Malcolm passed away peacefully on February 7 in Victoria, B.C., surrounded by his wife and children. Malcolm was born in Kelty, Scotland before immigrating to Canada with his parents and younger brother, Alec. After graduating from the University of Victoria, Malcolm’s daughter, Miranda was born shortly after, and he began his extensive career as a teacher throughout Greater Victoria and the Ministry of Education. It was while teaching at SJ Willis that he met his wife Grace and her two sons Gilbert and Gabriel. They were married in 1989 and had two daughters, Genevieve and Giselle.
A passionate and inspired educator, Malcolm touched the lives of thousands of students in his 48-year career. His love of teaching was clear to everyone he crossed paths with, and his impact was far reaching. Always a memorable teacher, former students tell him when they see him how much they enjoyed his classes. He had a special way of meeting students where they were and encouraging cooperative learning for current and future success. Supporting and advocating for his students was one of his greatest achievements, and his educational contributions will have a lasting effect on generations of students.
Malcolm had eclectic interests and hobbies including ikebana and ballroom dancing, which he did with Grace weekly. He had a designer’s eye and completed several renovations in their family heritage home and sewed matching dresses for his daughters and wife. Above all, his proudest accomplishment was raising his children and witnessing their impact on their communities. He was his family’s biggest fan and the first to cheer them on in any and all of their endeavours. Being with his grandkids was an added joy in his life. Those closest to Malcolm know he was happiest spending time with Grace and their dog, Gemma.
You are and will be forever missed.
We thank the CCU nursing team at Royal Jubilee Hospital, as well as Dr. MacDonald and the renal team for the compassionate care they provided Malcolm in our last days together.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ‘Malcolm and Grace Wong Sneddon Fund to Support Chinese Canadian History and Legacy’ held at the Victoria Foundation. To make a donation online, please visit www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca under Make a Donation please indicate the name of the Fund in the comment box.
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Please accept our deepest condolences during this time of loss. We will always remember Grandpa Malcom’s smile and kindness. He was always there to capture every cherished moment through his camera lens. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending you our thoughts and prayers!
Dear Grace and Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. Malcom was a lovely neighbor and community member, respected by all who knew him. Sending condolences and support to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Malcolm. I enjoyed meeting and working with Malcolm in the Greater Victoria School District when he was a teacher on call. He was a skilled and compassionate teacher whether teaching senior math or senior students with special needs. My condolences to the family.
Dear Grace & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed ballroom dancing with you both as you were always so fun & friendly. So many students were truly blessed to have such a caring, impactful teacher as Malcolm!
Dear Grace and family,
Our sincere condolences to you all in the passing of your beloved husband and father, Malcolm. In the words of Maya Angelou:
“And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.”
Love Norah McRae and Andrew Pharo
Dear Grace,
We were devastated to learn of Malcolm’s passing. Our condolences to you and yours, wishing you all much strength and love, and may treasured memories help comfort and heal the immeasurable pain and sorrow. He certainly enriched our lives, we will miss him dearly, Bob and Gloria
Dear Grace and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our kids will remember Malcolm as a great teacher.
Dear Auntie Grace,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Malcolm was such a kind, loving, and wonderful person who brought so much warmth to the family. I will always remember his kindness and the way he made everyone feel welcome. His generosity and dedication to those he loved will never be forgotten, and he will be deeply missed.
Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the love and support of those around you. Wishing you strength, peace, and love in the days ahead.
With deepest condolences,
Kevin & Simone
Grace our sincere condolences to you and your family. Malcolm was a kind gentle man, who was taken from us far too early.
Heartfelt condolences to Grace and Malcolms ‘ family.