March 9, 1922 – November 14, 2011
Robert (Doc) Billsborough passed away peacefully with loving daughter Donna by his side at Victoria General Hospital. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather; a good man full of life, love and laughter, who brightened every life that he touched.
Bob was predeceased by his beloved first wife Leone (nee Johnston), loving second wife Marian (nee Drysdale), dear daughter Joyce, sweet granddaughter Christine, brothers Harry (Clatworthy) and Fred (Billsborough), and sister, Hilda (Clatworthy).
He is survived by daughters Linda and Donna; son Bruce; granddaughters Cheryl and Jennifer; grandsons Bob, Gord, Kevin, Shane, Colton and Jesse; great-grandchildren Jessica, Jennifer, Rachel, Brian, Jadelynn, Austin and Kati; and great-great-granddaughter Bailey, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be conducted by the Reverend S. Swift in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, November 22nd at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 276 – 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
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Tammy Lynn
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Hayley Hi Donna, I just wanted to thank you so much for your phone call. Your father was such a sweet man and I so much enjoyed our visits.
Would you mind giving me a call, I haven’t been able to find your phone number?
Thank you so much,
xo Hayley
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Donna Thankyou Paul. Nice to hear from you. You are right, we were very lucky to have such a wonderfully caring and kind father. I will cherish the memories.
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Donna Thank you Will nice to hear from you. I spoke a bit about our days at Cubbons in Colwood yesterday. The service was nice.
Take care.
Donna
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Donna Thank you everyone for your messages of condolence. The service was lovely and it was nice to see so many people I’ve not seen for some time. I wanted to apologize, and I meant to do this at the beginning of the eulogy which I gave, but forgot, I have neglected to include my Dad’s sister Lucy Clatworthy in the obituary. It has been so very many years since she passed and I was young then. Sorry again and love to all.
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Stephen Robards Bobbie was a part of our life for many years and we are grateful for the memories , pictures and (esp.) funny stories. He was a good soul and we continue to miss his presence with us.
The Staff at West Shore Lodge
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Brian Dear Linda and family
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a good man with a big heart. I only got to visit with him when he would come to Calgary and the one time that I went to Cowichen Lake to visit. He was extremely proud of you and your children. I remember his last trip here after your stepmom passed away and you were making plans to move to Victoria to live with him, he was so pleased that you were finally going home and that he wouldn’t be alone. When I came to the island to visit you in your new home, I could see how happy he was, you should be very proud. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday, wish I could be there for you. My prayers are with you all.
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Jennifer Good bye Grandpa. Rest in peace. You will be missed by all of us. Love From Jennifer, Austin, and Caitlin.
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Leslie Thinking of you today….. That is a awsome picture of your dad, just as I remember him!
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Will Vanderweide I knew Doc about 30 years ago. He was a great guy back then as I’m sure he was to his very end. Farewell Doc.
All the best to you Donna and your family.
Will
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Paul Kelly Dear Linda, Bruce, and Donna,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your father. I always had the utmost respect and admiration for him. You were all fortunate to have been blessed with such a kind caring man for your father. He made the world a better place. I join you in your sadness of his passing, but encourage you take comfort knowing that his spirit has joined Marion and Leone in a far better place than earth. He is in my prayers. May he rest in peace.
Paul Kelly
I wish I had a chance to meet you.