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.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Goodbye dear colleague, you were a wonderful girl! Fly high with the angels now! Your friend, Janice, YYZ
Dear Barry, Denise and Gayle and Rick,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dearly beloved Deanne, wife and sister.
I know exactly what you are going through at this time. May the support and love from your family and friends give you strength to get through this very difficult time. Deanne will always be remembered by anyone who crossed her path for her effervescent personality and ever-smiling face. I miss her “knock, knock”s at the door. It is not the same at Surf View Villas without Deanne!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Maggie Griffiths
Our first memory of Deanne was on the day we moved into our new house. In the midst of boxes and moving men, a tiny whirlwind blew in through the front door to introduce herself as our neighbour. And what a precious and delightful whirlwind she turned out to be, along with her wonderful husband, Barry. Over the short few years since that day, we were privileged to have our friendship grow. Deanne was a brilliant light, she glowed like a beacon. Deanne personified how to live life to the fullest and we feel so lucky to have had her come into our lives, albeit all too briefly. Thank you, Deanne, for making an indelible mark in our lives. For such a tiny lady, you left a truly giant footprint on so many hearts.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Barry, and to Deanne and Barry’s families for their loss.
Love Sue and Tony
It was a pleasure to meet and work with Deanna. She was lovely, warm and had a wonderful sense of humour.
I am very sorry for your loss.
May Deanna rest in peace.
From Marianne N. Szabo