1912-2011
Millicent past away peacefully in her 99th year on April 26, 2011, at her residence in Victoria. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1984. She is survived by her four children, Trudy Kelly of Creston, BC, Harold Cook of Winnipeg, Audrey Koch of Calgary and Lynne Anne Peterson of Victoria; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Millicent was born in Michigan and immigrated to Saskatchewan with her family when she was two. She graduated with a nursing degree from Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina in 1934 and married her husband John in 1936. She nursed throughout her life until retiring at the age of 65 in Regina. She moved to Victoria in 2005 where she spent her final years. She had many fond memories of her childhood, nursing career, marriage and raising her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
A Celebration of Millicent’s life will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 2:00 pm at The Victorian on McKenzie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, #107-1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 4C9. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
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Eleonore Boyes My sincere condolences to Lynne and family. I will never forget your sweet mom. I had many nice games of bridge with her. Rest in Peace Sweet Lady.
Eleonore
my sincere condolences to Lynn & all of the family,,, Have great memories of many years ago and had some wonderful talks…..my thoughts are with you….