After a wonderful, eventful life Daryl passed peacefully at the age of 91 years. Daryl was born and raised in Victoria. Along with his partner, he opened Watson’s Men’s Wear on Pandora Avenue. It was then he discovered the joy and trials of the “links” and was a proud member of Uplands Golf course for 60 years. Daryl loved great food, entertaining and that perfect single malt. You never heard Daryl complain until near the end of his life when his dinner became a pureed shake. He would have much preferred a hamburger! Later in life his “church of the green” changed on Sundays, when he became a member of Oak Bay United. He possessed grace, tact, love of nature and was a true gentleman with a sparkling sense of humour. Predeceased by his brides, Peggy Anderson (Thow) and Mona Anderson (Farmer), he will be missed by his daughter, Damone, family, extended family and cherished life-long friends. We would like to thank the Lodge at Broadmead for their unwavering care and a special thank you to Julie. As Daryl would always say: “Blessings on you all”.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell Street, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please donate to Our Place. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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My condolences to Daryls family . What a guy & what a smile, always, fondly rememberd from Uplands Golf Club.
Dear Damone,
I am truly sorry to be unable to attend the service for Daryl. Jim and I have such wonderful memories of your dad. The bridge games and golf with Rolly,Claud, Jim and Daryl. They are all at rest now. God bless them all.
Most sincerely, Hap Bramley
My Mom nailed it— no matter how much you know its coming, when a near and dear person goes, it s still hurts— peace to you in your grieving, Damone.
About the same time (on the same day!) your dad passed on, an Uncle Jim memory came back… I was at your childhood home, showering in the basement… it was time for Uncle Jim to go… he came down stairs, thrust his hand in the shower, shook my hand and said something like ‘GOODBYE, SEE YOU NEXT TRIP!’ Never before, and never since, has someone given me a handshake in a shower stall… not a Daryl moment exactly, but an Anderson moment, fer sure.
Your dad being in the clothing biz certainly made for some, ehhh, special Christmas gifts… the things we kids take as normal that just are so…unique… to others… the velcro’d bath kilt that replaced the towel wrapped around the waist was one. I still have the made-in-australia left-handed-zip sheepskin vest. Sheesh, what a guy.
How we will miss your Dad. The first time we met Daryl I thought he looked like Andy Williams- very handsome, charming, suave- and yes, he could sing too. Then he married Mona and they were thrilled with little you. It was lovely to be entertained in your home, meeting their fun friends and enjoying delicious dinners. There were changes and Daryl was very lucky to get a second wife who was also lovely and caring. Peg,Daryl.Doreen and Jim visited us here in C.B. 19 yrs ago in autumn season. We always remember how wonderful the time was. Of course Daryl was always the consumate host, entertaining a large group of family 3 yrs ago when Megan and I were there. He was, as ever,gracious and generous. No wonder we will always, always love him. Lloyd, Megan and Lloyd Michael join me in sending our sympathy to you Damone. With love, Heather
With deepest sympathy in this time of loss and sadness to you dear Damone.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
You were his loving daughter and he was your incredible Daddy.
Daryl was a treasure.
He will never be forgotten, he will always be in our hearts and thoughts.