With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mom, Virginia Joy Skillings. Mom passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
She was deeply cherished and will be so very sadly missed by her children Sharon, Peter (Patti), Michael (Karen) and Gordon (Marion). Her 8 grandchildren held a very special place in her heart, along with her 2 great-grandchildren, and another on the way.
Nana made the best cookies ever and after a visit, you were pretty much guaranteed to be sent home with a full tin. She was a gracious hostess, known for putting on parties at a drop of the hat.
Family dinners followed by silly games were always special at Mom and Dad’s.
Joy was predeceased by her husband John in 2004, who was also her high school sweetheart, and our dad.
We would like to thank the staff at RHJ 5N and Victoria Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion they showed Joy in her final days.
“We’ll take care of the leaves Nana”
A Celebration of Joy’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the CNIB or Victoria Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
19 Responses
I am so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Both your mom and dad were such a large part of my parent’s lives, from high school onward. Your mom was great at keeping in touch with mine and continued to check in on her with regular phone calls. Those calls were always a bright spot for my mother.
My condolences to all of you on such a tremendous loss.
Our deepest condolences for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Skillings family I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Skillings but in truth she had a life that absolutely had a great lasting impression on a large number of friends and acquaintances. My deepest sympathies. I hope they are playing some Neill Diamond tonight in heaven.
Sharon and family,
It’s always very hard to lose a parent. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Your mother was a great woman who was loved by all who were fortunate to have met her and to have been able to call her their friend. We will all miss her smile and kind words. The Mawson’s
It is with sadness to hear Joy’s passing. Your Mother and Father where very close to us over the years going back to school days for Bob and get togethers at Shawnigan Lake with fond memories to this day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, God Bless.
As a long time neighbor Inoffer my deepest sympathies to the family.Yes,Joy baked the best cookies.
The Probus Club of Royal Oak extends our sympathy to all Joy’s family. She was a loyal member of our club for many years, and hosted our annual BBQ many times. She will be well remembered.
So sorry that Joy has left us. She did so many things during her lifetime. We are grateful to have been on reunion committees with her over the years.