Victor passed away suddenly at home on June 9, 2019 at age 51. He is survived by his beloved mother (whom he lived with) Sue Donald; and his sister, Linda Yee and her family from Nova Scotia, brother-in-law, Dr. Kenny Yee, niece Laura Yee and nephew Colin Yee.
Victor was predeceased by his father, Tony Chan; step-father, Doug Donald; and nephew, Andrew Yee.
“Vic”, as he was known to his family and friends, was born and grew up in Malaysia. He moved with his mother and sister to Victoria, BC when Sue married Doug Donald in 1984. After graduating from Mount Douglas High School in Victoria, he moved to Toronto where he trained in Dental Technology at George Brown College. After working several years in Toronto, Victor moved to Vancouver, and finally back to Victoria when he retrained as a Personal Care Worker. Everyone who knew Vic know his high standard of professionalism in the care that he provided to all of his clients. He always went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to work. He was also an avid fitness buff! He certainly had his share of injuries and surgeries but that never kept him from an active lifestyle, the result was clearly obvious just by looking at Vic! He loved his bicycles. Every bike was assembled from the best of parts that he carefully chose (from eBay).
Vic was really gifted with his hands. This was obvious even in his childhood days. This is the reason he chose Dental Tech as his profession. This wonderful talent was also manifested in his love of building and painting plastic Model toys. His room always displayed the many hours of meticulous work on military vehicles like tanks and planes. Vic’s models toys were prize winners at local competitions. Vic also loved his RC toys. He started with RC racing cars but eventually became an Air Soft gun enthusiast, collector and eBayer. Star Wars and all its collectibles also became his passion. He was a Star Wars Nut, studying the details of every episode right down to the minutest detail. And so Vic became known as a Collector in his own right.
On that fateful Sunday morning of June 9, 2019, our family lost a son, brother, and uncle. Our community lost a Health Care Professional; an Airsoft and Star Wars Collector, and a Friend. Vic will always be loved, and sorely missed….
A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2 pm with reception to follow. Cremation on a later date has been arranged.
In lieu of flowers, donations to BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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22 Responses
Thinking of you all at such a hard time of loss! May you know the constant nearness and comfort of our Lord! Sending our sincere sympathies
Clark & Liz Hubley
To all of Vic’s treasured family,
I have been friends with Vic for the past 14 years and I am devistated at his passing. He was always such a generous and kind friend to me. We would spend many hours sharing in our love of collecting our Star wars and other hobbies.
Victor would take time in trying to teach me new things about how do do repairs, or show me how he would completely need a new part for something that he would just fabricate himself… A jack of all trades with his talents.
My sincere thoughts are with his lovely mother who was very kind with me.
I am very appreciative for the time that I had knowing him, you will be missed friend.
Love Dave
My sincere sympathies are with you during this difficult time. A sudden death like his is so hard, especially when you are so far away and he is so young. The God of all comfort will be very near you all. Give my sympathy to your dear mother Linda. It will be so hard for her also. Thinking of and praying for you all.
Much love in Him.
Edith Stewart
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Sue, Linda , Kenny and kids :
My thoughts are with you all at this terrible time and pray that God in His loving way will give you the strength you need at this time .
I only met Vic a few times in N.S. but became very fond of him and enjoyed his company – May he Rest In Peace and stay with you all in the memories you have .
Love Sandy
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vic’s mother and the rest of the family. May you all find the Love of God surrounding you st this very sad time.
Linda, Kenny, Laura and Colin thinking of you all during this sad time. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Linda and (as we knew you in school) Mrs Chan
My deepest condolences to the two of you and the rest of your family. May he rest in peace.
Love
Debbie Nonis
Dearest Aunty Sue. Linda & Kenny. Laura & Collin.
We are very sad to learn of Vic’s passing.
Vic will always be loved and cherished by many people he knew n many lives he touched as a healthcare professional.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this time of grief.
May God bless you all and keep you always in his tender care n love.
May God grant peace & understanding to all.
May Vic rest in peace in the arms of God.
Love n hugs fr across the miles.
Eunice & Andrew
Meaghan & Keane
Psalm 23
To Sue and Linda, Kenny and Family
Our heartfelt condolences and Christian sympathy is with you
May your memories and your faith be a constant source of comfort through our Lord who is our Shepherd.
With the caring of our entire Congregation,
Rev Shelagh MacKinnon