Passed away on March 26, 2011, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Eric was born on January 23, 1921, in Nanaimo, BC. He received his dental degree in 1944 from McGill University in Montreal where he graduated with top honours and the Gold Medal. While in Montreal, he met his beloved wife and soulmate, Susan. They married in Montreal on July 8, 1946 and settled in Victoria that same summer where he practised dentistry for 35 years. Eric leaves behind his loving wife, Susan; 3 children, Greg, DMD (Karen), Rick (Diane) and Debbie (David) McCall; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews in Canada and the USA and brother-in-law, Manfred (Debbie) Holl of Carmel, California. Predeceased by his sisters, Pauline and Daphne. We are forever grateful for the love, happiness and wisdom that Eric (Dad/Opa) shared with us and he will be missed dearly.
Funeral and Celebration of Eric’s life will be held at MCCALL’S FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Friday, April 1, at 2 pm, the Venerable Christopher Page of St. Philip’s Church officiating. Reception to follow. Donations if desired may be made to the The Vancouver Island Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, 856 Sunridge Valley Drive, Victoria, BC, V9B 5L2 or charity of choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
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It is from our new residence on the lower mainland that we send our deepest sympathy to Sue, Debbie and Dave and other family members. A wonderful husband and father who will be deeply missed.
Sending our deepest sympathies to the Gill and McCall families. May you take comfort in the wonderful memories you share of Opa and the support of each other.
Sorry to hear about you husband and fathers passing.I hope you find comfort in remembering all the wonderful memories you have shared.
With sincere sympathy to the Gill and McCall families.
Pam Taylor
With deepest sympathy to your family, from Torrey, Barbara and family.
Dear Mrs Gill, Deb,Rick,Greg,and families, My thoughts and prayers for your inner peace.Oppa was an inspiration for me. I have many wonderful memories.He was always smiling and interested in me and what I was doing.I shall be grateful that i knew him. Sorry I can’t be there on Fri. Gary McRae
We send our thoughts and prayers from the Ferne family here in Ottawa. Although several years have passed since we have been in touch the friendship and support that Dr. Gill provided our family, especially our father Harry, over many years is fondly remembered and treasured.
WE send our deeepest condolences at this heart-breaking time. May you be strengthened and find joy in the memories of having had such a great man in your lives – his soaring spirit lives on.
Sincerely,
Carolann & Gary
Dear Mrs. Gill, Deb, Rick, Greg and families,
I am really sorry to hear the news that Dr. Gill passed away. I have many memories of him together with Mrs. Gill attending funerals at McCalls where I was always greeted with a slight head nod and handshake – the two of them always looked like a very distinguished couple.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Sincerely, Rob Heppell.