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.
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John and I send our sincere condolences, Damone. We are so grateful that Daryl became one of the family when he married Peggy. Although our visits with Daryl and Peggy were few and far between, without exception, we knew we would be in for an enjoyable visit with them. Daryl will be missed by all of us but so many pleasant memories will remain.
He was always smiling, funny and a beautiful gentleman. We are honored to have had an opportunity to be a part of his life. He will be truly missed. You are a wonderful daughter Damone and loved very much, thinking of you my sister.
Damone, I was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Through the years I have very fond memories of your Dad. When your dad was driving through Nanaimo he would stop at the Bay for a visit, and your dad and I always had to play at least one game of crib. I always enjoyed his stories and he had a special way of telling them, and the way he lit up when telling a story. I am glad that your dad and my dad were able to spend time together on Daryl’s 90th birthday, watching the cousins spending time together was awesome. You were a wonderful daughter to your dad, when ever he spoke of you he had such pride, love, and joy. Your dad will be missed by many, but the wonderful memories will remain of Daryl.
He was a wonderful man Damone with a great sense of humour and love of life .. but who wouldn’t love and respect a man who put his daughter, scotch, golf, nature, good food and good friends as his priority. He and my mother Vi Farmer (Mona’s sister-in-law) adored each other – David and I thought he was pretty special too. He left us all with memories that make us smile.
Sorry to hear Damone, my thoughts are with you today. From reading this honouring life, I can see many resemblances between your dad and my grandpa. Especially the part about missing good food. Now they will enjoy good food together, with loved ones. You will be missed Daryl, love Jenn and Nathan
We are so sorry to hear he’s gone, he was such a special person. We have so many great memories, and feel good knowing he will be enjoying his brother’s company once again (and that of many others he missed when they passed on). We miss them both, and send Damone all our love in her loss. Eileen
So sorry for your loss Damone. I have fond memories of your Dad. He will be missed. Thinking of you.
I will treasure all my memories of Daryl. He was such a good friend. God needed a special angel when He called you home. I will miss you Daryl and you will always have a special place in my heart. And to my Damone — may God hold you in the palm of His hand. God Bless Ruby
HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR MY WIFE’S SISTER MONA CONNECTING WITH DARYL I WOULD HAVE MISSED MANY ENJOYABLE YEARS WITH SUCH A GENTLEMANLY INDIVIDUAL. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH SUPERLATIVES TO DETAIL THE WAY DARYL TREATED RUBY AND I … FROM OAK BAY SOIREES, SPENDING TIME WITH HIS SIBLINGS, AND THELMA AND ED LIFE JUST COULDN’T HAVE BEEN MORE PURE HONEST FUN … SO OLD BUDDY JUST TEN YEARS AND ONE DAY MY SENIOR I SHALL HOIST ONE FINAL 1/8 oz. OF JOHNNY WALKER RED … BLESSINGS ON YOU MY FRIEND.
My sincere condolences to the Anderson family and especially to my best friend Damone who is an amazing daughter who took exceptional care of her Dad. Rest in Peace Pops xo