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
Maureen well remembers Malcolm from happy days at UBC, and in the yacht charter business, and when out cruising our beautiful coast where our paths often crossed…
Moira, we are so sorry for your and your family’s loss and are thinking of you today
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Victor and Maureen (O”Shea) Lironi.
Malcolm was a special, gentlemanly person whom I got to know well through our shared support of The Land Conservancy . He will be missed by the many colleagues & friends he made in all his pursuits.
Moira, you & your family have a lifetime of great memories to sustain you in this time of loss. I hope that knowing so many people share their love & respect for Malcolm will sustain you going forward.
Take care,
Peta
So many of my memories of Victoria involve the Anderson family. Sailing, hiking, homemade wine, Malcolm in national TV commercials and Telegraph Bay Road tea parties; one of them watching the Royal wedding live at some challenging West Coast time! Although I am so saddened to hear of Malcolm’s passing, I am so thankful to have had the chance to enjoy his presence. It was memorable! And I look forward to many more years of enjoying his legacy in Melissa, Marianne and family. Love and hugs to you all….wish I could be there to share them in person. Susan Shortill
Moira,
We were so saddened to hear of Malcolm’s recent death. I was talking to him very recently at the R.B.C. Museum, after the talk on the Race to the Pole. He seeemed so positive, alive and interested in life, without a trace of self-pity. Our greatest sympathy for you and your family.
Brian & Pam
Moira and family:
I will always remember Malcolm as a special and giving man. He was a great Meals on Wheels volunteer too! Always there when we needed him.
Hold tight to memories for comfort and lean on your friends and family for strength.
Karyn French
Moira, Melissa, Marianne, Andrew & Olivia,
I’m so terribly sorry to hear this sad news! Malcolm always appeared to be an incredibly enthusiastic, positive and happy man. I know how much he meant to all of you and how much he was dearly loved.
Our thoughts are with all of you!
xo
Janet & Robin Dunbar
Dear Moira-while we were sorry to read of Malcolm’s death, we
will remember a life well lived and a smile that elicited involuntarily
smiles from us.Both of you did a lot,contributed a lot during 54
years of marriage and wish that it had not been shortened
It was so sad to read about Malcolm. I enjoyed giving Moira and Malcolm refreshments while he was under going treatment @ BC Cancer.
He was so enjoyable and full of life all the time.
What a joy he was as he looked at life as a blessing to be enjoyed.
We can learn a lot about how to engage people because of Malcolm’s
life.
Rest with Jesus Malcolm……we will all see you soon.
Ron Regan
Moira – we were very sorry to hear about Malcolm. He was a great person, always positive to the very end. We send our sympathy out to you and to your family. He will always be a part of our memories with Mills Appraisal Group Ltd. (Maybee Appraisers). Respects from Amanda Mills and Barb Eubank
Moira, Melissa, Marianne and family,
I am very sad to hear of Malcolm’s death. How fortunate that I got to chat with him recently at the Hospice walk, and see is enduring bouyancy, charm and enthusiasm.
I feel lucky to have known him briefly when we worked together at Maybee Appraisers and from time to time at various Victoria events and activities. He was a wonderful example to to all and will be missed by many.
Amanda Mills