John Vincent Cain

John Vincent Cain passed away peacefully in Victoria on August 20, 2024, at the age of 91.  Born on December 4, 1932, in Port Alberni, British Columbia, to James and Ellen Cain. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. Eileen (Paul), Gerry (Pat), Bernie (Denise) and Cussy (Gloria) who have all predeceased him.

Dad left home at the age of 12 to attend Vancouver College with his older brother Gerry.  Dad continued his studies by attending Gonzaga Prep School and Seattle University in the 1950’s. In 1955 he joined the RCMP.  The RCMP recognized that Vince’s education should be furthered and sent him to Dalhousie University in 1960 where he received his law degree in 1964. He went on to have a very distinguished 25 year career in the RCMP and worked in cooperation over the years with various American federal law agencies. He retired from the RCMP in 1980 with the rank of Chief Superintendent.  He and his family then moved to Victoria where he worked for the Solicitor General of B.C. in the Corrections Branch for several years and then assumed the role of Chief Coroner of British Columbia for 10 years until his final retirement in 1995.

Soon after joining the RCMP he met the love of his life, Yolande Quesnel, and they married in 1960. Their strong marriage lasted 57 years until Yolande’s passing in 2017.  They raised 4 children in a strong Catholic faith; a loving family that enjoyed a ton of laughs along the way. Vince was also predeceased by 3 of his 4 children.  Lynne (2016), Paul (2020) and Joanne (2024).  He is survived by his son Thomas and by 13 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren, with another on the way.  He is also survived by the extended Cain and Quesnel families, including many nieces and nephews across Canada and the U.S. He was a family man who loved his family very, very much.

Vince’s children would all look forward to being invited to Sunday dinners, Christmas dinners and especially the summer BBQ’s in Vince and Yolande’s backyard where the whole family and extended families would come together for great laughs, conversations and fantastic food. But the laughs are what his son Tom remembers the most. Vince would tell one story or several; they were all interesting stories of his life experiences and would relate to the topic of conversation.  Even though Vince had told the stories many times before, they would always be met with a good laugh. Vince’s family had a great sense of humour, which his children received from both parents. Both Vince and Yolande believed in strong family values and in coming together as a family. They taught their children about having faith in our Lord, that family and friends are the most important thing in life, that you must show support for the less fortunate, and to ask for forgiveness when needed.

Tom and his family would like to thank all of the dedicated care workers and family members who looked after his father at his home for the past several years with so much love and affection. Tom would also like to extend his appreciation to the staff at The Priory for the amazing work, love and care they showed his father in the last several months of his life.  All of you were special people in his father’s life.

A man whose humour would fill any room with laughter. A man who valued understanding over wisdom or knowledge. He will be sorely missed.

Tom’s message – May you rest in peace now Dad. You are with your family now and I hope to see you soon.  His final words when a visitor would leave him were always “Good Night and God Bless”.  So Good Night and God Bless Dad.  I love you and miss you.

A Viewing will take place in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, on Friday, September 6^th, 2024, from 3:00-4:00 pm. The Funeral will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Road, Saanich, BC, on Saturday, September 7^th, 2024, at 10:00 am. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/DD7p6PG4wto.  A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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