It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of the most wonderful man, Walter Large. He was born in Toronto, Ontario April 7, 1934. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 has changed our lives forever.
Walt/Dad/Grandad was our rock, mentor and best friend. A devoted husband to Dorothy for 65 years, an amazing Dad to Brett (PJ), Viola, Jody (Rudi), Laura (Pete), and Kelly (Mark). He was also an unbelievable grandad and great grandad to Corey, (Sandra, Everly), Jayden (Shelbie) Sean (Paula, Kaiden, Jarryn, Sawyer, Macyn, Daxton), Ryan, (Kristi, Layton), Kieran, Jessika (Kai, Ophelia, Aurora), Joshua, Jacob, (Jordan), Craig (Sidney), Andrew (Mariah), Adam, Bria, Hannah, (Michael, Lily).
Walt also leaves his brothers Earl and Leigh and their families and family members in Ontario and Boston. He was predeceased by his parents Leigh Sr. and Marion and his brother Rob. Walt, Earl, Rob and Leigh, Brothers, Business Partners, and Forever Best Friends.
He met Dorothy, the love of his life in high school, they fell in love and their love story grew from there. Dad’s priority has always been his family. Five children, thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. No one could have had a more wonderful man in their lives than we did.
Summer days with his family at their home on Prospect Lake, Dads favourite place to be. Watching his grandchildren grow up at the lake was what gave him the greatest pleasure. Family trips to Maui since the late 60’s; Happy Hour at Mulligans, swims at Elua, walks on the beach will always be best memories for us all.
“FAMILIES ARE FOREVER
We love you
Walt/Dad/Grandad……❤️
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at 290 Stevens Road at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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27 Responses
Our deepest condolences to the large and wonderful Large tribe on the passing of your beloved patriarch.
Dear Dorothy and family,
My thoughts are with you and yours at this most difficult time. I know it had been years since we last saw you folks at Don’s Celebration of Life, but wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn (Frampton) Bell
A wonderful man, full of love and warmth. He will be greatly missed. All of our love, Averie and Michelle
Our condolences goes out to the family. Special memories were made in Hawaii, that l’ll always cherish with Walt, he was a special man.
My thoughts and prayers to the Large family.
Carol O’Neil
Walter you are in a better place, free of the ravages of cancer. Condolences to the Large and extended families.
Kelly, Mark, Adam, Bria and Hannah,
So sorry to hear of your loss – what a special man he was. Love to you all during this tough time!
He was a great man. That will be missed. I will never forget the summers I would spend with them. The countless times I would go for a quick ride to the bank or store. That was anything but quick. Love you Uncle Walt
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Walter. We were so glad to have known this lovely man.
Sincerely;
Glen and Vickie Quarmby and family
We will miss you Walt, thank you so much for having us at the lake all those summer days. Lots of love to the entire family!