Passed away on January 21, 2011 at the age of 85. Survived by his loving wife Inge; son Robert; daughter Susanna; daughter-in-law Deborah and granddaughter Brianna. Born in Budapest, Hungary to Josephine and Emil, Andy attended university in Switzerland earning an engineering degree. He and his parents immigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1952 , eventually arriving in Victoria, in 1954. Andy worked for the Ministry of Lands, Parks & Housing, designing many of the B.C. Provincial Parks. He was very generous, volunteering his time with Cubs & Scouts and the Catholic Diocese of Victoria. Andy was an avid skier until the 1970’s, continuing with a love of swimming to 2010. Flowers and condolences graciously received by Inge, Oak Bay Lodge, #205-2nd Dogwood, 2251 Cadboro Bay Road, V8R 5H3. Donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6.
Visitation to be held at McCall Bros., Johnson & Vancouver Streets Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 28, 2011 with reception at St. Patrick’s School gym, 2368 Trent Street and interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
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Thelma and Art Davies
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sandra rossmann Dear Family in canada,
i`m very sad to hear that bad news from far away. I will alway remember andy as a wonderful uncle with whome we could laugh a lot when he was here in austria to see his family , he was a very good dad and husband. we always have a good talk about canada and the people there. My thoughts are with his whole family there. I`m sad that I wasn`t able to see him in his homeland. Now I know it is better to do things as soon as possible ,then think we have enough time to do important things later.
Sandra,Jürgen, Belinda, Niklas, Hanna, Lilo and Dieter from Austria
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Melissa Larkin My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Dery, Susanna and Rob. Mr. Dery was an absolute pleasure to know and he will be sorely missed. I will always remember him stopping by for visits at the Patisserie.
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Ron Nicholson I am saddened by the news of Andy’s passing, and I offer my most sincere condolences to Inge, Susan, and their entire family. I have known Andy for several years as one of the regulars of the Oak Bay Pool. Andy’s engaging personality and conversation will be missed around the hot tub by all of the regulars who knew him.
We all have many fond memories of Andy; which I hope are somewhat comforting to the family in their time of grief.
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Mrs Robyn Davis My condolence’s to Mrs Dery, Rob & Susanna for their loss. I remember Mr Dery with fond memories from Su’s and mine school days. He will be fondly remembered & sadly missed.
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Michael Bocking Andy Dery’s family
My thoughts are with you at this time.
I worked with Andy at BC Parks for several years. He was a gentle soul, always willing to help others, never one to take himself too seriously. I remember Andy’s calm presence and easy laugh.
Andy understood the meaning of Christian charity and service.
Michael Bocking
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Stewart Dunlop Aa a regular at Oak Bay Swimming Pool, I always looked forward to Andy’s cheerful smile and conversation. I will miss him, but he will always be remembered. His was a life well lived, and an example to us all.
My sympathies to Inga and the family.
Stewart Dunlop
Our sincere sypathy to Inge and their family.
We have fond memories of the good times we had with Andy so long ago at the cabin on Mt. Brenton. We all shared many laughs and enjoyed Andy’ s ability to take part in all the fun and games (especialy the way he always ended up having to do the dishes by drawing the Joker).
Rest in peace, Andy.