Ebbs passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by her dear husband of 56 years, Ray; son, Greg (Katie Ciampi) and daughter, Jenny (Bobby Varghese). She also leaves behind grandchildren, Kyle and Talia (Greg) and Naiya (Jenny and Bobby) in addition to many other beloved relatives and cherished friends.
Ebbs was an only child and was predeceased by her father, Worsley in 1955 and her dear mother, Betty in 1966. Her mother’s family, the Gough’s, were considered one of the true founders of Nanaimo and arrived in Nanaimo from England in 1852-4 on the ship, Princess Royal. Her father’s family was Victoria-based Ebbs-Canavans.
Since Ebbs lost her father at an early age, she primarily grew up with her beloved mother in Nanaimo. Ebbs moved to Victoria for nurses’ training in 1959, where she soon met her husband, Ray. They married in 1963. Ebbs graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1962. She had a full and wide-ranging career as an RN in Victoria, which included obstetrics, ER/ICU/PAR, Employee Health Nurse, Director of Employee Health, then ending her career at Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion.
Ebbs was a fiercely dedicated and loyal wife to Ray; a cherished cousin, sister-in-law, and an ‘Auntie Ebbs’; she was a creative, decisive, honest, loyal, and wise mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Ebbs loved social gatherings, shopping anytime, and could skillfully sew anything with beauty and perfection.
Ebbs resisted against her health struggles until the very end.
We love you and miss you so much, but you will always be vibrant in our hearts and memories.
A million thanks to the excellent staff at the Palliative Care Unit at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. We cannot thank you enough for caring for Ebbs/Mom with both expertise and respect and for honouring her with a dignified and peaceful passing. Thank you to the Palliative Care Unit volunteers, who provided us with an oasis of tranquility amidst the sadness and chaos of losing one of our dearest loved ones. We would also like to express a special thank you to GP Dr. McNaughton and many specialists who looked after Ebbs. Acknowledgements also go out to our dear friends and family who tirelessly dedicated so much of their time and love visiting and supporting Ebbs during the past months.
A Celebration of Ebbs’ Life will be held on Wednesday, February 27th, at 2 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ‘Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.’
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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32 Responses
Dear Ray:
My memories of Ebbs are of happy times. Her sense of humour, her love of parties, her caring thoughts and her generosity resonate in my mind. When I lived next door to you all on Ebony Place, we shared many different events, and Ebbs was a wonderful supportive lady to me and my daughter Sarah.
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you, to Greg and to Jenny. Big hug Ray,
Barbara
Dear Ray, Greg, Jenny, Katie, Bobby and Naiya
When I think of Ebbs I think of a very special and beautiful lady, who was fun, made you laugh and
has left me and my family with such wonderful memories. Barb, Tove and I feel so blessed to have been
with all of you and Ebbs. We miss her, but we know we will be together again. May the Lord shower
you with His Love, Peace, Comfort and Healing.
Ray and family
Ray, I am so sorry for your loss of your soulmate, Ebbs and to your kids and their families a great mom and Grandma. Although I hadn’t seen you and Ebbs for some time I would often ask Bonnie how you both were doing.
Thinking of you
Donna Blyth
So sorry to hear of your loss Jen and family.
My sincere condolences.
Neil
Ebbs and Brian are having their date in the spiritual world! Enjoy and look after each other love and kisses from Heather
I am so sorry to hear of Ebbs passing Although I didn’t know her personally ,I heard so much about her back in the day. So please accept my sincere condolences
Wally and Laurie McKay
Dear Shergolds, Given time I think the hole in our hearts Ebbs left will heal and be replaced with nothing but fond memories of riding in a white convertible, packing and moving, making drapes and making drapes again, burping babies, singing Christmas Carols, visits at various cottages and chalets, riotous dinner parties and quietly holding hands. We cherish and love you all.
The McKays
Ray and family please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your dear wife, mother and grandmother. My thoughts are with you. Irene Dumka
Dear Ray and Family, Pam and I were saddened to learn of Ebbs’ passing. We remember fondly our time living across the road from you on Hillview Ave. some 40-50 years ago.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
The Hightons
Hi Nana… I miss you and look forward to our Mac and cheese date on November 2nd… Love you so much!