It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Judy Primrose, 68. Born in Prince George, raised in Brentwood Bay, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend to so many; the world has lost a special person. She is survived by her husband, Wayne, sister Carol and family, daughter Susie (Joey), son Ritch (Lindsay), grandkids Scarlet, Liam and Jace . Predeceased by her brother Dave (Pat), and missed by his family.
Judy lived a full, warm, vivacious life, and left a lasting impression on everyone who crossed her path. She had a special ability to make people feel seen, heard, and valued and was always ready to listen over a cup of tea. She was an avid gardener, reader, and world traveler, but her true calling was being a grandparent. A fourth-generation resident, her roots in Brentwood Bay run deep. A teacher in Saanich for four decades, she touched the lives of hundreds of students, and was a master of her craft.
A Service will be held on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, for all who want to celebrate Judy’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy’s name to the Brentwood Bay Community Association, at brentwoodbayinfo@gmail.com.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Unbelievable! This is such sad news. Teaching with Judy was a joy. My intermediate classes often buddied with Judy’s little ones. My favourite memory was exchanging classes for a morning. From that day forward, I appreciated the skill of every primary teacher…especially special ones like Judy.
Wayne ,Ritch and Susie and families. What a beautiful tribute to our Judy. She will be remembered and missed. May she rest in everlasting peace. Sending our love …Darlene, Gary and Scott ❤️❤️❤️
It was with sincere shock and sadness, my wife and I received the tragic news from Susie of Judy’s untimely passing. We both regret we could not attend todays memorial service, which by the way I know Judy would have been proud of. It was excellent, and most notably so, with her nieces recollections, and finally the powerful words of both Rich and Susie your are truly a testament to your moms lifelong influence over your growing years, That together with your dads(Wayne’s)supporting influence.
Great job today.
Please accept our sincere condolences to you all as you navigate through this difficult time, and please know that as with you Sandra and I will share the memories we have compiled over the past 42 years and the times we have spent with Judy, Wayne, Rich, Susie and extended family over that period. We will never forget Judy!
Terry and Sandra
Our most heartfelt condolences to Wayne, Susie, Ritch and the grandchildren as well as to Judy’s sister Carol and extended family.
I will deeply miss my cousin Judy. She and I didn’t see each other often but, when we did, it was like no time had passed between visits. She was always so warm and welcoming and such a perpetually happy soul! Her enduring love for Wayne was truly something to behold. She was so very proud of her children and, once the grandkids came along they became the centre of her universe… being a grandma was definitely her happy place.
We are, unfortunately, unable to attend her service today but I’m sure it will be standing room only and filled to the brim with people who loved Judy… she was so very easy to love.❤️
Words are so inadequate to express grief. It is something in the heart that cannot be touched by words. Our hearts reach out to all the family and friends dealing with such a loss. Judy had a gift for flowers and for people. She loved her family and friends to the sky and back, especially her grandchildren. She made our world a better place. We will miss her greatly.
Faye and Dan
Sending our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Look after one another and know that the community mourns with you. Judy was a treasure to so many; it is clear her passing is deeply and widely felt.
Alice Bacon and John and Will Carswell
I am so very sorry to learn of Judy’s passing. She and I shared the Kindergarten classes at Saanichton Elementary School for several years. She was a wonderful teacher and colleague.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our heart felt condolences to all of the family
Wayne, Ritch, and Suzie,
So devastated to learn that Judy is gone. She was the sweetest and most welcoming person, and I have so many funny and wonderful memories of her and the family.
Sending you all my love – take care of each other and know that you are in the thoughts of so many.
Wayne, Ritchie, Susie and family. We are both deeply shocked & saddened to read of dear Judy’s passing. We have fond memories of being neighbors in 1978. Judy was truly a fire cracker with tons of spark. You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Care for each other & stay safe.
Glenn & Audrey Ashton