Taylor – Loretta Cecelia (nee Lineham). With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother on February 4, 2010, with her family by her side. Loretta was born in Victoria December 10, 1926. Predeceased by parents Harold and Josephine Lineham, sister Miriam, nephew Gordon, nieces Daphne and Michelle, and by Robert Taylor. Survived by sons Mark (Elizabeth) and Michael (Tes), granddaughters Alyssa and Meghan, sister Bernadette Smith (Bernard), three nieces and many cousins and their families, “co-grandmother” Evy, and dear friends.
Loretta graduated in 1948 from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and embarked on a great adventure, nursing in Salt Lake City, Bakersfield, Red Deer, and Victoria. She retired in 1984 after many years as Head Nurse, 3rd Floor, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and spent much of the next 25 years at her favourite place in this world, her cabin on Salt Spring Island. There, always the “hostess with the mostest”, she kept busy entertaining family and friends, serving her famous Salt Spring Island Breakfasts, reading, swimming, spoiling all the dogs with cookies, and enjoying her Heaven on Earth.
She always said “Life is hard, but what is a heaven for?” – well now you know Mum, enjoy!
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Glengarry Hospital, Fairfield Unit, who enjoyed Loretta’s sense of humour and provided compassionate care during her brief stay. A funeral mass will be held at noon Friday, February 12 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, corner of Blanshard and View Streets, Victoria, BC, followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation, 1454 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC V8T 2B7.
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Mike Jawl
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Allison Holt I knew Loretta as a student nurse and want to say that I remember her as one of the loveliest people I ever knew. Much sympathy.
Allison Holt
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Jim Birnie Hello Mike and Mark … I am so saddened to hear of your moms passing. For me, your mom always made me feel welcome. I have fond memories of hanging around your home Mike as teenagers and getting in the way of Mark and his friends. Looking back on it, your mom was remarkable on how she kept the door open for so many. Our thoughts are with you and your families. I was going to give you a call Mike, but thought you may want to be left alone at this time. Just a short note from an old friend
Take care … Jim & Nan
Mark and Mike,
Our deepest condolences on your mother’s passing .Those days back on Warren Gardens were fun times.
With sympathy.
The Jawls(Karnel , Mindy , Debra and Michael )