September 12, 1920 – March 1, 2011
In loving memory of Kathleen Lees who at 90 years passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the safe hands of Hospice at the Royal Jubilee Hospital to join her Lord with same grace and dignity that she lived her life. Mom, as she became known to a great many, arrived in Victoria in 1947 to start a new life with husband Jack. Tragedy took her husband when he was young, leaving her with five children. She worked, cared for family and furthered her education resulting in the position of Executive Housekeeper at the newly opened Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan until retirement. Mom did a great deal of volunteering later in life and was deeply involved with her church through St. Patrick’s & Holy Cross parishes. She is survived by her children, Brian, Shaun, Kevin and Ann-Marie all of whom were present to wish her on her way with a Scottish/Irish jig and a toast of sherry. Thanks for being such a great Mom to so many.
Prayers will be offered in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Street on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Reverend Father Paul Murphy in ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2060 Haultain Avenue, on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 12:10 p.m., a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice Society, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 5J2. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
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We were sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing and wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families.We often recall our time on Kinross Avenue and our conversation inevitably includes “Ann-Marie and the Lees boys.” Our prayers are with you- Sid, Bonney and Lynne