1929 – 2011
Doris passed away very peacefully on December 26, 2011 after a 5 ½ year battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Derek, whose love for her knew no bounds through 60 years of marriage. Also grieving deeply is her son, Steve (in Texas), his wife, Kim and their children, Bradley, Michael, Courtney and Chase. Doris’ passing will create a huge void in the life of her daughter, Kathryn, (who lives here in Victoria), her husband, Alex and their son, Alastair. She will be sadly missed by Christine, mother of Bradley and Michael. A special thanks goes to Drs. Battershill and Yee and the staff of the Chemotherapy and Pain Clinic Departments at the Cancer Clinic. The final two weeks of Doris’ life were spent in Victoria Hospice where the love, care and personal attention were abundant.
Memorial arrangements will be a private family affair. A Celebration of Doris’ Life will be held by invitation in February or March. In lieu of floral arrangements, please consider making a donation to Victoria Hospice, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8S 5J2. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
16 Responses
Derek–Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife Doris.
Ted & Denise McCannel (PROBUS)
To Derek and family,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of your beautiful Doris. She was a wonderful person , and I am so privileged to have known her.
You are in my heart and my thoughts are with you.
Love Judy
Derek: We send you our sincere condolances on your sad loss.
Tony and Elizabeth.
Derek,
Jan and I send our condolences to you and your family. I know how you have shared a long and happy life together. I am sure that the memories of those times and the love of those close to you, will be a comfort in this immediate time of sorrow and for the years to come.
Sincerely,
Bruce
Derek
My daughter phoned me today to tell me of Doris’s passing. I am so sorry to hear of it.
Fred and I loved to visit with you both.
Nowlane
Derek, tired eyes lead tired fingers to the wrong keys. I am so sorry to have missed my error in naming you Doug. Ian
Doug and family, from Kauai, Gillian and I send our thoughts and prayers to you at this time of loss. We know through our frequent contact the struggle Doris faced and Doug your never ending support for her. We are confident that by celebrating her life’s you will find comfort in the days ahead. May God Bless you all. Ian and Gillian Stewart
Dear Derek and Family:
I was shocked and saddened to read this sorrowful news …. heartfelt sympathies to you all. Doris was a beautiful and bright light and it was a joy and privilege to know her as a philanthropist, and a wonderfully caring and strong individual. Her love of family and community was deep:she has touched many lives and will be missed.
Laura
BC Cancer Foundation
Derek and Family
My heartfelt sympathies are with you at this time. A few times in our lives we meet someone who was extraordinary. Doris was that to me. She was a source of light, humor, and wisdom. She gave much to me in the course of our friendship. I mourn her loss and I will miss her very much. God Bless you Derek.
Nancy Paxton
To the Whittle Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of Doris, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt.
She will be missed.
Julia and Marisa