Born July 29, 1918, in Victoria BC, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2010, at the age of 91. She is survived by William Gornall, her loving husband of 70 years. Lillian is predeceased by her parents Henry and Mary Fancett, and brother Fred Fancett. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Olive Mary Howard. Lillian leaves her sons Dennis Gornall (Judith Currie), and John Gornall (Carole Lukey). She will be remembered by her brother-in-law Fred Gornall; her many nephews: Robert Gornall (Wendy), Donald Gornall (Shelly), Murray Gornall, Roger Howard (Linda) Ted Gornall (Candis), Paul Gornall (Valerie), and Dr. Wayne Gornall; and her nieces Cathie Lefebvre (Murray) and Trish Hoffman (Mark). She will be lovingly remembered by her grandson William Gornall; granddaughters: Sandra Gornall, Dawn Potorieko (Chris), Shelly Gornall (Rick Dennie), Tanya El-Lakany (Hatem) and Laura Gornall; great grandson Trevor Potorieko; and great granddaughters Maya El-Lakany and Rianna Potorieko.
Lillian attended a variety of local schools including: Bank Street, Margaret Jenkins, Willows and Oak Bay High School (Commercial).
Lillian led a very active life and was involved in swimming, grass hockey, badminton, softball, golf and was a RCGC member. She also spent many hours at the Henderson Fitness Centre. Lillian had many hobbies, including sewing, knitting, needlework, bridge, square dancing and clogging.
Lillian worked in the BC Tel office before the Second World War.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 1:00 PM at McCall Bros Floral Chapel, 1400 Vancouver Street Victoria BC.
Condolences maybe offered to the family at www.mcallbros.com
In lieu of flowers please send donations to a favourite charity.
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David A. Gornall
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Catherine Elizabeth Hazelwood (nee Gornall), and Catherine Proctor Will – Please accept my sincere sympathies to you in the loss of Lillian. Like me, you were married for so many years, and I know that the memories you must have after all those happy times together will always be there with you. I know your family will be of great comfort to you at this time. She will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Catherine Elizabeth Hazelwood (nee Gornall), and Anne Catherine Proctor, Qualicum Beach, BC.
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Lilian Burrows Dear Bill,Denis, John & families:
I wish to offer my sympathy in the loss of Lillian, wife, mother & grandmother. She will be greatly missed by you all. I am sure that you all have many lovely memories of the good times spent with Lillian, as I have.
Sincerely, Lilian Burrows
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Herb and Dolores Mebs Bill, we want to extend our condolences to you and your family on the loss of Lillian. She was a wonderful lady and we enjoyed some happy times with her at HBC social events.
May the love and support of your family and friends protect and guide you through this difficult time.
Herb and Dolores Mebs
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Fred V, and Delphine Gornall. Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to all of you. Fred V., Delphine, James, Cindy, Aaron, Alicia, Bryce, Stephanie, Katie, Ashleigh and Nikki
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Murray Gornall I extend my sympathies to all of you.
Just found this on the internet. Sorry to hear about the loss. I am sure she will be greatly missed. (Note: I am aware of the family presence in the Victoria area.)