Born in Victoria, Hong Kong, 1928. Died peacefully December 27, 2012 at home in Cobble Hill. Predeceased by his beloved wife Alice Louise in 2007, he leaves to mark his accomplishments and mourn his passing: his daughters and their families Marjorie and Mark Stintzi (grandsons Paul, John, and David) of Bergland, ON; Katherine and Patrick McCune (grandsons Colin and Sean) of New Westminster; Eleanor Elston and her husband Chris Meyer (grandsons Fraser and Nevil) of Colwood; Suzanne Elston of Coquitlam and brother Jeremy and his family (wife Gill, nieces Frances and Charlotte) in England.
Mick’s greatest legacy he said was his 7 grandsons and watching them grow into fine young men. He took great pride in his engineering achievements with a 31 year career in the Ministry of Highways and his volunteering as a docent for over 20 years at the Royal British Columbia Museum.
The family thanks the numerous medical and home care staff who cared for Dad during this final year, a very special thank you to Joanne Derby RN, and Dr. Bill Reynolds for their excellent care and support. Flowers gratefully declined, donations to the Royal BC Museum Foundation, to support museum programs.
A Celebration of Life memorial reception will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Condolences may be offered below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Hello-this mesage is for Marjorie Elston. I had the great pleasure of working with Marjorie at MSP- claims for a couple of years & just had to drop a line to her to offer my condolences to her & her family. Sorry for the loss of your Dad, Marjorie. Take care. Love Robyn (Frayne) Mirlin.
To the family, we are saddened to hear of Mick’s passing. We both knew him and admired his professionalism and gentle spirit, when we worked with the Ministry of HIghways many years ago. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
My condolences to the family. Mick was a great mentor to all who worked in the Development Approvals section of the Ministry. I relied on his teachings throughout my career as a Provincial Approving Officer. He made us all better and he will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the family on their loss.
I was fortunate to have worked with Mick on a number of very challenging bridge projects during my time with the Ministry of Highways & admired his intelligence, integrity & knowledge on wide range of topics.
I also enjoyed his sense of humour, which contributed to an enjoyable working relationship, & regarded him as a.source of wise counsel, from whom I occasionally sought advice long after we had both left the Ministry.
He will be missed.
El and Chris…Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father, and the boys grandfather. “Love lives on forever in the heart”, and he will always be with you, just look up to the stars…
We are sorry for your loss of your amazing father and grandfather.
We are happy you could have him at home and have support of his family all around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father and grandfather. I wish you all peace and comfort in your time of mourning and in the celebration of your dads life.
Kate, Pat, Colin and Sean, we are so sorry for your loss. Your stories paint Mick as a true character and wonderful grandfather, and he will be sorely missed. Please know our thoughts are with you,
Maggie & Ron
Please accept my condolences at the sad loss of your father and grandfather.
Mick Elston was a fine and kindly gentleman who was known for his proffessional integrity and wise conduct of engineering in the Ministry. His kind have become increasingly rare: they just don’t seem to make them like him anymore.
To work for him was always a stimulating and satisfying experience. He was famous for his gift of precis-as if every memo was to be treated like an expensive telegram-with as few words as possible.
We will all miss him.
Sincere condolences to the family. I spent many early Monday mornings with Michael in the RBCM Volunteer lounge listening to his adventures and his words of wisdom. Many thanks Michael. A lot of people will miss you. Joan L.