Ena passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Victoria, British Columbia. Formerly of Barrie, ON, Ena was in her 94th year. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Brian. Dear mother of Susan Showers (Dale Kitcher) of Calgary and Jayne Patrie (Tim) of Victoria. Step-mother of Tony Young (Suzanne Leonard) of Kent, UK. Beloved grandmother of Delaney and Kendall Showers and step-grandmother of Bobby and Paul Young.
Sincere thanks to all of the caring staff at the Victoria Hospice where she received loving and attentive care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice Foundation. Words of comfort are welcome below.
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me-but let me go.
~ Author Unknown
-
Tony and Suzanne
-
Lisa Burwell Dear Suzy and Jayne and famillies, very sorry to hear about your mom, she was a lovely lady and always go, go,go. Our thoughts and best wishes are flying west to you. Your loving friends in Ontario. Lisa Burwell and Family
-
Ellanna McKendry-Whitaker Dear Jayne, Tim, Susan and the rest of the Young family,
Our sympathy goes out to all of you in this difficult time. We know you are going to miss your mother, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ellanna and Chris Whitaker
-
GAYLE KIRK I read of your mother’s passing in the Toronto Star and wanted to send a little message. Dr. Beecroft and I (his office nurse) enjoyed both Brian and Ena, looking after their health needs for many years in Barrie. We send condolences to all of you. I also had the opportunity to visit with Ena in Victoria, while visiting our daughter at UVic, enjoying a chat over tea, at her residence. Best wishes to you.
Gayle Kirk
-
Mavis Goodman My condolences to Jayne and other members of Ena’s family. I met Ena through Victoria Newcomers and was lucky enough to get a ride to various events with Ena over the years.
I always feel that when you lose your mother, it is the end of an era!
My sincere sympathy.
Mavis Goodman
-
Susan and Ted Dear Jane, Tim and Susan,
Ena was a wonderful lady who inspired me with her enthusiasm for life. Ted and I enjoyed my many lunches and visits with her here in Victoria and in Barrie. We had a contest to see who could find the spiciest Indian food restaurant in Victoria.We will miss her and Victoria will not be the same.
We are thinking of you and hope all the wonderful memories with your Mum keep you going during this difficult time.Susan and Ted
Both Suzanne and I, plus Bobby and Paul, were very sad to hear the news. We have so many happy memories of visits to Canada and especially the time in the early 1970s when I lived with the family in Toronto.
Personally, apart from Ena’s kindness and constant good sense, I will never forget the time she was water sking on Tea Lake in Ontario on her 80th birthday! Had she not tried to go to one ski she would never have fallen off! What memories…
Now she is back again with Brian my father, bless them both.
Love, Tony, Suzanne, Bobby and Paul