Passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on September 10, 2009 with family by his side. Predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret in 2007. He leaves behind his son, Bill (Pat); grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike), Heather (Peter), Stephen (Nancy); great-grandchildren, Kurtis, Chelsea, Devon, Kayleigh, Scott, Courtney and Olivia as well as many relatives and friends. John was born in Duncan on April 4, 1916 and spent most of his life on Vancouver Island. He loved the sea and was a passionate historian. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed the company of his friends.
A private family memorial will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association, 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1H8.
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Lisa Anderson
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Heather Wedel To everyone who knew John Walcot. I know that Uncle John would want us to remember him as he was, a kind and gentle man. He would not want us to mourn to long but for our sakes, long enough.He leaves us with a large hole in our lives. He would want us to remember the good times,times with family and friends. He was a man who valued his wife, son,grandchildren and great grandchildren very highly and was so very proud of you all. He always showed interest in what we were doing or where we were going. A man’s life should not be measured by his earthly accomplisments ,what he owned,his wealth,his physical stature but by his character and his ability to value and love ,family,friends and strangers he has met. John Walcot was such a man. We were so fortunate to have known this man, to have been part of his family and to be regarded as his friend. Mr. John Walcot we miss you. Uncle John, I miss you very much. Love Heather, Bill & Family.
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Barry & Chrystal Hayden Barry and I met John and Margret through Victoria and Ken Hughes. We had many good times and visits with both of them. John was one to tell funny stories and a very lovable person.
We send our condolence to John’s family and know they will miss him but will carry him in their hearts for we are sure he has made an imprint on them.
Sincerely,
Barry and Chrystal Hayden
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Scott&Wendy Willis Sorry to here about the loss of you dad.Whenever their was a family gathering he would always give me a big hug & a smile your Mum too.They never missed a Christmas card even though David & I were not together anymore.He was a very special guy and he will be missed by all.
Wendy.
This news saddens me, it is a great loss to the Deaf community to lose a kindhearted and wise soul. I have nothing but good memories of seing a smiling John at community events. He will be sorely missed by all. With love and hugs to the family, Lisa Anderson (hometown: VIctoria, BC now living on Mainland)