May 26, 1920 to September 25, 2009
Peggy McKeachie passed away suddenly and peacefully with family at her side in Victoria on September 25, 2009 at the age of “I’m 89, you know!” Born in Victoria, Mom, Nanny, G-Nan, Auntie Peg was a friend to all who met her. Her husband Ian predeceased her 44 years ago. She is also predeceased by brother Doug Whyte and sister Mary Barber. Peggy was always there for her 5 children: John (Sandi), Jane (Maurice) Vaesen, Anne McKeachie, Cathy (Jeff) Sinclair, and Bob (Sue); 12 grandchildren: Kent, Mark, Craig, Steven, Karen, Jennifer, Jessica, Liane, Brandon, Kyle, Alex and Nicole and 2 great-grandchildren: Kesler and Rebecca. She also leaves her brother-in-law Jimmy (Joyce) McKeachie. The family wishes to acknowledge cousins Joan Watt and Noni Whyte and family friends Kay and Dale Barber for their support in recent years. After graduating from Victoria High School, she worked for BC Electric. She was an amateur athlete – basketball (“I can shoot better than you!”), softball (“I was pretty good, you know!”) and tennis (“I love tennis!”) whose husband was inducted into the Victoria and BC Sports Halls of Fame. But when he left her all too soon, she continued to raise 5 kids in the small house on Glasgow Avenue where she lived for 47 years, returning to the workforce after 23 years, retiring in 1985 from the Greater Victoria School Board. As the nest emptied, she moved to her condo at The Poplar and remained there until this past January when she moved to The Kensington. Her new flat-screen TV enabled her to follow her beloved Blue Jays, the Canucks, golf and tennis. All this in and around her bridge games as she remained sharp to the end, keeping in touch with her coffee buddies and dear friends almost as much as her family. Never a day passed when she didn’t laugh and make everyone she encountered do likewise. A breast-cancer survivor for over 12 years, please feel free to offer donations in Peggy’s name to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and/or the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation. Service 2:00 pm, Monday, October 5, 2009 at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC.
34 Responses
John, Jane, Anne , Kathy and Bob,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Bob and Lois
I was saddened to hear that Peggy passed away as I recall dropping in at her home on Glasgow during the Christmas time, after baseball games, or any time and you always felt at home. I loved her sense of humour and wit. We share the same birthday May 26th and has always been in my thoughts on that day every year.
Dear Anne and family,
I was sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. She sounded like quite an amazing lady, with a life well-lived.
Take care,
Linette McElroy
We were very sad to hear of the sudden passing of Peg. She was a great person, always so bright and cheerful. She kept me up to date on the family history. She was a wonder with her bright mind and enjoyment of life. We will miss her greatly. Our sympathy is expressed to all her family. Daryl and Fred Rankine
When I answered the phone lastnight and saw Anne’s name on the call display, I thought she was phoning to roast me for missing Mary Walker’s serivce on Thursday!!
When I heard the news of Peg’s passing, I was so saddened!
For those of you who new my relationship with Peg, you would truely understand my hearfelt feelings!
Peg was truely a wonderful person and raised a fantstic family.
She truely epitomized the name, Mom!
Many memories, to many to list! Gone but never forgotten!
Stephanie and I, send out our sincere condolences and sympathy to the entire Family!
You only die if your forgotten in the hearts of those you leave behind! Peg will be blessed with enternal life in our hearts!
Gerry, Stephanie Lister and Family
We were saddened to read of your Mom’s passing. We remember our special times with her at Prospect Lake many years ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy and I became friends through our phone conversations after my Mom ( Mary Bennett) died. She had the youngest, cheeriest, voice I’ve ever known. We always laughed a lot together. I loved to hear her say, ” You’re a good girl, Terri.” We ended every chat with an “I love you.” Every lucky woman has an older woman friend. Peggy was mine. I will miss her but her light will shine on in my memory.
Our condolences go out to all of you during this time. The obituary made me smile as I could imagine her saying “Im 89 you know. ” Love the other Sinclairs
I was saddened to hear of Peggy passing. Our paths did not cross often but I will always remember her humour and the laughs we shared at Vic High Reunions and many baseball games. My thoughts are with the family at this sad time. They certainly will have many fond memories of their Mom that will help them through this difficult time. Take care of yourselves.
Love, Roberta
We are so sorry to hear of Peggy’s sudden passing. I am so glad I got a hand squeeze, a kiss, and an “I Love You” from Peggy on Thursday. We will miss her humour and wit at family gatherings. Hugs to the family.