September 15, 1924 – October 7, 2009
Florence passed away peacefully on October 7th in Nanaimo surrounded by her family. She had been spending time with her friends at the Salvation Army the previous day when she suddenly took ill. Flo is survived by Curt, her husband of 49 years; her children, Wayne (Tena) and Donna Bolton (Ian), and her grandchildren, Justin, Jared, Kyle and Melissa. Flo lived her entire life in Victoria and touched many lives through her involvement with the Salvation Army.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at McCall Bros. , Johnson & Vancouver Streets. A celebration of Flo’s life will occur on Tuesday, October 13th at 1 pm at the Salvation Army Victoria Citadel, 4030 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8X 5J6. Special thanks to all who assisted mom and dad at the Salvation Army in Nanaimo, the emergency responders and wonderful staff at Nanaimo Regional Hospital ICU. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army Victoria Citadel in memory of Flo would be appreciated.
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Jo-Ann Anderson
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Catherine Thornton May God be with you at this time and may His love impart the strength, peace and understanding that brings comfort to each of you. She was well loved and her presence will be missed.
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Karen Taylor Donna and family…
Life brings tears,
smiles and memories.
The tears dry,
the smile fades,
but the memories
live on forever.
Thinking of you at this time, … With heartfelt sympathy.
Karen Taylor, HRSDC Atlantic Resourcing
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Lorraine Walton To Curt , Wayne , Donna , spouses ; Granchildren ,
Wishing God’s arms of comfort over all of you at this time.
Flo will always be a reminder to me as a Women of encouragement .Lorraine Walton
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Rose Breuer Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.from Rose Breuer and the staff at
Hooper-Holmes Canada Limited
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Daniel & Dorothy Skepple We are saddened by the news of Auntie Flo’s passing but rejoice that she is with her Lord & Saviour in heaven with so many other family members who have gone on before her. We will miss Auntie Flo when we visit but we will see her in Glory. Our thoughts & prayers are with Uncle Curt, Wayne & Donna that God will give peace, comfort & strenghth for the days to come. We love you each one. xoxo
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Jane Elliott Wayne, although I didn’t know your Mom personally, through you, I know that she was an exceptional lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Jane
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Pearl Vanderlinde Dear Curt and family Iam so sad to hear of your loss, Flo was a lovely lady and shared her love of music with everyone. She will be missed. All the best wishes. sincerely Pearl.
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Sandra & Angus Haggarty So hard to believe she has gone but to her eternal rest she has flown.
Will miss seeing you Flo when we come to visit at the church. You always had a welcome hug for us, especially Sandra.
Our prayers to all the family and to Curt.God bless you all and keep you safely in His care.
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Robert Haines My Wife and I WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF “Flo’s passing,
Our thoughts go back many years ago when my wife
and Flo worked in the Economy Laundry and later when i
bowled with them at Gibsons” Bowladrome,
seen them often then ,
but not so much in the later years,
hope to see Curt” on Tuesday,
HOPE HER FAITH WILL BE REWARDED,
Bob Haines
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Ken & Donna Davis Dear Curt, Wayne, Donna and Families
We are shocked to hear about the passing of Flo and wanted you to know that you are in our prayers.
May God come very close to you all with His strength and power to meet all your needs at this time.
We have many memories of our time in Victoria and the good time together with you at Victoria Citadel. We thank God for her life.
With our deepest sympathy.
God Bless You All.
Ken and Donna Davis
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Harold & Doreen Blenman We regret to hear of your loss, and want you to know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you in these days of sorrow, and always.
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Majors Judy & Henry Jewer Dear Eccles Family:
Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your loved one. Flo was a special lady.
We so much appreciated her contribution to the Ladies’ Auxiliary at The Salvation Army Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre in Victoria where we ministered for several years.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Dilys and Sarah Randall Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
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Dilys and Sarah Randall Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest condolences from Dilys, Sarah, Andrea & Tim.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Auntie Florence, I know that we have not been close but I remember many things from family Sunday dinners at Grandma and Grandpa’s.