A celebration of Life for Bunty will be held on Saturday, May 21st at the Victoria Golf Club at 2:00 pm.
February 16, 1920 – February 27, 2011
BUNTY had a full, wonderful life including two Silver Wedding Anniversaries. Predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Paul B. Coombs, in 2008 and predeceased by first husband, Arthur R. Roberts in 1969 after 29 years of marriage. Some long-time friends knew and loved both couples. Her dementia finally overtook her but Mom was aware of her new great grand-daughter. Surviving, with cherished memories of the good years, son Skooke (Arthur) Roberts (Jan Elliott) of Victoria; grandson, Rick (Lise) of Vancouver; grand-daughter, Jeffie (Mike) of Kelowna and their baby, Elliana; sister, Elaine Wilson (Jack) of Calgary and Qualicum; nephew, David Wilson of Edmonton; Art’s centenarian sister, Trudy Cox and sons, Terry (Jenny) and Tony; niece, Diane Fraser and the Coombs clan, stepson, John (Norinne) of Toronto and Victoria; stepdaughter, Leslie (Robert) of Delta and five stepgrandchildren, Richard (Beth) and Emily ( Rick) and Allison and Lynsey (Kristian) and Len and five step- great-grandchildren; and cousins Bruce Quayle (Ann) and Rodger Quayle (Diane) of Victoria.
Mom was a rock-solid, wise, generous and loving parent and grandparent, ever supportive of her families. Some contemporaries will remember their friendships with Bunty dating back to her Victoria High School days and before, particularly Laura Williams of Duncan B.C., a life-long dear friend. Bunty worked after high school in her family’s Maynard & Sons Auctioneering business until she married Art in Victoria in 1940; they resided in Victoria, Vancouver and Toronto; Hawaii was their choice for holidaying. Bunty and Paul were married in 1971 in Toronto and also resided in Vancouver before retiring to Victoria and the wilds of the Victoria Golf Club and considerable socializing and travelling. Several charities enjoyed Mom’s involvement over the years, including the United Way and latterly the Victoria Foundation and the Friends of Government House Ladies Flower Arrangers. A great woman who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. HEARTFELT APPRECIATION to the team of conscientious nurses and care-givers at Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion (Chad was a stand-out) and also to especially-caring dear Marsha and Jackie, Suzanna and Christine in the Condo-care chapter.
A CELEBRATION of Bunty’s life will take place in the Spring, date and place announced above. Flowers are graciously declined; in lieu, a donation in her name to the Oak Bay Health Care Society 3034 Cedar Hill Rd. Victoria BC V8T3J3, or The Victoria Foundation, or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Adrienne (Watts) Hammond
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Penny and Jim Donaldson Dear Skooke and family,
We send our love and prayers at this time of loss. Bunty was such a treasure from the first day I met her and she was much loved in her last years by her caregivers. Always gracious and dignified to the end, she is much admired for her ability to brave her last journey. Her family was so loving and it was a privilege to be witness to this. Fondly we think of you all at this tender time. Penny and Jim.
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Fay and Phillip Russell Dear Skooke, It has been ages since we last met but I wanted you to know how very saddened I was to hear the news about Bunty. My mother was also a Bunty and it was through your mother that I found the apartment on Oak Bay Ave.where Mrs Maynard lived and who became my mother’s friend.
I was in the original flower ladies group organized by Bunty. We had such fun then. Your mother was always a delight.
I shall keep fond memories of our time together.
My sincere condolences,Fay Russell
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Vikki Weir Dear Skooke and all the Family
I am so sorry about Bunty..I have known her all my life. She was such a gracious and honest woman. Always understated about all the things she did. She was a wonderful friend to my parents, and what an amazing woman to look after Nigel and I. You can be very proud of her legacy.Please let me know when her service will be.
Love to all
Vikki Weir
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Julie Miller I am so sorry to learn of Bunty’s passing. I ran a shop in Oak Bay for many years and remember Bunty & Paul’s visits with fond memories. It was always a pleasure to meet her visiting grandchildren that she proudly brought by to introduce.
Such a wonderful, warm and loving person that will be missed but will be appreciated in heaven too! Her warm smile is needed up there for many !
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Jim/Marcy Green Hello Skooke,
So very sorry to hear you have lost your Mum. My last visit with her was here at the lake when she dropped by to see Doris. 1990-1993 time frame. Your mum, even then was always interested in what we were doing and interesting in what she was up to. I’m sure you will miss her.
We both send you a big hug.
Jim & Marcy Green
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Nancy Lupkoski Dear Mr. Roberts,
I was very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. As a former employee of VGC for 26 years I developed a very warm relationship with both Mr. & Mrs. Coombs. They showed me a lot of warmth and treated me with the utmost respect and stopped to chat with me whenever they were at the club. It turned out that after meeting them early on that they were friends with my grandparents Judge Eric Chown and his wife Mary. Many warm stories were told from then on. I believe you know my brother Rick Smith and he wanted me to pass on his condolences to you as well as he is away at this time.
Sincerely,
Nancy Lupkoski
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Betchy Oughtred Dear Skooke,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Bunty was a wonderful friend and mentor when I first joined the golf club and I will always have fond memories of her and Paul from those early years.
Accept my most sincere condolences.
Betchy
Dear Skooke,
I am so saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. My Mother thought so much of your Mom, ‘Bunty’.
May happy memories soon take the place of sadness and grief.
Please know other understand and care.
In friendship and caring,
Adrienne