We are sad to announce that our dear Lucy passed away on August 29, 2017, at Victoria, BC.
Lucy was predeceased by her parents Lillian and Fred Elkington, her brother Howard, her husband Constant Praud, her sons Daryl and Doug, her sister Joyce, and her good friend Kurt Schmidt.
She is survived by her sister Mabel (Keith), brother Everett (Irene), her sons Dennis (Betty), David and Don, her daughter Darlene (Wes), many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and dear friends from Esquimalt Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
Lucy was a wonderful person that throughout her life made many friends through her thoughtfulness, kindness, and loyalty. She loved to travel to Hawaii and other places, read books and bake for her family, friends and her church. She can best be described as a very good person.
Lucy asked that her thanks be expressed to doctor Derek Carroll for his 45 years of friendship and excellent care.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017, 12 noon at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. 851 Old Esquimalt Road, followed by a luncheon in the church basement. A family grave side service following the luncheon will be held at Hatley Memorial Gardens.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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18 Responses
To Lucy’s Family
My sympathies to all of you. Although I have not been in contact with Lucy for many years, I shall remember our younger, happier days as our grandchild was growing up. Many expressions of fondness was passed between us through Alissa or Cathy. Lucy was a kind, thoughtful, generous woman with a warm smile for everyone and I will not forget her.
Hi Darlene
Just wanted to say how glad we were to know your Mom. We were the grateful recipients of many of her apple strudels both at your house and those she made for us, she was a kind lady to include us in her baking. Your friends were her friends. I know she will be missed by all her family and the people who knew and loved her.
So sorry to hear of the loss to the Praud family. Lucy was a wonderful person & she will be missed by all.
Wade & Julie Larsen & family.
Valerie McFarlane (Sawyer)
Hugs to all Auntie Lucy’s family! Auntie Lucy was such a warm loving lady. I am so very happy I was able to visit with Auntie last year. We all went out to supper with Auntie Lucy and other family members. My Mom (Mabel), her sister, so enjoyed her visit with her sister one last time. Auntie Lucy will always have a special place in my heart!Rest in peace Auntie!
As a friend of David’s, I’d like to send my heartfelt condolences to his family for the loss of his beloved mother. It is always so devastating to lose a good parent, no matter when in our life it occurs. May Lucy be embraced by the good God and rest in peace.
Hugs and best wishes to Auntie Lucy’s family
We still marvel at her baking cookies for the Sunday school children until very recent !
Auntie will be missed by many friends and family Gloria and Gail (Sister Joyce)
Condolences to all of Aunt Lucy’s family, She was such a wonderful person ,and always made us feel so “at home ” when we visited her . She will be missed , but, we do have so many fond memories of her. Dan and Pat Praud, Calgary
Dear Darlene
Many fond memories of Aunty Lucy.
I remember her getting up at 6 AM to make breakfast for my now wife and I back in 1997 when she let us stay with her while we visited Vancouver Island.
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to introduce my 2 oldest boys to her 4 1/2 years ago.
She was truly the best type of person one could ever hope to know and have in their life.
We will never forget her and have some fond memories of her!!
Chris Praud in Calgary Alberta
Dear Darlene. So sorry to hear about your mom’s death Carl and I considered her as another Mom. I will miss our chats on the phone. Blessings to you and your brothers. Angela
To All of Lucy’s Family,
She will be a “force” missed by all! As my Godmother, she was always caring and supportive. You will always be in my heart, until we meet again. Its a sad time, but also a time to reminisce all the wisdom, joy, laughter and love that Lucy brought to our lives!