Surrounded by family, Mae Elida Montgomery passed away peacefully on the morning of October 25th, 2017 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital following a short illness. Born on March 10, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Mae lived a full life that included love, laughter, and endless celebrations.
Her passing is deeply felt by her surviving family including her children Jim Montgomery (Audrey), Ken Montgomery (Heather), Elaine Pitchford, Janie Montgomery (Norm) and beloved grandchildren, Angela (Dan), Katrina (Mike), Steven (Bonnie), Marni (Anne), Kirk, Kory, Kevin (Elizabeth), Jodi (George), and six great-grandchildren. Mae is predeceased by her husband William John Irwin Montgomery, her daughter Kendra (Eleanor Mae), her granddaughter Kerri, her sisters June and Betty, and her brother Alec.
Her sudden passing leaves a large hole in her family and her tight circle of cherished friends, but it has been made easier through the kindness and compassion from her health care workers, Tara, Joy, and Donna and the staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mae’s name can be made to the Salvation Army in Victoria BC.
A Celebration of Mae’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive. Private family viewing will be from 9:00 to 9:30 AM, public viewing from 9:30 am to 10:00 am, followed by a Service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with interment (family only) at 11:00 am. A reception in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens will follow at 11:30 am.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Jane Petersen
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Jim and Julie Fitchett To all of Mae’s family and friends,
Our heart goes out to you at this sad time. I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Mae a little bit through my work at the hospital. She was always one of my sweetest patients and looked forward to our visits.
Now we have the pleasure of having her granddaughter as our daughter in law.
It is obvious that she was a very special lady and will be greatly missed.
With sincere condolences, Ming and Julie Fitchett
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Donna, Alexandra and Mitchell Stephenson To our dear friends Ken and Heather,
We were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Losing a mother is difficult but knowing that she lived a long and full life helps ease the pain. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Jennifer Georgeadis I was so sorry to hear of Auntie Mae’s passing. She was the kindest, sweetest lady, and I’ll always have wonderful memories of our summer visits to Victoria when we were kids.
I hope you find strength and peace in the memories you have of Mae. She will be missed by everyone who knew her!
Sincerely,
Jim and Jennifer (Montgomery) Georgeadis
Sorry for your loss, I know your Nana was special to you Angela, and the rest of your family. May you feel that she rests in Peace, my prayers are with you all.