.
Jan dedicated her career to public health nursing with the Victorian Order of Nurses in Toronto and later continuing her work in the Yukon. In Victoria, she was deeply involved in textile arts for many years.
Jan and Doug divided their time between Victoria and Salt Spring Island, where they enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and cycling along the Galloping Goose Trail.
She will be deeply missed by her extended family and many friends.
If you wish to honour Jan’s memory, donations may be made to: Victoria Hospitals Foundation, Wilson Block, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria BC V8R 1J8, vhf@islandhealth.ca
A Memorial Reception was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 2:00pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Jeanne Finn-Allen
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Sandra Nichols Doug and family
We have know you for over fifty years and shared many memorable times together. We always thought of Jan as being very devoted to her family. She will be missed by all of us.
Hi Doug so sorry about the passing of Jan. I remember when I first moved to Victoria you and Jan hosted my mother and me in your home. That was in 1974. I just learned of Jan’s passing tonight from Irene. Please accept my condolences.
May God bless you and your family
Jeanne