March 10, 1928 – September 5, 2012
The third period buzzer at the Memorial Arena has finally sounded for Bert. His fight against Parkinson’s and Alzheimers diseases was long and courageous. Dad left us Wednesday, September 5th with his children by his side. Predeceased by his loving wife, Eleanor; brothers, Howard and Harry and his niece, Coleen. He will be greatly missed by his three children, Ted (Kathy) Waring, Deb (Al) Byrne, Pat (Dave) Burgoyne; his eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; his sister, Ann (Ron) Coggan; nieces; nephews; loyal best friend, Don Wakelyn, as well as many lifelong cherished friends. The Victoria sports community will mourn the passing of such a wonderful man. From coaching kids hockey in the early 50’s, the many baseball teams he worked with in the 60’s that he not only taught the skills of how to play the game at a very high level, but imparted life’s lessons to his charges. You could find him in the timekeeping and penalty box of Victoria hockey and lacrosse teams for over 50 years, as well as Sandown Raceway picking out the ponies. Past District Deputy DDGM, Victoria District No. 1, Past Master of St. Andrew’s Lodge #49, Present Member of Goldstream Lodge and Member of Scottish Rights. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all the loving and caring staff at Broadmead Lodge.
A Memorial Service will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Please wear your favourite sports jersey! Donations in Bert’s name would be appreciated to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. http://www.alzheimerbc.org/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Jim de Goede
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gerard mona & family ( Thinking of all of you in your time of sorrow. Our love and prayers are with you. May your precious. Memories. Help carry through. The days ahead. God bless.
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Aunt Rose, Rosalie & Jessica Dear Ted, Deb, Pat & families
Was so sorry to hear about your Dad. Precious memories of an amazing man. So many benefited from his thoughtful generosity.
Sincere sympathy for such a wonderful family.With love
Aunt Rose, Cousin Rosalie & Jessica
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Linda Neilson Dear Debbie: I did not know your Dad Bert personally, but heard many wonderful stories about him, from you. I will be there on Tuesday for you.
Love Linda
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Lise Erikson Dear, Deb and Family. I am so sorry for your loss and send you my sincerest condolences. Deb, I will not be able to be at your Dad’s sercvice, but know that I’d be wearing my Montreal Canadians Jersey….Probably the only one in the crowd. Hugs to you, my friend.
Lise
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Trudine and Wil Wilson Ted, Debbie Pat and families
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. May all your memories help you through this very sad time. You are all in our prayers.
Love Trudine and Wil
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Gayle McDonald I remember fondly many years of chatting with Bert before and after Shamrock games, where he shared the penalty box bench with my Dad, Jim. He always had a big smile and many friendly words for my son and I. My heart goes out to the family.
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Ann Coggan My Brother,
You meant the world to me. I have so many rich memories to treasure, your smile, your thoughtfulness and your wit. You were always there for me and I will miss you so very much.
Love Always.
Your Sister
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Joy & Don Mann Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Bert’s family. Although we personally had only met Bert several times, we know he was admired and respected by his family and friends. I too lost my brother this year but like Bert he had been very ill and now there is no suffering. Cherish the memories, he will always be with you! The obituary was very well done and you felt like you got to know him personally by the read. Love, Joy & Don Mann
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Graeme & Donna Henderson Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Bert. May your happy memories keep him close to you.
Donna, Graeme, Deanna, Dan & families.
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Jim & Betty McDonald Our sincere condolences to the Waring family.
Jim & Betty McDonald
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Linda Byrne Head I was sadden to hear of Mr.Warings psssing. My thoughs & prayers go out to the family & to my sister inlaw Debbie & my friend Pat .
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Gerry Lister Dear Family Members;
I was sadden to hear the news of Bert’s passing. Bert Waring was a large part of my life, from Baseball in Connie Mack League at Windsor Park and in to the Masonic Family.
Bert assisted so many people through his life and I can only hope, that those whose life’s he touched will remember him and live in his memory.
It was Bob Burrows Sr. and Bert Waring that brought Baseball Scouts to the Victoria area, to see the product they so believed in. Many young player’s, myself included, benefited from these efforts.
For those who remember the good times at Windsor Park, with John McKeachie in one dugout and Bert in the other, it was something to behold!! Rest in peace my friend.
It was always fun to see Mr. Holroyd, Mr. Wakelyn and your father at the Tim Horton’s by Reynold’s High School. We would see each other on Sunday mornings around 8 am. Your father, like the other gentlemen mentioned, was a wonderful contributor to Victoria’s sporting community. Shari and I offer you our condolences.