Esther Elizabeth Edwards, 93, of Victoria, wife of Robin Edwards, passed away on October l4th, 2011 at Victoria General Hospital. Esther was born on December 10th, l9I7 to Martha (Pat) Hutchison and Stuart Hutchison in Victoria. She was the eldest of 4 siblings. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Happy Valley where Esther grew up. She attended Victoria High School where she was active in sports and particularly enjoyed basketball. She worked as a professional nanny for several years and later worked in Eaton’s book department where she met and befriended many of the authors. Esther went on to write about local history for the Times Colonist Islander Magazine. In 1941 Esther married John Stewart of Spillimacheen, BC who passed away in 1979. She married Robin Edwards in 1983. She loved her old Studebaker and was an active participant in the Studebaker Club. She and Robin belonged to The Engineers Club, a photography club and a garden club. As a lifelong animal lover she was also an active member of the local SPCA. She was very involved with friends and neighbours and her wonderful sense of humour will be greatly missed. Esther was predeceased by her first husband John Stewart and brother George Hutchison. She is survived by her husband, Robin Edwards; his children, Willow Edwards and Marigold Edwards; sisters, Catherine Phillips and Elsie Duncan, as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews and their children. The family would like to especially thank Esther’s niece, Diane and her husband, George Copley for many years of faithful love and care for Esther.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets in Victoria on Monday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held prior in Hatley Memorial Gardens at l:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Esther’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Victoria SPCA would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the staff on the Crofton floor of Selkirk Place for their kindness and compassion. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
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Sandy James
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Judy and Len Miller Dear Robin, Kay, Carole, Diane and all –
We had the pleasure of spending some great times with Es over the years – and enjoyed our visits so very, very much. What a precious lady Es was! She will never be forgotten by anyone who had the opportunity to spend time with her – God Bless you, Esther! God Bless your entire family – especially Robin, Kaye, Carole (and Johnny), Diane and George, and Nicole, Tammy and Michelle. Love you!
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Nicole Morris Auntie Esther, we truly miss you. Such a big part of our childhood. I remeber the candy drawer like it was yesterday and the chocolate boxes that stored sewing supplies. I also recall the ‘ban leg hold traps’ on the bumper of her Studabaker. She took a stand for what she believed in, animals in need, and stood behind her convictions. She was fiesty in the best sense of the word.
Aunty Esther was a brilliant writer, and her interests were horses, she loved the horses at our rescue especially the big feral herd in need. She loved all animals, especially cats, and lets just say her cats were very healthy and spoiled.
So many things to say about how much Aunty Esther is valued in outr family. She always played a pivitol role with all generations. She left her mark on the earth and in all our hearts, we will miss her.
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Linda Morris I never had the pleasure of knowing Esther, but I have been told many stories by Barry and his daughters, Nicole, Tammy and Michelle. I know she is going to be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.
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Capt Barry Morris Esther was a good friend of mine during the major part of her life.
She loved our children and would try to outdo everyone for gifts at Christmas She and John wouild drive hundreds of miles (and sometimes fly thousands) to visit our family.
When she worked at Eatons Bookstore and met famous authors she would always have them autograph their book naming me personally and I wouldl get this as a present at Christmas. They still rest in prominent display in my liabrary.
“S” will be missed.
Dear George, Diane, Carole, Kay and all
Just wanted to let you know that I will always have warm fond memories of the visits we had with Esther & John. It was always our highlight on Boxing Day. I had only met Robin once but I’m sure he and Ester had a full life together with so much in common. Esther was a wonderful, kind person and I feel fortunate knowing her.
Sandy James