Torrey A. McCall, a native son, born in Miss Tidbury’s Nursing Home, Vancouver Street at Johnson, on November 6, 1924, passed away on February 10, 2013. He leaves his wife, Barbara; three sons, Marshall L. (Susan), Thornhill, ON, James M. (Sophie-Dorothée), Montreal, QC and Ross A., Victoria, BC; grandson, Neil T., Thornhill, ON; and two granddaughters, Laura-Isobel and Rose-Lyne, Montreal, QC. He also leaves his nephew, David A. McCall (Debbie), Victoria; nieces, Barbara Williams (Daryl), Sharron Higgins, Carol Ellis and Reta Holdridge, Victoria; and many relatives in Victoria, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Morris Twp, Huron Cty, ON. He was predeceased by his brother Graham E. in 1980 and sister Lauretta M. Holdridge in 1990. Torrey was a second-generation Funeral Director with McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd. He attended Boys’ Central School, Victoria High School and Mount Royal College, Calgary. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria Golf Club and The Union Club of B.C.; also Confederation Lodge #116 since 1950; Scottish Rite and Concordant Bodies and Victoria Shrine Club, GizehTemple, A.A.O.N.M.S., Vancouver, BC. In WWII, he served with The Royal Canadian Artillery (K5488, Mobile Signals). Words cannot adequately express our gratitude to our many friends for their kindness and expressions of sympathy. If desired, please remember those in need through your favourite charity.
“At the end of life, we will not be asked how much pleasure we had in it, but how much service we gave in it; not how full it was of success, but how full it was of sacrifice; not how happy we were, but how helpful we are; not how ambition was gratified, but how love was served.”
A Private Family Service was held at McCall Bros., Johnson and Vancouver Streets. Private Committal Service and Entombment in The Royal Oak Mausoleum.
“To live in hearts ‘and memories’ we leave behind is not to die.”
Hallowed Ground – Thomas Campbell,
1777-1844
Virtus junxit mors non separabit.
“Virtue has united, death shall not separate.”
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com.
12 Responses
I recently heard the very sad news of Mr McCall’s passing and was stopped in my tracks remembering those days back in Oak Bay. I recall him being there when my grandfather passed,offering me a few kind words in just the right way as I came down for breakfast and returned to my bedroom while he attended to matters.
Mr McCall spent many days with my father Ab on the links of VGC and was a masonic brother to him as well. He was a true gentleman and an example of how to ‘live one’s life’ in service of others. I felt this during my last visit to Canada to farewell my own father at McCall’s as the staff served the Wells family to such a high standard during this difficult time. I could only think, he certainly trained them well !
Our thoughts are with the entire family.
Brad Wells
Perth, Australia
I am very saddened to learn of Torrey’s passing,he will greatly missed
by all who knew him.Torrey was a genuine Human being,loved life and all the people that came in contact with him.The Wells’ boys grew up knowing and respecting Torrey,and was my Dad’s best friend.
All our thoughts are with Barbara and family, at this difficult time of bereavement.
Mark Wells & Family
Nanaimo,B.C.