Giles went to be with his Lord and Saviour, passing away suddenly in his home at the age of 77 years, having suffered a fatal heart attack.
Born in Windsor, England, and moving to Benenden in Kent in 1949, he attended Claremont Preparatory School, prior to moving on to Tonbridge School where he excelled in cross country running. After his school years, Giles moved to London and worked for the Bank of London & South America. Following in the footsteps of his older Sister and Brother, Giles travelled to Canada in 1970 to stay with relatives, enjoying the country so much, he decided to stay. While initially landing in Toronto and staying in the GTA, he moved west, living and working in Banff, and ultimately moving to Victoria in 1972. Giles found his career, working for the Vital Statistics Agency for over 30 years prior to retiring in 2009, and taking up the bookkeeping at Central Baptist Church among many other activities supporting the community.
Giles enjoyed travelling, gardening, reading, working on his computer, serving his community, and most of all, spending time with his family.
He is predeceased by his parents, brother Edward, and nephew Simon, and survived by his ‘Darling’ Wife Sharon; daughter Sarah (John) Greenlaw; son Jonathan (Dominique) Addey; grandchildren Simeon, Micah, Rebekah, Noah Greenlaw; Charlie and Liam Addey; His sister Sue (Adrian) in England, and niece and nephews.
Service will be held at 10AM, Tuesday April 12th, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C. V8Y 1B4
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in Memory of Giles Addey.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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We are so very sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts. Condolences to you and your extended family at this difficult time.
So glad to be able to be at the service today and see you all there today, to celebrate his life. Praying for you as you journey the grief and loss of Giles and what a special man he was. We are thankful to hear the memories and life he lived.
Praying for Sharon, Sarah and Jonathan and families
So good to talk at the service and the burial
Praying for you all. Hugs Sharon.
What a nice service and time together.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Giles always was quick with a smile and had a great sense of humour. I always remember how he brought his favoured treat, lemon curd jam to work to enjoy as it was his special Christmas present from his kids. He was a valued employee at Vital Statistics. Blessingsvto you all.
Sharon,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Giles will be sorely missed. He was a gentleman and a faithful servant of the Lord. Giles often encouraged us with his consistency in prayer and careful reading of mission letters. And I smile as I add that he kept me on track with updates. I had wondered why I hadn’t heard from Giles enquiring whether he had missed the latest letter, prompting me to get writing. May you all experience God’s comfort in the weeks and months ahead.
Sharon and family, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Giles passing. Giles was such a sweet man with a big heart. He loved the Lord, and served Him faithfully. We take comfort in knowing that he is now in the presence of Jesus, and that on the day of Christ’s return Giles will receive his glorified body.
So sorry to hear the loss and the passing suddenly of Giles….he is with his Lord but we miss him here! Praying for you all and thankful he was so passionate about the music in the care homes. We will miss him.
Our condolences to you and your families from the Vic Lomas Family. Sue-Ann. and twins Lloyd and Lynn
Sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all from all of us!