October 6, 1916 — February 1, 2013
Emily passed away peacefully in Coquitlam, BC. She was generous and caring with a love for adventure and a thirst for learning. She was born and raised in Nelson, BC and attended Normal School in Victoria. She taught in various interior communities and Victoria before settling in Nelson, where she married John in 1948 and raised her family. Emily returned to teaching in 1963 until moving to Victoria with the family in 1969. She was predeceased by her husband, John; her sister, Doris Brown and most recently, her brother-in-law, Robert Brown. She will be dearly remembered by her children, Louise, Theo, John “Jack”, Warren and his wife, Lara; her beloved granddaughter, Caroline and only nephew, Dave Brown and his lovely family. Emily loved children and in lieu of flowers, she would be pleased if you did something special with a child or if you made a donation to UNICEF, an organization where she spent many happy hours as a volunteer.
A Funeral Service will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
-
Lois and Norm Mazuren and Peggy Murdoch
-
Jo Bodard Louise and Family: Caught your Mom’s obituary in the Times Colonist. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
-
Penny Lipsack Hello. I wanted to tell you that Mrs. Towler was my grade one teacher in Nelson for the 1963/64 school year. I absolutely loved her and I think she loved me too because she gave me a school picture of herself, which I still have! I was sorry to see her obituary, but also glad to read about her and find out a little bit about her life. I am happy she had a good life. My condolences to you on losing such a special person.
-
Phyllis Forbes Dear Louise & Theo:
Please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother.
Ever since I met your family at the Kensington, I have been struck by your close and caring relationship, and I hope that as you grieve the loss of your mother, you will be comforted by the thought that she always knew how much she was loved and valued.
I pray that the Lord will bless you, and keep you, and give you His peace.
Lots of Love – Phyllis.
-
Dave, Deb Wellburn Louise, Theo, Jack and Warren
So sad to hear of your mom’s passing–but what a wonderful life she had! I have many fond memories of our San Marino days and of the friendship between our mothers.
I had hoped to be at the service, however I’m under the weather.
Our thoughts are with you,
Dave and Deb
-
Bernie Dong Hi John
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please accept our deepest condolences. It was an honour to be involved in your mom’s health care, we will miss seeing her. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Take care, Bernie and team
-
Murray Winlaw Louise, sad to hear about the passing of your Mom. My condolences to you and your family.
-
Clodagh Wilson Dear Louise and Theo,
Thinking of a lovely lady who has ended her life’s journey. I give you these lines.
“Of all the earthly things God gives, there’s one above all others,
it is the precious and priceless gift of a loving Christian mother.”With love,
Clodagh
-
Karen & Don Anderson Dear Theo & Louise…we were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a gracious lady & a wonderful neighbour. We hope all the good memories will sustain you at this difficult time.
Karen & Don Anderson
1060 San Marino Cres.
-
Pat Daisley Dear Louise,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.Take care,
Pat
Dear Louise, Theo, Jack, and Warren
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Emily, Mom was undertandaby upset to lose such a great friend. It is amazing to a friendship span about 70 plus years.
It is always difficult to lose your mother and more difficult when she was such a geat lady.