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.
McCall Gardens
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27 Responses
I was so sorry to read of Walter’s death Dorothy. You and Walter were a wonderful couple and you will miss him. My sympathy to you and your family.
To the Large Family
We will miss Walter, and are glad to have known him. Our condolences to his entire family.
Dorothy, Brett, Jodi, Laura, Kelly & all the family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time. I always enjoyed my talks with Walter. They were usually very inspiring & will be missed. He was a wonderful person.
Dennis & Wanda Shiels
To Leigh, Brett and Family.
I am sorry to learn of your loss.
You are in my thoughts.
Best wishes to the Large Family.
Brooke Tomlin
Dear Dorothy and family,
Know that we are thinking of you. The love of your family and friends and the many wonderful memories will help you through this sad time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Sincerely, Marjorie and Ferd Kallstrom
Dorothy Large & Family
We wish to express our deepest sympathy with the passing of Walter. Our caring thoughts are with you all. Let the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort.
Sincerely Jim & Gina Hesketh
Walter was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. I’ll miss seeing him around the office and his words of wisdom. Best to the family at this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with Dorothy and family. He was a remarkable man with great stories.
I was very sorry to hear the news about Walt. He was a good man, and he will be missed by many people.
Dorothy and family,
I started working for Walter at Large, Large & Co. in 1964. We remained working together for over thirty years. Walter always treated me very well and I will remember him fondly. My condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Janet Fallowfield