Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Early years were spent in Cranberry Portage. Worked as a trapper, commercial fisherman, logger and licensed guide at the family tourist camp. Joined the RCMP and served entire career in BC. Starting in Williams Lake, then Alexis Creek, Chase, Blue River, Parksville, E Div HQ Victoria, Burnaby, retiring from Colwood to join Oak Bay Municipal PD. where he served 12 years as Chief Constable, retiring in 1995. He was president of the Oak Bay Rotary Club and after retirement, chair of Sidney by the Sea Club and Brentwood Bay. He was Governor of the RCMP Veterans Victoria and was awarded lifetime membership in 2009. He served in a volunteer capacity with Better Business Bureau (Chair), Thrifty Sendial, Royal Canadian Legion (Poppy Chair) and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the valued elder recognition award by UVIC in 2012.
He leaves daughters Arlene and Andrea; step-daughter Tricia (Vin); granddaughters Katrina and Kayla. Survived by his wife of 32 years, Michelle.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:00pm. Zoom/Livestream link below:
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So sorry for your loss Michelle and family. May your wonderful memories of a life well and truly lived help you thru this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to you Michelle and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Penny and John Barwise.
Dear Michelle and family I send heartfelt condolences on behalf of myself and my family on Andy’s passing. He will be missed as a fine friend and honorable gentleman. Sincerely Cliff Spence