With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Lynn after she left us much too soon on November 4, 2020 in Victoria, B.C. She was born on January 8, 1944 in the little town of Rawdon, Quebec at the foot of the Laurentian Mountains.
Predeceased by the love of her life, D’Arcy in 2016, Lynn is survived by her son Doug (Gloria), daughter Kerrilee, grandchildren Danielle (Matt), Andrew, Heather (Dennis), Matthew, Rebecca, Maddison (Luch) and Chelsea and great-grandchildren Lucy and Logan. She leaves behind her brother Kerry (Paula) and her sister Mary-Anne (Fred) and her numerous nieces and nephews and their families in Quebec and Ontario. She also leaves behind Pearl, her loyal and faithful Boston Terrier. She will be missed by her many friends and church family at St. Phillips.
Growing up in rural Quebec, Lynn was a farm girl at heart and instilled a strong work ethic to her family, but was always watching over her younger siblings. She loved so many outdoor activities but had a passion for skiing. Lynn was educated at the Royal Victoria School of Nursing in 1964 and was successful at achieving her goal of becoming a Head Nurse at a young age. After marrying D’Arcy, they moved between Montreal and Vancouver before finally settling in Victoria. While they loved to travel and saw all parts of the world, her favourite place was always her home with D’Arcy on Arbutus Cove.
She was a dedicated follower of Christ and despite the last few years in chronic pain, her faith never wavered. Lynn showed tremendous love to her family and friends and will be remembered as fun-loving, open-hearted, and kind. She is smiling once again with D’Arcy, holding hands, and at peace.
A Celebration of Life will be held virtually on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Click the following link to attend.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71231825954?pwd=Y25OdUsyYkxrNmZkK0VMZmpXTVJZQT09
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/locations/victoria/ and The Canadian Red Cross https://www.redcross.ca/donate/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our condolences to Kerrilee & Doug along with all their children.
Our hearts to you all during these times. Your mom will be missed ❤️
Best,
Kim, Jason, Jennifer & Emily.
It was so good to see Lynn at the 55th reunion of our Royal Victoria Hospital nursing class. She was so gracious to allowed us to gather and reminisce at the Victoria Golf Club. So many memories of happy times in Montreal. We will miss her.
Dear Kerrilee & Doug, Our condolences to you and your families. I knew your mom from the time I was 11 and worked on the farm. She was always a hard-working person who also knew how to have fun. While we saw less and less of her as we moved around especially after Mabyn died, Kerry kept us up-to-date.
To paraphrase Kahlil Gibran, “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” It is my memories of Lynn that give me delight. I thank her for those memories.
sorry to hear of your loss condolence from KEVIN AND FAMILY
Heartfelt condolences to all Lynn’s family.
Lynn and I have been friends from the age of six and we had very recently talked and laughed on the phone. It seems unreal that she has left us so unexpectedly. Thinking of you all, whom she loved so much,
Barbara Haynes Guthrie,
Perth, Ontario.
Kerrilee and Doug, your mom and I go back many, many years. We walked the ups and downs of life and faith together. She was a trusted confidant and faithful friend. Her beautiful smile invited and welcomed all of us into her life, her home, and her unique expressions of colour, art, and beauty. I’m so grateful for the trip she made to Newfoundland with Mary Ann a couple of years ago and the conversations we had, even to two days before her hospital admission.Lynn has left you and your extended family, a legacy of steadfast grace and love…not as a burden to follow, but a gift to share and enjoy. I know she loved you deeply.
Dear Mary-Ann, Fred, Kerry, Paula, and all your families,
Please accept my most sincere condolences. The news came as a real shock to me, as it was not that long ago that I spoke with Lynn on the telephone. At least we know that she is no longer in pain and no doubt she is overjoyed to be reunited with her husband Darcy, and with her dear parents. May angels from heaven surround you all and comfort you and give you peace.
We were very sad to hear of Lynn’s death. We have many fond memories of growing up with Lynn in Rawdon.
Please accept our sympathy to the whole Family.
Sheila & Graham Christopher
So sad to read of Lynn’s death. I was her spiritual director a number of years ago. She was a beautiful person & a woman of faith.
Dear Kerrilee & family, My condolences to you all. I was so surprised to see of your mothers passing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with your parents on all of their travels when I was their travel advisor, such wonderful people. May she/they be resting in peace together. Be well…Krista Voitchovsky