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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Bob +Ann Woodford
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John Herbert 70 Plus years ago my mother Elsie Mable Herbert was a good friend of Dorothy.
So Dorothy if you remember that….. her son John is very sorry that your dear husband WALTER HAS PASSED AWAY.
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Gary Utter Our deepest sympathies to the entire Large family. Walter was a kind man who conducted himself with polite dignity.
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Marion & Bob Russell Our condolences on your loss.
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Anne Marie and Randy Holt To the extended Large family. We are sending our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Bob Darnell Sad to see you go Walt. Lots of memories of you and Rob back in the 50’s at Safeway in Esquimalt and with Dorothy at #89.
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Shirley Giske 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.
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Steve and Barbara Newton To the Large Family
We will miss Walter, and are glad to have known him. Our condolences to his entire family.
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Dennis A Shiels 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
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Brooke Tomlin 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
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Ferd and Marj Kallstrom 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
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Jim & Gina Hesketh 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
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Tammy Averill 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.
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Earl and Bev Hopkins Our thoughts are with Dorothy and family. He was a remarkable man with great stories.
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Fay Johanson I was very sorry to hear the news about Walt. He was a good man, and he will be missed by many people.
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Janet Fallowfield 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
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Marian Paris and Jeremy Long Our deepest condolences to the large and wonderful Large tribe on the passing of your beloved patriarch.
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carolyn Bell 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
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Averie Dellamora A wonderful man, full of love and warmth. He will be greatly missed. All of our love, Averie and Michelle
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Linda Bechard 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.
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Carol O'Neil My thoughts and prayers to the Large family.
Carol O’Neil
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Mike and Cathy Irwin Walter you are in a better place, free of the ravages of cancer. Condolences to the Large and extended families.
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Mel DeCorte 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!
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Kenny Suzor 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
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Glen and Vickie 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
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Henry Mabee 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!
To the Family of Walter we will say how profoundly saddened we were to hear of Walter’s Passing, and we offer our condolences to you Dorothy and and all his Family. He truly was a Lovely Man.