1916 – 2012
Born in Victoria, BC, Lieutenant-Commander Royal Canadian Navy. Aunt Violet passed away in her sleep at Oak Bay Lodge on April 23rd. Predeceased by her sister Genie Newton and nephew Greg Newton. She leaves behind her nephews Gil (Dorothy), Phil (Teresa), David (Johanna); great-nieces Sheri Yager (Brent) and Jodi Robertson (Scott); great-nephew Steve Newton; great-great-nephews Jackson and Jacob Yager; and great-great-niece lsabelle Violet Robertson.
Violet graduated from nursing in 1940 at Royal Jubilee Hospital. She joined the Navy as a nurse in April 1943 and served until November 1965. She rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander and was Head Matron at Naden. After a full career in the Navy she had a second career with the Provincial Government travelling throughout BC with the TB clinic. She loved to travel with stays in NZ, Australia, Europe and Asia. Also, she took many trips to Kent, England to see cousins and also to Denmark to visit Karen Hansen. She was very active in the Anglican Church. She will be missed by many friends and family.
A Memorial Service will be held on May 2nd at 10:30 am, in MCCALL BROS FLORAL CHAPEL, with a reception to follow in MCCALL BROS FAMILY CENTRE. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, (www.alzheimerbc.org). Condolences may be offered below.
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Meredith Weiss
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Barry & Jan Yager Aunt Violet was a remarkable woman of accomplishment, of faith, and obviously loved and held in high regard by her family. We always looked forward to seeing her on our visits with the western family. We shall miss her. “Fair winds and following seas” Aunt Violet.
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Alice SIms, RJH School of Nursing Alumnae Pres. On behalf of the RJH Alumae please accept our warmest condolences. Vi lived a full and rich life with her nursing career at the centre. She served her profession with passion and diligency. She was a credit to our nursing legacy. Cherish her memories.
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LARRY AND DONNA GAIT AND FAMILY We were all saddened to hear of the passing of “Aunt Violet”, such a gracious lady….. like you, our family has many great memories of the many family get-togethers over the years of which Aunt Violet attended many…..cherish your own special memories with her….take care Everyone, the Gait Family. xxx
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W. Roy Hindle LCDR(RCN) (Ret'd) Sorry to hear of Vi’s passing . I served along with her at RCN Hospital (Naden) on two occasions ( 1948 and 1965) . She was always a kind , efficient and caring Nursing Officer .
She will be missed .
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Flo Ralph My condolences to the whole Newton Family in the loss of their Aunt Violet. I have many fond memories of our friendship with her & especially her sister Genie and how she treasured Genie’s children & grandchildren as if they were her own.
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Anne Moon Please accept my sympathy on your aunt’s death. I knew her from St. S. and was so impressed to see her emblazoned in her uniform for our Remembrance Day services. What a fine example she set. She will be missed, I am sure.
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Doreen I have so many fond memories of Aunty Violet and sure enjoyed our friendship and visits over the many, many years that I have known her. She was a wonderful and caring Aunt to the children and we were all blessed to have her in our lives.
A very strong and wonderful lady, we’ll miss her for sure.
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Dar Brown I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Violet’ passing…I know how much she meant to you all, and how you meant to her. I thought she was a lovely lady.
My grandma, Freda Janz, went to nurses training in Victoria BC, Royal Jubilee Hospital. She was a roommate of Violet. Though my grandma died in 2010, it is only now I learn of Violet’s passing. I am glad my grandma had such a good friend as Violet.