The family is sad to announce the peaceful passing of Deanne on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Victoria Hospice at the age of 70. Born on June 16, 1946 to Wilma and Donald Vincent in Victoria BC, Deanne grew up on a variety of Air Force Bases, including Goose Bay, NL; Trenton, ON; Washington, D.C.; Cold Lake, AB and finally Montreal, QC. Following high school graduation, Deanne worked for 2 years in Montreal for Sun Life. Deanne’s love of travel and meeting people led her to join Air Canada as a Flight Attendant in 1967. This career fulfilled Deanne’s dreams until her retirement in 2004. In 1967, Deanne settled in Mississauga, Ontario where she started her family and lived until 2003. After meeting and marrying Barry in 1997, they chose to move to Victoria for their golden years. Over the years, Deanne was very active in her community. Deanne maintained her many Air Canada friendships through her ongoing association with the Canadian Maple Wings Association. In addition, Deanne volunteered at Mt. St. Mary Hospital in Victoria.
Deanne was predeceased by her parents Wilma and Donald Vincent. A devoted wife and loving mother, Deanne leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Barry and sons Shane and Ryan (Janice), her identical twin sister Denise (Bert), her sister Gayle (Bob) and brother Rick (Sandi) as well as her extended family Deborah (William), Rodney (Sandra), Dann (Amarilis), Graeme, Marina along with nieces and nephews Don (Shannon), Michelle, Rebecca; grandchildren Haili, Jenna, Brooklyn, Meagan (Stefan), Ashley (Joseph), Gregory, Brad, Courtney (Geoff) and Ingrith; great grandchildren Hunter and Cooper as well as grand nieces and nephews Brenda, Aidan and Grayson.
Deanne will always be remembered for her vibrant smile, bubbly personality, caring nature and interest in people; anyone willing to share a few moments with Deanne was quickly drawn in by her interest in them. In this way, Deanne cultivated many lasting friendships.
We would like to thank Victoria Hospice for their warm and caring support. Any donations to Victoria Hospice 1952 Bay Street Victoria BC V8R 1J8 in Deanne’s memory would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens 4665 Falaise Drive Victoria BC. on Saturday April 15th at 2 pm.
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Please accept our sincerest and heartfelt condolences. Deanne will be fondly remembered by all of us. Her smile and laughter were contagious as well as her fierce love of life and living each and every moment to the fullest. She is an inspiration to all of us of how life should and can be lived each and every second.
All our love,
Natalie, Ralph, Mitchell, Riley and Madison
Dear Barry,
we are deeply sorrowful and shocked to hear, that Deanne has passed away.
6 months ago at your last visit in July, everything was at it’s best. We said goodbye in the deep knowledge, to see you both again in 2017.
Our thoughts are with you and all of your family!
Words can not explain what we feel.
You and Deanne did everything right with all the travels and actions you made in the past 20 years.
Deanne was such a wonderful and lovely person. She had such a positive attitude and open heart for everyone. She took care for everybody. That is not usual in our times. It was an honour and pleasure to know her! We loved her very much and will always remember her!
BIG LOVE
Inge & Werner, Caecilie, Lydia & Frank from Germany
Dear Barry,Denise,Gale and Rick,My love and condolences go to all the Family. .Deanne was such a bright ,energetic and caring person. She will be sorely missed,but always loved by so many.
I am a better person for having had the privilege of working with, and laughing with Deanne.
Dear Barry, Denise, Gayle and Rick. With love, deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy, I share the loss of Deanne with her family and numerous friends. Memories have been flooding back beginning with the excitement of the day Deanne and Denise were born, a day I shared with my dear friend Vera who, decades later, was unexpectantly and most pleasantly reunited with Deanne on a memorable cruise. Together Vera and I have reflected on Deanne’s delightful personality and many admirable qualities. Rest in peace, dear Deanne, knowing that you were and remain a sparkling light in the lives of many who love you dearly. Dianne
Dear Barry, Denise, Gayle and Rick…With love, deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy, I share the loss of Deanne with her family and numerous friends. Memories have been flooding back beginning with the excitement of the day Deanne and Denise were born, a day I shared with my dear friend Vera who, decades later, was unexpectedly reunited with Deanne on a memorable cruise. Together we have reflected on Deanne’s many, many delightful personalities and admirable qualities. Rest in peace, dear Deanne, knowing that you were a sparkling light in the lives of many who loved you dearly, Dianne
Dear Barry, Denise, Gayle and Rick, With love and heartfelt sympathy I share, with all who knew Deanne, the deep sadness of her loss. Memories have been flooding back from the excitement of the day that Deanne and Denise were born, a day I shared with my dear friend Vera who, many years later,was reunited with Deanne on a memorable cruise. Together she and I share thoughts of Deanne and treasure her many, many delightful qualities. Rest in peace, dear Deanne, you will be remembered as a bright light in so many lives. Love, Dianne
To Deanne’s family,
My deepest sympathy goes to you all. I can only imagine how much this special person will be missed. It was always a fun time when Deanne showed up in Barbados. I know she and my father are sharing laughs and some drinks. Rest In Peace Deanne. You are, and always be, much loved.
Love,
Joan
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Dear Barry, My heart felt thoughts are going to you at this sad, sad time. So many lives have been forever changed with Deanne’s passing. I’ll never forget the moment that Deanne and I found our past connection, I still get goosebumps thinking of it as an epiphany. God bless you, and Denise and Gayle. Love, Vera
Goodbye Aunt Deanna. You lived life to the fullest, a lesson we can all learn from. Love you xo, Kyle