Cicely passed away peacefully in Victoria on Nov. 1, 2009. Born March 20, 1925 in Tudhoe, England, Cicely was the only daughter of the late Thomas and Edith Mitchell of Yorkshire and is predeceased by her brothers Tom and Peter. She married Cyril in Stokesley, Yorkshire, in 1946 and they moved to Canada with their young family in 1962. They lived in Sorel, Quebec, for 23 years before moving to Victoria in 1985. Cyril died in 1997. Cicely’s selfless and gentle nature was her trademark, as was her love for her children and their families. Cicely is survived by her sons Ian (Juli) and Brian (Kathy), daughter Valerie, grandchildren Sarah (Jason), Kate (Corey), Erin, John, Graham, Andrew and Megan and great-grandchildren Ian, Sydney, Justin, Jacob and Stokesley. She will also be missed by many relatives and friends across Canada and around the world, including sisters-in-law Jean in Nova Scotia and Phyllis in England, and brother-in-law Harry (Ada) in England, and their families. In Victoria, her close circle included the Foord family, headed by Ted and his late wife Meg, and dear friends John and Sheila Coates.
Cicely’s family sincerely thanks the staff at Victoria’s Douglas Care Community for their compassionate care during her final years, and especially in the last week.
A service celebrating Cicely’s life will be held on Friday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver St. in Victoria. No flowers please, just your fond memories.
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Jim & Sandy Fathers
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Maxine Campbell My sincere condolences to all the family.Ihave many happy memories as a neighbour of playing bridge with Cicely and Cyril,and dining!!!Cicely was such a gentle person,and always put her familyand others before herself.These last years have been hard for her-she liked her independence.She will be remembered fondly.
Mqxine
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Audrey Hardwicke Cicely was a good friend and a much appreciated companion at the bridge table. I knew her through the Newcomers’ group and a bridge group arising from Newcomers. She was a dear friend and gentle spirit. I had visits with her in the care facility at Royal Jubilee and also at Douglas House. She will be missed but always remembered for her kind, gentle spirit and loving nature.
My thoughts and prayers are for her family.
Audrey Hardwicke
Dear Val
We were both so sorry to read of your Mother’s passing; our thoughts are with you at this time.
I only met your mom but once over a Christmas dinner but I recall it as being a very joyful interlude.