It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, Donald Michael Leslie Shorting on the 20th of January 2020. Lovingly remembered by Patty (Steven), Allen (Liz), Linda, Donna, Paul (Denice) and grandchildren Elise, Nathan, Beatrice, Tamiya, Hannah, Isabelle, Taylor and Luke. Also remembered with fondness by Carolyn, Lindsay (Chris) and their children Riley and Rachel.
Dad’s life was a life well lived. He was a family physician for 33 years in Victoria. Throughout his life, he volunteered with many community organizations including elementary schools.
“Rest In Peace Dad, you will be missed”
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, Victoria Hospice or BC Cancer Agency.
A private family service was held and can be watched by clicking the image below.
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Condolences may be offered to the family below.
23 Responses
I knew Don through the Stamp Club in Victoria and I know he was well respected by all his colleagues in the club. Rest In Peace Don.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Shorting family at this very difficult time
Hugs for all
Helena Isherwood
I enjoyed’ Don’s company and input in the stamp club. we were working towards doing the school stamp club together and had a call to go into some details, so it’s sad we didn’t get to do this together. I Will miss the fellow.
Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Don. My condolences. I know Don’s kindness and generosity touched many, and I will miss his love and knowledge of gardening, especially tomatoes and flowers.
My condolences for the loss of your Dad. I would see him often at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre when he came in for the stamp club gatherings. We always greeted each other with a hug. Our fathers were at medical school together and were in the same call group of family physicians. I heard your Dad’s name often in our house as I was growing up which was a great connection when I met Linda and Donna at Oak Bay while on the soccer team. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Celebration. My thoughts are with your family.
I’m very sorry to hear your dad has passed. He was so enthusiastic about everyone playing sports. Even with a busy practice as a physician, he would make time to be outside practicing with everyone. I think there was always a net in the driveway at the Central rd house…. and an array of sports gear around .
You were all fortunate to have parents that were so devoted to family time, nice to have him around for so long, it’s tough to say goodbye to our parents. Although he is gone, you still have wonderful memories of time spent with him.
Laura Foxgord
Dr. Shorting was such a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He was our family’s physician and was very kind to our parents and us over the years. RIP.
Dear Shorting Family,
I was truly saddened to read of Don’s passing. I had the enormous privilege and pleasure of meeting your Dad and working with him at Sir James Douglas School for many years. As a volunteer, he mentored me, as well as dozens of young children as he shared his love of stamp collecting. I had no idea upon embarking on this little club that I would meet such a selfless, gentle man who gave hundreds of hours to the students as they learned about this great hobby. Mr. Shorting was loved and admired by them all. He taught them that a hobby is something you do for fun, to find that passion in something you enjoy and pursue it. The children were immediately drawn to his calm, gentle and non-judgmental approach and the Stamp Club grew each year. I send my thanks to your family for sharing him with us and my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I considered Don a dear friend through those years we shared together. May he be at peace and may you treasure all your memories.
Bev Cardle
Our sincere condolences to all of Dons family and most particularly to our friend and good neighbor, Donna. Know that we are here for you and are so happy that we met your dad and enjoyed his company in our home. Cherish the memories for such a wonderful man and may you all be so blessed at this time.
Donald, we have found such love and friendship for your daughter Donna. We wish to let all family our sincere condolences and from our experiences loosing our parents, you find comfort in being together and remembering all the good loving times.