June 7, 1924 – August 17, 2012
Loving, caring, always lively, with a smile on her face and a kind word, – – – that was our mother, Dorothy Sing. Mom passed away peacefully early Friday morning, August 17th at Victoria General Hospital at the age of 88. She is predeceased by her husband and our father, George and her siblings, Ellen, Jean, Alex, Henry, Victor, Wilfred and Vivian. Her (5) children: Ed (Hilary), Deborah (Kevin), Ron (Natalie), Bernice (Stewart) and Gordon will remember her wisdom, humour and love. She will be greatly missed by her (12) grandchildren: Brandon, Nadia, Tyson, Olivia, Hilary, Nathan, Rachel, Elizabeth, Michelle, Daniel, Anna and Nickolas. She is survived by her siblings: Sharon, Elkus, Annabelle, Kennedy, Salina and Janine.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Mom survived the war in China to be reunited with her family in Vancouver. In 1953, she married her husband, George and moved to Victoria where she raised her family. They enjoyed 43 years of marriage until George passed away in 1997. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked at numerous businesses, participated in the Tam Gong Chinese Temple (Yen Wo Society) and several Chinese Benevolent Associations in the community. Mom took many classes and was always willing to learn something new. She enjoyed making new friends, sharing time with her children and grandchildren and many activities such as exercise classes, lawn bowling, bingo and shopping. Dorothy will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother grandmother and friend.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at McCall’s Funeral Home, 1400 Vancouver Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 3W3. A private service will be held for the immediate family. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will follow — date to be announced. Our thanks to the doctors, nurses and the medical staff at Victoria General Hospital for their care of Mom. Condolences to the family may be offered below.
If desired, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Yen Wo Society, 1713 Government St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1Z4.
May God Bless Our Beloved Mother, she will be missed. We all love her very much.
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Bob Tischart
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Darlene Chan Dear Ed, Debbie, Ron, Bernice and Gordie,
I was saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing. I will remember her as a kind, caring woman and know she will be missed by many in the community. My thoughts and sympathy are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Darlene and Family
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Sandra Loo I was shocked and saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. May fond memories of your mother keep her close in your hearts. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
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Brenda Hepburn Dear Ed, Debbie, Ron, Bernice, and Gordie,
I am so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you and your families,
Sincerely,
Brenda and Family
Saddened to hear of you mothers passing .My thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.
sincerly
Bob