In Victoria, BC on May 27, 2010, Phyllis A. Manning, nee Pendray, a pioneer Victoria family, she was predeceased in 1989 by her husband, Frederick, whom she married in Victoria in 1935. Survived by her son, John and daughter-in-law, Joyce, of Sidney, BC; daughters, Gail Ridgway and son-in-law, Harold of Loon Lake, BC., Cynthia Cooper and son-in-law, Derek of Victoria; eight grandchildren, Cynthia Fraser, Heather Fraser, Stephanie Crozier, John Eyton, Kimberley Enns-Manning, Scott Manning, Mark Manning and Kellie Manning; nine great-grandchildren, Alexander, Carter, Noah, Grayson, Lauren, Ryan, Deja, Elijah and Thea.
At the request of Phyllis, the service will be private. Flowers are gratefully declined. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Mary Manning
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Mary Manning Auntie Phyllis!
Visiting Auntie Phyllis was always an adventure! Were we invited to play with the magical treasures that she had collected? Were we to be regaled with tales from her travels while she gathered those treasures? MIght this be one of those incredible afternoons that she might dress me in her pearls and perhaps that Chinese Embroidered Evening Coat? Did that mean we were to be treated to one of those wondrous parties when the grown ups laughed and sometimes danced; those dashing men in their dinner jackets and ladies in crinolines, silks and cocktail hats!!Auntie Phyllis always swooped me into her thrilling and colourful milieu! No matter my age! Adult or child, a visit with Auntie Phyllis gave me beauty to admire, philosophies to ponder and her astounding energy to carry me along.
I will always think of my talented Auntie Phyllis with great love and admiration, surrounded by the beauties of that which she drew into her world, and the many beauties she created.
Her very bright light will continue in all of us, in this Manning Clan! She has inspired us with lights in our own hearts with her courageous, creative and individual path. We will miss her greatly but she will always, always be in our hearts and in those wondrous memories.
With love to you all,
Mary
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Pamela Golby John, Gail and Cynthia
Memories are ours to keep forever. I so often think of the special friendship our mother’s enjoyed and treasured.
Thinking about you all.
Fondly
Pam.
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Mark & Leslie Dickinson We are very sorry to read of the passing of your mother and we extend our sincere sympathies to you all.
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Pam and Malcolm Verley John, Gail, Cynthia and family:
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time of sadness. Your mom had an amazing journey through her long life. Her love of family and friends was an inspiration and lives on in all of you. She was a very special aunt. May her memories only bring smiles to your faces and warmth in all of your hearts.
Love Malcolm and Pam Verley
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Bob Darnell Sad to read of Phyllis’s passing. Many fond memories of her and Fred back in my Bapco days and for their support during my Pizza Pieman days. Condolences to John, Gail & Cynthia.
Sincerely, Bob Darnell
I will always treasure my memories of Auntie Phyllis’ magic. Creative, independent, and so much more than charming, she followed her own path …but always reaching out her hand and her heart to her beloved family. And there, basking in the glow of those most loving eyes was my dear Uncle Fred.
Auntie Phyllis lived fully! We will miss her.
Our thoughts are with you.
Mary