Deb died peacefully after a courageous but short battle with a brain tumour on December 21, 2014 in Hospice in Victoria, BC.
She was surrounded in love by her husband, Bob; brothers, Bill and Sandy; sister-in-law, Deborah and cousins from Toronto. Predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Anna, she will be deeply missed by her family, friends, neighbours, and walkers on the Cedar Hill chip trail.
Deb was born on July 2, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She worked for many years at the Manitoba Provincial Government in Winnipeg and upon moving to Victoria, she worked for the BC Government. She loved life, family, friends, dogs and travelling. Her passion for nature, particularly birds, stimulated all who knew her and her warm smile was infectious.
A celebration of Deb’s life will be held in the spring in Victoria on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name to the BC Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (WildARC) http://www.spca.bc.ca/branches/wild-arc/ would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
A celebration of Deb’s life will be held at McCall Brothers Funeral Home at 1400 Vancouver St. at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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I was not given the opportunity to meet Deb but by the way you describe her to me, Bob, she must be a wonderful, loving person. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care.
Bob: I join with others to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I met Deb only once (that last time I saw you) but could tell immediately what a nice person she was and a such a loving partner to you. Thinking of you.
Bob…I am so sorry for your loss. Although I didn’t know Deb well at all, the way you spoke of her left the impression of a wonderful person. What a tragedy.
Take care Bob. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Bob and family it is with shock that I learnt of Deb’s passing yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Words are inadequate to express my thoughts. I am so sorry. Svein.