Edie passed away peacefully at The Heights in Victoria. She was born and raised in Vancouver. From 1942-1945, she served with the RCAF (Women’s Division) as a communications operator. Right to the end, she could rattle off her service number, always remembering to add “Sir!”. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Carl. They were together for 58 years until Carl’s passing in 2008. Edie was so proud to be a stay-at-home mum, nurturing her four children and giving them a good start in life.

Edie was a woman of great love and generosity, both of which she showered on her growing family and large circle of friends. She enjoyed being with people and shared so many meals and happy times with all in her company. Sunday nights of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding are fondly remembered by her children.

Throughout the years, Edie was an active member of numerous benevolent organizations, including St. George’s Anglican Church Guild, and PEO, a sisterhood promoting educational opportunities for women worldwide.

Left with loving memories of a wonderful mother and the grandest of Grans are her children David (Iris), Jean (Frants), Jim (Barb), and Don (Kim), 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Many thanks to the staff at The Heights and Oak Bay Lodge (Dogwood 2) for their warm and gentle care. A heartfelt thanks to Edie’s special friend, Elaine, for her companionship, and to her long-time friend, Linnea, for her steadfast support.

A Memorial Service for Edie will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, BC on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of BC.

Be still. Close your eyes. Breathe.

Listen for my footfall in your heart. I am not gone but merely walk within you.

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Gardens
www.mccallbros.com

  • Shana Boyd

    Thinking of all of you and your families on this day. Aunty Babe has such a wonderful influence on so many lives. Those memories will last for always.
    Thoughts are with you.
    Love,
    Shana & Steve (Boyd)

  • Selina Serenelli

    Don, I met you and your dear mom at the Heights. I missed seeing her for a few days and then learned of her passing. She would always reach out to me with such a genuine smile. It was a pleasure to have shared special moments with her when I was visiting my companion. My condolences to you and your family. It is never easy at any age to lose your mom and thankfully you had her in your life as she aged so gracefully.

  • Jamie MacLean

    Deepest condolences on the recent passing of your Mom. Both she and your dad were very dear friends of our family, and especially my parents Fraser and Peggy. We have many pictures in our family album of Carl and Edie smartly dressed up for dance parties at my parent’s home on Scolton Road, as well as numerous family gatherings with hordes of small children.

    Your mom could always be counted on to take a keen interest in what was going on with my siblings and me, and was rarely seen without a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. A beautiful soul.

  • Glenda Miller

    Don, as you know, your mum and dad were close friends with Linnea and Don from when they were in their 20’s. I recall when you all lived on Camelot and there was a good community of neighbours, up and down the street, with scads of kids. Being 11 years younger than my sister, I would come to Victoria in my summer holidays and remember many times Linnea and Eddie sharing a morning coffee together, chatting up a storm. Your mum was so welcoming and warm towards me, always interested in what I was doing and, later, never forgetting to ask about my kids. She was a lovely, thoughtful lady with her ever-present smile……….. I send you my sympathies for that sore spot in your heart from her passing.

    I’ll be making a donation, in her name, to the Alzheimer’s Society,

    Glenda

  • Don and Karen Gordon

    Don, Kim and Kelsey, sorry to hear ýour sad news. We’re sure you have many fond memories to cherish. Don and Karen

  • Elaine and John Towgood

    Sadly, we’ve lost a kind and caring friend. We will remember Cousin Babe for her ability to keep smiling through life’s challenges, her thoughtfulness, her faithfulness in keeping in touch with us and especially her love that she so generously shared with family and friends. Our sincere sympathy to David, Jean, Jim and Don and families. We’re thinking of you.

  • Carol Buchan, P.E.O. Chapter AI

    Please accept our heartfelt love and sympathy on the death of Edie. Her sisters in P.E.O. Chapter AI will place Edie in a special part of our hearts for this cheerful and loving lady. We will miss her very much.

  • Deborah & Adam Wood

    Adam and I have very happy memories of time spent with Edie and Carl when they visited England. Edie was such an easy person to talk to, kind and friendly and easy going. We will always be impressed by how fit and healthy Edie and Carl were and how difficult we found it keeping up with them despite our being 40 years their junior! We aim to be like them! Our love to you all, Deb and Adam and the girls xxxx

  • Kathy Hoehne (MacLean)

    Forgot to out my maiden name on my note before…Kathy Hoehne(MacLean)

  • Kathy Hoehne

    Such a lovely lady, kind, warm, loving . I have nothing but fond memories of her, alway a smile on her face. Lots of memories of family outing together when we were young and her faithful service at St. George church. I can imagine my mom and her are having a wonderful chat together as they enjoy their forever home. A life well lived, well done good and faithful servant.

  • Debbie Krueger

    Jean and family, I was so sorry to learn of your sad loss. I will always remember your mum’s wonderful hospitality and cooking. She made me right at home, welcoming me with open arms. She was such a lovely lady and will leave you with so many treasured memories.

  • Norm and Tess Tearoe and family

    Auntie Babe was such a big part of my life, my family’s life and anyone else she may have met during her wonderful life. I have so many memories of my childhood visits to Camelot Street. Auntie Babe and Uncle Carl always took the time to visit us in Ontario, and in St. Albert during our work sojourns away from B.C. and we always enjoyed our visits to Victoria in recent years during their retirement years. We were always welcomed with open hearts. We will miss her so much.
    With love,
    Norm and Tess Tearoe and family

  • Catherine & Clarence Nesbitt

    My cousin Edie (Babe) was very important in my life and my parents’ lives. She was a wonderful person in every way. My husband and I send condolences to all of Edie’s family and friends. We will always remember Babe and Carl with love.

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