Joan Daphne Stewart

August 16, 1926- July 19, 2012 We are sad to announce the passing of Joan on July 19, 2012 at Beckley Farm Lodge in Victoria. She was predeceased by her husband John (1979) and daughter Cathy (2004). Joan is survived by her two children James (Lin) and Susan (Dave) and grandchildren Mica (Darrell), Benjamin (Ashley), […]

Charles David Hemmings

September 20, 1942 – July 22, 2012 Dave died peacefully Sunday morning at Victoria Hospice with his wife, Nancy by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dave will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, gentle brother, good friend and kind soul. In addition to Nancy, Dave is survived […]

Elsabeth Bouchard (nee Naftel)

Passed away peacefully in Victoria General Hospital on Friday, July 20, 2012. Born in Vernon, B.C. on June 29, 1928. Beloved wife of the late Germain; loved sister of Bea Hotchin; late brother, Frederick and late sister, Virginia; dear mother of Suzanne (Dale), John (Debbie), Roger (Iris), Julie (Wade) and Lisa (Dwayne); cherished Nana of […]

The Reverend Gavin M. Rumsey

1930 – 2012 Husband, father, grandfather, priest and friend. Remembered with loving gratitude by Lois and their children, Suzanne and David, Mark and Kristy, Christina and Jamie and David; by their grandchildren, Rowan, Olive, Seamus and Robin and also by his faith community and many dear friends. Heartfelt thanks to the Palliative Response Team, especially […]

Richard Edison Kirby

October 18, 1931 – July 17, 2012 Family sadly announces the passing of Richard (Ted) Kirby, from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 55 years; his daughter, Katherine and her son, Dylan; daughter, Laura and her husband, Douglas Wansbrough; brothers, William of Victoria and […]

Elizabeth Ann Miller

February 25, 1915 – July 17, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family announces that our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma passed away peacefully on July 17, 2012, at the Gorge Road Hospital, in her 98th year. Betty was born in Hull, England, and moved to Victoria in 1946, after the War, with […]

Mary Peirce (Stewart) nee Holme

Born September 9, 1921 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Peirce, dear wife of The Venerable Frederick Peirce. Mary passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Victoria, BC after a short illness. Mary was predeceased by her first husband, Bill Stewart in 1986. Mary will be dearly missed […]

Andrew Cowan Love

May 26, 1928 – July 4, 2012 We are saddened to report the passing of Andy, on July 4, 2012, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, B.C., in his 85th year, following a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Carren, and his children, David (Judy), Barbara, Jane (Tim Elliott), Allan (Gloria), Stuart (Janine) and Peter […]

Thomas Lumsden Bartie

May 29, 1921 – June 6, 2012 Today, we celebrate the life and mourn the passing of our father and grandfather, Tom Bartie.  Tom’s life was one of service to his church and community, his country and his family. Tom is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Tracey Bartie (NS); his daughter, Lynda […]

Michael Douglas Roderick McGee

July 31, 1959 – July 17, 2012 Peacefully on July 17, 2012 in Victoria B.C., beloved son of the late D’Arcy and Norah McGee. Predeceased by sister Kath, survived by brothers D’Arcy (Leslie), Gordon and Tim (Mary) and sister Margot (Jeremy). Uncle to D’Arcy (Katty), Peter, Kate, Jennifer (Mark), Sarah, Julia, Gord, Charlotte and Fraser […]

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