May 23, 1934 – May 20, 2013
Malcolm died peacefully at home at the age of 78 in Victoria, BC. He is survived by Moira, his wife of 54 years; his daughters, Melissa and Marianne (Andrew Clarke) and much loved granddaughter, Olivia. Malcolm was a rare man – good natured, gregarious and without prejudice. He was an optimist who lived for the moment and had a genuine sunny personality. He was a loving, engaged and supportive husband, father and grandad. He understood that the best things in life are not things and created the life that he wanted to live – a life centered on family and friends. He was extremely close to his sister, Fiona Hyslop and brother, David (Sandra). It was a rare day when they hadn’t shared each others’ news. He was born in Victoria to Sheila (Gillespie) and Dr. James W. Anderson. He was educated at St. Michaels School, Loretto School in Scotland, Victoria College and the University of British Columbia where he received his Bachelor of Commerce degree. He had a long career in sales with the Hudson’s Bay, Eaton’s, Dominion Securities, CJVI Radio and Shell Oil. As well as serving in many volunteer roles, Malcolm was an Alderman for the City of Victoria in the 1970s – the fourth member of his family to do so. Malcolm loved sports and the outdoors, especially the ocean. He sailed twice on the Victoria-Maui race as well as countless Swiftsures. He also enjoyed sea kayaking the local waters. Rugby was the sport of his youth and, for many years, he was an avid squash player. Starting in his sixties, he explored the Sooke Hills weekly with his hiking group, the ‘Wednesday Wonderers’. He rekindled an early love of music by taking up the cello in his seventies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and enjoyed attending concerts and the opera with Moira. Diagnosed with late stage colorectal cancer in early 2010, Malcolm lived these past years with characteristic bravery, dignity and an irrepressibly positive attitude. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church (Cadboro Bay) on Monday, May 27th at 2pm with tea following in the parish hall. Donations to The Land Conservancy of British Columbia can be made in his memory. Condolences to the family may be sent to the family below.
“Each man in his way is a treasure”
Robert Falcon Scott
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
21 Responses
Moira,
I was really sad to hear of Malcolm’s passing. He was a true gentleman and I really enjoyed the times we had together, however looking back, all too few.
The celebration told of who he really was and how he was loved by so many people, all of whom will miss his smile, his humour and certainly his opinions. I do think that you and the family did a wonderful job of arranging his celebration of life, for that I too thank you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.