Cynthia (Bunny) Ada Yardley (nee Farrant) died very peacefully on November 1, 2015, at the age of 91 years with her loving husband and family by her side. Bunny was born in Edmonton on January 16, 1924 and moved to Victoria in 1932. Bunny attended Craigflower Elementary School and Mt. View High where she was well known for her love of nature and her great sense of humor! During the war, She worked extremely hard as a welder in the shipyards. In 1947, Bunny married the love of her life, Hal Yardley and enjoyed 68 years of marriage having two sons, Ron and Dave. Bunny was predeceased by parents, George and Gladys and brother, Charles. She is survived by her husband, Hal Yardley; sons, Ron (Fran) and Dave (Kathy); grandchildren, Ben, Sarah (Kiel), Ryan, Michelle (Mike), Brianne; great-granddaughter, Hailey; sister, Alicia (Babs) Garside (Fred) and several nieces and nephews. Bunny enjoyed her time at the Gorge Golf Club where she was a long time member. In 1984, Bunny and Hal retired to Gabriola Island where they enjoyed 12 fabulous years before returning back to Victoria in 1996. Bunny will be forever remembered and loved! The family would like to send out special thanks to her caring physician Dr. Linda Ottley and all the staff of Kiwanis Pavilion and Glenwarren Lodge.
A celebration of Bunny’s life will take place at the home of her son, Ron on Friday, November 27th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm, 2080 Carrick St. in Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bunny’s memory to the Dementia – Alzheimer’s Society would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Peter and Marion Alexander
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Jim Turner Our family was sorry to hear of Bunny’s passing and we are thinking of you all.
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Donna Holmes |My thoughts are with you as you remember your loving wife, mother, and grandmother. I think Auntie Bun would want us to remember and celebrate her joyous life, and not grieve too long. I know you will all miss her and cherish those precious memories you have of all the fun-filled family times you shared.
Love to you all,
Donna Holmes
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Alicia and Fred Garside It is with mixed feelings that Fred and I send this message. Bunny lived a good life and it was time for her to move on. We feel sadness at her passing. If there is a heaven, she will be with mum, dad, and brother Charles.
All of our love to you.
Dear Hal and family,
We are very sorry for your loss of your dear Bunny. We have many happy memories of Bunny and you at the Gabriola Golf Club. Bunny always had a big smile on her face and was very welcoming to us when we joined the club.
She has been unwell for some time and we are glad that she is now at peace.
It was so nice to see you and your son at the Past Presidents’ Tournament this year and it was even nicer when your team was announced as the winners.
Our best wishes to all of you.
Peter and Marion Alexander