Di unexpectedly passed away peacefully at 77 years of age on April 23, 2009. Born in Victoria in 1931, the only child of Frank and Gertie Parsons, she grew up at 1400 Pembroke Street, graduated from Vic High in 1949 and from the Royal Jubilee nursing program in 1952. Even after 50 years, she never missed Vic High or Jubilee nursing reunions and leaves many good friends from her Jubilee and Vic High years. Predeceased by her first (and second!) husband, Vic Wilson, she leaves her three boys Tony (Mary-Jane) of New Westminster, Kerry of Montréal and Randy (Candece) of Victoria; her grandchildren Chantal and Nikki Wilson, Emma and Jeremy Wilson and Alexandre Wilson; and 3 great Grandchildren, Tianna, Dominic and Kieirra. While fate and fortune may have taken her for quite a ride in life, in her heyday, she flew on the Concorde, lived for 13 years overlooking the ocean at 1121 Beach Drive (surrounded by her many animals), traveled the world with Vic and the boys (first class!) and reprimanded some of the finest waiters in Europe and Asia. In addition to caring for her mother, she helped raise Chantal and Nikki as babies and was a friend to everyone she met in life.
A Memorial Service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Saturday May 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm.
19 Responses
grandma ,
I hoped you liked the family service today! It was tough for us all but we know you were there!!! you made it sunny at the end!!! I love you so much…and miss you more then u know!!!
nickie xoxoxo
Grandma,
I love you!!!! I hope you like this weekend!!! This is all for you!!! please be there with me as I will need you there!!! i love you so much and miss you!!!
your brown eyed girl
nickie xoxoxo
NOTE TO NIKKI:
Hi Nikki,
I just read your comments on here and my heart broke for you. Sounds like things are almost unbearable for you right about now. Hang in there sweetie. You can get through this even though it feels like you might dissolve into thin air at any moment. My mom left us just over three years ago and my heart still breaks for her. But she is in a better place.
If you ever need to talk, or just someone to sit in silence with, that knows how you feel, dont’ hesitate to contact me, okay.
Robyn Copp
robyncopp@live.ca
250-858-6450
Dear Randy, Tony and Kerri,
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Believe me, I know what this all feels like, all too well. Only saw your mom a month ago at a luncheon for mom’s friends.
I am thankful that I picked up a newspaper today to see your mom’s obit. What a shocker. Hoping to have a little word with you guys on Saturday at the funeral to touch base.
Just think – our mom’s are having some serious party “up there” right about now. The scotch and brandies are a flowing with our moms together again!!!
All the best to you all – see you on Saturday.
Kindest Regards,
Robyn Copp
Grandma,
Im taking it day by day like people are telling me to but its just not getting any easier!!! I love you and miss you!!!I know your with me at times when its unbarable for me and I thank you for that!!! I love you soooo much!!!!!! xoxoxoxox
love your brown eyed gril
Nickie xoxoxoxox
To my Wilson family,
Big hugs and much love to you all. Carry her always in your hearts as she did you. Have your moments to miss but mostly have your hours to remember the wonderful joy you brought to her life and she forever to yours.
Lots of love ~ S
Dear Kerry,
I feel for you. I know you are in grief, and I hope it will go by quickly.
And after that, I wish you the greatest and most beautiful memories of your mom, and that she be in your heart and make you smile forever.
Love,
Wolfgang
I love you very much and miss you more. I would trade anything to have you back for just one more hug, kiss or a weather report. You”ll like my speach. You’re a star.
Dear Kerry,
My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of grief. —— Chantal
Dear Kerry,
I’m so very sorry of your mom’s death. I want you to know that my thoughts are with you.
I know that her passing will leave a void in your life. You were telling me that you talked frequently to you mom on the phone, that she was your confidante. You will cherish these conversations for the rest of your life and they will become a fond memory.
Sending you lots of love and light during these difficult times, dear Kerry. —– Hélène
Dear Kerry, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how much you must feel. Please remember that our hearts are with you. —– Irene
Cher Ami,
I am fully with you for this period, sharing with you the joy, the sadness and the reunion. I get how important and special this week and upcoming months are. Wish you and your family special beautiful moments and memories. xox France
Hi Kerry,
I wish you and your family my condolences and may your mom’s spirit guide and comfort you in the weeks to come. Wishing you peace and serenity,—- Kathleen x
Accepter l’inacceptable
Il vaut beaucoup mieux accepter que refuser et s’aveugler. Accepter, ce n’est pas renoncer,
c’est fermer un livre quand la dernière page est tournée.
La peine est universelle peut importe la langue ou la couleur de la peau, alors Kerry sache que je partage la tienne même à distance.
Le tout, c’est de ne pas te décourager car tu le sais plus les jours passeront plus ta peine s’allègera. —–Sylvie B
Dear Kerry
The loss of a dear person marks our life. The loss of the Mother is a very big one. At the same time we have to accept it,as it is their wish that they leave this world before their children.
A Mother never dies as she is always alive through her children.
I am sure that her love will be a guide to you in your life so that you would achieve all your dreams and commitments in her sweet memory and be the Leader that she is and would be proud of.
May God accept her soul in eternal peace.
Please accept my deepest sympathy in these difficult moments.
Nicolas Georgiadis.
I’m sorry Kerry for your mom. Love, Lucie
Dear Kerry
The Montreal Staff is with you during these sad moments and wishes our condolences. It is a privileged time to be with your family and friends to express your love for them, in the memory of your beloved mother. Take care. The Montreal Staff
Kerry, to the great existential question, can anyone live forever, I like to quote Socrates, who in dialogue with Plato was known to often exclaim….. “Pas Pan-fuggin-TOUTE !” Claude
Ginette, Jean-Francois and Sylvie Chapdelaine are also sending you there condolences and wishes you and your family nice gatherings.
I love you Grandma with all my heart and some!! You will never be forgotten!!!! I miss you more then you even know!!!! I LOVE YOU XOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO