With deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Gillian to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, 25th January 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1948 and moved to London, Ontario, where she married Norman Aitken from Scotland in 1972. She moved to Scotland with her husband and raised a family of 6 children. In 2004, the family moved back to Canada and settled in Victoria, BC.
Gill was a loving, caring and generous mother and grandmother who will be sorely missed. She loved to laugh and smile and shared her joy with her many friends and relatives worldwide.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Allan Aitken; her children, Philip, John (Vicky), Estelle (Dean), Alan, Donnie (Nicole) and Bennie (Gillian); her 8 grandchildren, Munro, Faith, Luke, Dylan, Noah, Carter, Adelyn and Harris; her sister, Vangy and her brother, Jonathan.
A Traditional Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard Street (at Humboldt Street) in Victoria at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, followed by Burial at Royal Oak Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Friends and family welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BC Cancer Foundation and Our Place Society of Victoria.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
20 Responses
Philip,John,Estelle,Alan,Donnie & Bennie,I am very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing, although she is finally at peace. We met at 12 and have always had an everlasting friendship. Your Mom and I have enjoyed many great times and in later years a few tears. She called me often to talk about her problems and of all of her children who she loved more than life itself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. Please contact me at a later time, as I would like to know about her last days.
Rosemary Cavanagh (Rosie Black)
70 Jena Cres London Ont
519 457 1813
“I offer your family my sincere condolence at the loss of Mrs. Aitken, may you receive peace from God during this difficult time. Meditating on the Hope in His Holy Word will comfort and strengthen you as you mourn, and will help you to look to the loving promises of our God who cannot lie.” Isaiah 33:24, John 6:40,
Please accept our deepest sympathies!
Zak & Nahid Rabbani
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum, wish I had the chance to meet her, been nearly 40 years since I last did! Condolences and god bless to the whole family, love Mark Armit
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time She brought so much joy and laughter into people’s lives
R.I.P.Dearest Jill♡ I will cherish the happy memories of our friendship in Perth, weekends in London and fun filled holidays in the Algarve, we had a ball ♡♡♡♡
I will miss her dearly … we had a great relationship, as she reminded me of my own mother who passed away in 2009 … my love and condolences to the family… I am saddened further as I am unable to attend the service due to being half way around the world… but I am/will be there in spirit ….
Dear Norman and family,
So sorry to learn of Gill’s passing. Our most sincere condolences to you and the family.
Love
Lynne and frank x
So very sorry for your loss. Hope you can find comfort in the caring thoughts surrounding you.
Our thoughts are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. May you all lean on each other for love and support during this challenging time. You’ll always have her in your memories and hearts.
Much love,
Aimee, Adrien, Nikko & Sienna