Peacefully in her sleep, Connie passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. Predeceased by her father Tag (Floyd) Schacher. Connie will be deeply missed and forever loved by her husband John, the love of her life; three sons: Greg, Joe (Rowena) and Brent; grandson Tag; her mother Marg and siblings Don (Ellen), Jim (Sheri) and Patti (Bruce); several nieces and nephews; and stepchildren Lisa (Kent) and Jared (Kate and grandson Jack). Connie was a very genuine person with a kind, loving and generous heart. She will always be remembered for her gentle and kind nature, positive attitude—no matter what cards life dealt her. You could not ask for a better wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, nona/grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Connie was born in Kimberley, BC where she leaves behind lifelong friends. Connie loved having coffee with friends, shopping, gardening, knitting, reading a good book and preparing meals for extended family and friends. Our sincere appreciation for their kind and compassionate treatment to Dr. Koh, Dr. Geller and the staff at the BC Cancer Agency and to the doctors and nurses at Oncology and Palliative Care wards of the Patient Care Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations can be made in Connie’s name to the BC Cancer Foundation https://bccancerfoundation.com/ways-donate
In keeping with considerations of the pandemic, there will be a private family service only.
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My sincerest condolences to John and Connie’s family. Connie was a treasured childhood friend of mine. Even though we were separated by geography for many years, we could talk like we still lived on the same street. One recent telephone call even lasted five hours while we caught up on family news and life after retirement.
I will miss her very much, and will cherish my memories of our time together.
Susan Unwin Rusch
My sincere condolences to Connie’s family. I worked with Connie for many years at the Ministry of Advanced Education and she was always a wonderfully positive, capable and supportive colleague and a good friend
John,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences.
Dear John and family,
Sorry to hear of Connie’s passing. Thinking of you.
Our sincere condolences.
During the short time I knew Connie, it was easy to notice and to share in the appreciation of life’s details.
Through her subtle and endearing sense of humour, and through her just-as-affecting deeper insights … she inspires.
My deepest condolences to Connie’s family- my hope for each one of you is to find comfort and joy in Connie’s lasting impressions. You are an undeniably special group of people.
My thoughts will continue to be with you.
Thank you, Connie, for your company.
John, you are in our thoughts. This past while has not been easy for you and yours. We wish you strength and courage.
John & Family
We were not aware of this cancer, what a loss, when we think of Connie we rememberof her lovely smile & bright personality.
We know her family was very important to her, our prayers are with you.
Jim & Marlene
Our sincere and deepest condolences to Connie’s family. She was a lovely person and we had lots of good times and laughs in Sorority in Kimberley and when she came for visits. She will be missed.
Dennis and Elva Keiver