Frederick George Leeke
Born in England on July 12, 1927 and passed away in Victoria, B.C. on October 6, 2011 in his 85th year. He is survived by Louise, his loving wife of 62 years; one son, Wayne (Gail); two daughters, Kathleen Thomas and Colleen Leeke; three grandchildren, Melinda (Josh) Petersen, Sean Thomas and Kiana Leeke; two great-grandchildren, […]
Arthur (Art) Strong
January 20, 1924-October 6, 2011 “Think positively” (Harvey Penick) Reginald Arthur Strong (Art Strong) passed away suddenly but peacefully in the loving embrace of family. He joins his dear wife, Margaret, who predeceased him by only six months (March 9, 2011). Art’s parents were Percy John Strong and Sylvia Upton Strong (nee Jenner). Art was […]
H. Digby Clarke
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Digby. After an inspirational nine year battle with cancer, Digby died peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Victoria, British Columbia. Predeceased by his wife, Jean, in 1990; Digby is survived by his children, Christopher, Sean (Barbara) and Tamara (Kent); his grandchildren, Stephen, Ryan […]
Beverley King
Bev passed away peacefully on October 2, 2011 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. She was born in Saskatoon in 1927 and came to Victoria shortly thereafter when her father first took a position running the Hotel Douglas. Bev was predeceased by her dear husband, Ken. When Ken joined the Air Force, Bev enjoyed their postings in […]
Lynne Anne Peterson (nee Cook)
Lynne A. Peterson, known in family circles as Auntie Anne and Lynne Anne, passed away at about 2:00 p.m. at the Victoria Hospice October 5th, 2011, in her beloved city of Victoria from numerous cancerous tumours. She was born on September 12, 1945 in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan to John (Jack) Laughlin Cook and Millicent Agatha Williams. […]
Dianne Benjamin
Dianne passed away Sunday morning, October 2nd just before sunrise. She is survived by her loving husband, Serge; her children, Sabrina, Chrystine, Nancy, Jean Sebastien; grandchildren, Kelly-Ann, Christopher and Joey; stepdaughters, Marianne, Elizabeth and Gabrielle; sisters, Jeannine and Louise. She was predeceased by her brother, Rejean who died from cancer. Dianne was born in Iberville, […]
Jean Macpherson ARNALL (nee Hyslop)
Jean passed away in her sleep on September 26, 2011 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband Len in 1986. She will be missed by her daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Ron Anderson, her grandchildren James (Jennifer) and Heather, and by her other relatives and friends. She was born in […]
Mary Lilian Campbell Gurd (née Stockdale)
1922 – 2011 Passed away peacefully at home in Victoria, BC on September 26, 2011. Beloved wife of Charles Seath Gurd (deceased). Survived by her children Charles, Margaret (and Colin Adair), Jennifer, and grandchildren Philippe and Alexis. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a charitable donation in Mary’s name to S.A.L.T.S. or […]
Alison Aileen Mace (nee Mainguy)
Born February 16, 1945, died peacefully October 1, 2011, surrounded by her family after living with Alzheimer’s disease for ten years. Born in Duncan, BC, she chose Victoria as a home for most of her life. Alison received her Bachelor Degree of Science in Botany from the University of Victoria in 1969 and remained an […]
Doreen Blenman
A lifelong member of The Salvation Army, went to be with her Lord on September 30th.2011. Doreen also served as a member of the Soroptimist and Kiwanis Clubs. She will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, Harold; daughter, Barbara Ammann of California; son, Brian (Marlene) Russell of Victoria B.C and son, Bram (Gaylynn) Russell […]