Margaret (Peggy) Selbie Pearlman
August 27, 1915 – July 24, 2011
Peggy Pearlman passed away on July 24, 2011 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ed. She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her son Paul, her daughter- in- law Stephanie, her grandchildren Lisa and Robert, her brother John Taylor, her nieces and nephews Sari, Matthew, Lisa, Everard, Sherry, and Joyce, their families and her many friends.
Peggy was born at Telegraph Point, British Columbia and raised first in the cannery town of Port Essington on the Skeena River, and later, in Victoria. In 1939 she travelled to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, but had to return to Canada on the outbreak of the Second World War. She found employment as a social worker in Vancouver, and later met and married Ed in 1943, before he went overseas to serve with the Canadian Army in Europe. After she married, Peggy devoted her life to her family and her home, and developed and cherished a wide circle of friends.
Peggy Pearlman had a zest for life, a strong sense of her own style, and loved to travel. She and Ed shared fond memories of summer trips to Lake O’Hara in the Rockies, and vacations in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and South Africa. Peggy took pride in the accomplishments of all of her family, including her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their children. In later years she met the challenges and infirmities of aging with grace and resilience. She was determined to maintain her own independence, and succeeded in doing so until the end.
Our family thanks all the staff of Berwick House, and her many friends there.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday August 6, 2011 at 2:00 pm at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 600 Richmond Road (at Richardson), in Victoria. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Grace Yuen
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Grace Yuen Our heartfelt condelences to you all. I will remember Peggy’s beautiful smile and kindness for ever. She will be missed a great deal.
Sincerely, chuck, Grace, Maureen and Terence.
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Norrie Froman Sincere sympathy to Paul and his family on the passing of his mother. I knew both of his parents from my long time employment at Pearlman and Lindholm, and have a great deal of respect for both of them.
Sincerely, Norrie Froman, Legal Assistant, now retired from Ministry of Attorney General, Legal Services Branch.
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Hamish Simpson Dear Paul,
My association with your parents goes back many years to the time when you were a student at Glenlyon. I remember them both so very fondly and was always appreciative of their support.Your mother has had a full and long life and you will feel richly blessed I know with many special memories. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolence on her passing.
Warmest personal regards to you and the family.
Hamish Simpson
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Fran Pietrzykowski To Paul and Family:
On behalf of my Mom, Gertrude Coalston, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mother. Our family contact started in the 1960’s with your Father at his law firm. Gertrude was a bridge friend, and to this day always speaks highly of her. Gertrude remembers your Mother as a very kind, caring and sweet person, who had a lovely prescence about her and great style. Mom truly cherished her friendship with your Mother. In these later years, I came to know Mrs. Pearlman by phone and letters and now both of us will miss our contact with her . Please know that she will be in our hearts forever. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Sincerely,
Gertrude and daughter, Fran Pietrzykowski
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Ann Vandervoort To the Family,
My friendship with Peggy was one I valued very highly. Many were the happy times spent at the bridge table, as well as on other occasions. Unfortunatley, I cannot attend the funeral, but my prayers will be added to those of others on that day. Please be assured of my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Ann
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Gerry and Pat Neely Dear Paul:
Unfortunately we are unable to attend the service on Saturday,which Pat and I regret because of our long association with Peg and Ed beginning in 1957.Peg was a mentor for Pat in our introduction to Victoria and your father to me in the law firm he founded.
Please accept our deepest condolences.Gerry and Patricia
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Joyce Jacobs As Aunt Pegs niece, I had a long and warm relationship with her. She always kept in touch with long and informative letters –the last one was this spring. I am glad that I visited her last fall when we enjoyed afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, then next day had dinner. She loved the opportunity to get dressed up.
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Michael St.Clair God speed Mrs Pearlman. It was both a pleasure and an honour to have known you.
Thank you for leading by example in never giving in and never giving up and always with dignity and style.
Comfort and condolences to your family and to your many friends.
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Melanie Blecic (Sawyer) Dear Paul and family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother, Mrs. Pearlman as I knew her.
My grandparents, Valerie and Jack Melville, were dear friends of your parents. I remember over the years seeing them at the Transit Rd. tea/cocktail/birthday parties. My grandmother and Mrs. Pearlman traveled together many times. I always remember her as such a beautiful and kind person with many great stories to tell. She gave a wonderful toast to my grandmother at her 80th birthday party 14 years ago. As well, she came to our wedding as my grandmother’s ‘date’. I have a picture of your mother holding my daughter, Abigail, at my grandmother’s house 9 years ago- shortly before my grandmother moved out to North Saanich to live with my parents.
My parents are away right now but I will be sure to let my Mom know of Mrs. Pearlman’s passing.
We’ll be thinking of you and your family at this time.Sincerely,
Melanie and Kevin Blecic, and on behalf of Janice and Howard Cochrane
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Pam and Malcolm Verley Dear Paul and family;
On behalf of the Verley family please accept our sincere condolences as you mourn the loss of your mother. Our mother Eileen was a friend of your mother and they spent many hours chatting and playing Bridge at Berwick House. Peggy was a beautiful woman both on the inside and out and her caring compassion for family, friends and community will be remembered for years to come. Unfortunately we are unable to attend her service on Saturday but know we will be there in spirit…I am sure the friends have already set up the bridge table!!!
Malcolm and Pam Verley
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Peggy’s beautiful smile and kindness will be missed a great deal.
Sincerely, Chuck, Grace, Maureen and Terence