Survived by her husband of 53 years, Vern Parrett, and their children, Janet, Karen, and Kevin Parrett (Kait Renfrew); Granddaughters Ryley, Hayley, Alexis and Madison. Alice passed peacefully with her family at her side, after a brief illness, gone to Heaven to join her infant daughter, Charlene Marie. Alice was born in Victoria, BC to parents, Frances & Barney Poulsen. She leaves her sisters, Margreta Laverty, Ingrid Boon, Lil Poulson, Nancy Steele (Don Matovich),
Alice will be remembered for the loving care that she provided to elderly patients as a companion, being a liaison between patients and their families. She loved cooking, baking, and her garden. She will be missed by family, friends and clients.
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We weren’t related, but Alice was a part of our family too. Twenty years ago, my sisters and I asked Alice to pop in occasionally to look in on our parents, Mack and Biddy Spring, when they first entered the world of elder care, at The Victorian in Gordon Head. It didn’t take long for us all to understand that Alice was someone very special. Mack and Biddy loved her… for her humour, her obvious care for them, for her kindness, and amazing ability to help them find their way to the best quality of life they could at each stage of their declining health. For the rest of their lives, Alice was with them nearly every day. Not only was she their friend, but their problem solver, their advocate. And Alice was a wonderful communicator. She kept all us sisters apprised of Mack and Biddy’s needs, joys and sorrows. She was creative in her relationships, joyful and unfailingly kind. So much did we all trust here, that we asked their care homes to consider Alice a member of our family, and gave her authority to speak on our behalf.
Alice continued to be our friend long after Mack and Biddy passed. She was a lovely woman, and we all miss her.
Our Condolences to Ingrid and Family. Alice is the soft wind blowing, the warm sun shining and all things beautiful. Sorry for your loss.
Love, Bob and Myrna