Joyce Ardis Gustafson
Passed away peacefully at Broadmead Lodge on February 1, 2012 in her 79th year. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Preeceville, Saskatchewan on April 19, 1932 she was predeceased by her parents, Hilda and Arne Jenshus, and sister Elsie Jean Jenshus. She leaves her loving husband of 55 years, Norman; children Wendy Skinner […]
Ian Philip McMillin
Ian McMillin passed away on January 31, 2012 in Victoria, BC. He was born October 19, 1950 in Victoria, BC. Ian is survived by his wife Debbie; his children Wayne (Sherry), Angela (Mackenzie), and Tamara (Dylan); his two grandchildren Rachel and Emily; as well as his three brothers Douglas, Ronald, and Michael. Ian worked as […]
Lynn M. Jackson
The world is a sadder place today due to the passing of Lynn M. Jackson, also known as Sparkle the Clown. For over 30 years Sparkle was an entertainer of children and adults alike. Through her original music, magic show and balloon artistry, Sparkle was a consummate thespian. With her musical partner Kenan Sweezy, she […]
Nora (Peggy) Kathleen van Nostrand McArthur (nee Molyneux)
Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Born in Toronto on July 10 1924. Predeceased by her loving husband Hugh Tyson and grandson Alec. Lovingly remembered by her sister Patricia Anne Hume (Patterson); her children and grandchildren Kathie Csomany (Ron) Stephen, Nicholas, Susan (Richard Pawley), Ian, Tony (Ayami), Tony’s […]
Evelyn (Eve) Lettice
March 22, 1920 – February 1, 2012 Eve, a 3rd generation Victoria resident, was born in the family home “Yaxley” in the Fairfield area and resided there for 88 years before moving to Somerset House in 2008. She was the only child of William Henry and Gertrude Louise (née Blackwell) Lettice. Eve was also known […]
Florence Violet Falconer (nee Urssel)
October 9, 1917 – January 29, 2012 It’s with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mother Florence in Victoria, B.C. She passed away peacefully and quite quickly at age 94. Florence was predeceased by Kirk Falconer, her husband of 44 years; Earl Hawkins, her partner of 12 years; her sister Alma (Jim) […]
Mary Helen Clinckett
Jasmine M. Boyd (nee Taylor)
Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1913. Qualified in Medicine from Trinity College Dublin in 1938. Worked in numerous hospital appointments before marrying Dr. R. P. Boyd. Followed her husband to Canada in 1954, accompanied by their two children. Settled in Calgary AB, moving to Oak Bay, Victoria in 1979. Survived by her husband Ronald; son […]
Kenneth Muir Maunder
Ken Maunder was born on May 22nd, 1924 in Eyebrow,Saskatchewan. Ken was the third child of ten for Tom and Ada Maunder and he grew up living and working on the homestead farm. Ken lost his oldest brother, James, in World War II while he and his brother John were also serving inEurope. In the […]
Annie Tebbs
March 8, 1918 – January 22, 2012 Born in Liverpool, England to Ann Robinson and Albert Edward McDonald, Annie first emigrated to Canada in 1920 and lived in Ontario for a brief period of time. The family moved back to England when Annie was still very small and she grew up in Liverpool and neighboring […]