Mary Knox Robertson (nee Oswald) passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016 at age 103 at Oak Bay Lodge in Victoria, BC. Her passion was travelling worldwide and now she has taken her final voyage to be with the Lord.
Mary was born in Deer Park, Ireland on January 7, 1913. She and her mother returned to Cape Town, South Africa where she was raised. Mary was a nurse in WWII in the Middle East and Italy with the South African Forces. She and our father, William, were married in Cairo, Egypt in 1942. They immigrated to Ontario in 1951. After many moves, Mary settled in her beloved Oak Bay in 1996 and stayed there until her death.
Predeceased by her husband, William, in 1983, Mary leaves her two daughters, Maureen (Liane); Patricia (Mike); her son Keith (Joel); her grandson Lee (Jade); her granddaughter Brandi (James); and her five great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Elizabeth DeArmond, whom the family considers Mary’s angel on earth, and all the wonderful staff, especially on Maple 2, at Oak Bay Lodge.
We will miss you, Mom.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Jasmine Waheed
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Edna Kirk Thoughts and prayers on the passing of your mother.
Edna Kirk
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Arline Dixon Maureen, Pat and Keith: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I still remember meeting your mother and father when we were at Prairie and am thankful that I have been able to keep up with her and see her once in a while over the years when she visited Keith. Sending my love and sympathy to all of you and thanking the Lord that your mother is now in His presence and free of all earthly pain. Love and Hugs.
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Vickie Mortensen Maureen and all the family,
What a beautiful obituary for a beautiful life! Thoughts and prayers are with you. May happy memories sustain you at this sad time.
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Lise Langlois My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Deepest condolences.
Lise
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Deanna & Frank Margetts To Maureen & Family
Thinking of you during this time!
You are in our thoughts and prayersSincerely,
Frank and Deanna Margetts
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Jill Aspinall Maureen and Family,
May you celebrate happy memories, and be at peace. It is good to see your mother’s passionate spirit living on in you. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
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Virginia Keith, it was my privilege to have met her on a couple of occasions and to have admired her vitality. I am thinking of you now and pleased she and Dick will have a chance to get to know one another!
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Rejean Langlois Rejean and Joyce
June 1What a beautiful life
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Geri Budd To Maureen and Family
Sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Geri & Dorothy
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Carole and Bill Dear Maureen and Family
Our condolences on the departure of your mother. She is in a good place now.
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Peggy O'Connor Keith and family,
Your dear Mum lived a full and rich life that most of us can only dream of. Hope you continue to follow her lead and lace your life with fun and adventure.
Peggy
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Lynda Hutchins Maureen,
What a beautiful obituary for a very exotic life. Wishing you and your family many warm thoughts.Lynda
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Helen Kohler and Nigel Williams Dear Maureen and Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
You are in our thoughts.
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Linda Lessard To Maureen and family,
I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.
To Maureen and Family
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your mother, my thoughts are with you.
Jasmine