Winnifred was born in her grandparent’s farmhouse on Cortes Island, the first of three daughters for Allen and Dorothy Robertson.
Win is survived by her daughter Sharon White of Victoria, son Robert Carlyle (Teresa) of Campbell River, step-daughter Karen Lange (Len) of Courtenay, step-son Gordon Webb of Bowser, sister Gwyneth Jemson (Robert) of Kelowna, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Win grew up in Ocean Falls where she met her first husband, William Carlyle. The family moved to Campbell River in 1952 where she helped Bill establish a successful heating and roofing business. After Bill’s death in 1973, she married John Cushing and moved down-island to Bowser where she helped John run the Deep Bay Auto Court and Fishing Camp in the summers.
They spent winters in Hawaii, travelled extensively, danced, swam and drank wine in many countries until John’s death in 1998.
A true west coast lady for all her 97 years; she loved being on a boat and was an awesome swimmer.
We’ll have a party at the camp next summer, spread Mom’s ashes and fire the cannon in her honour.
If you wish, please make a donation in Win’s name. You might consider UNICEF or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
“In Mom’s words”
“No speeches, no tears, no solemn farewells … it’s been a great adventure.”
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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bonny ervin Hello to Wins family
I met Win when my Dad Buster moved into Valley Vista. We shared many good times together and Win and my Dad enjoyed each others company and many crib games both at the clubhouse and their homes. Win was a wonderful person and certainly enriched our lives with her wit and humour. I will always appreciate the friendship my Dad and Win shared and the many good times we all shared. Several times over the years I visited Wyn in Victoria and the visits were always such fun. Often my friend Emily accompanied me on these visits and many times we left with socks knitted by Win and she entertained us with her stories of the past.I will miss these visits but look forward to visiting Sharon .
Win was an awesome lady and so proud of her family. My condolences to all of you and may you cherish the wonderful memories Win left you.
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Marty Douglas Growing up in Campbell River, the Carlyle and Douglas families were intertwined socially and in business. Win left impressions I had stored away until reading of her passing. On a summer day in the late 50’s,there was a one mile swim event, parallel to the beach. I had just passed my bronze medallion in swimming, was lifeguarding at our new municipal pool and entered the race for a lark, perhaps with delusions of glory. Win beat me by a quarter mile with her beautiful, seemingly effortless breaststroke. Her infectious laugh and smile remain with me today. As kids, we were welcomed to her home and my first paying job – $1 an hour – was for her husband Bill, providing heating and roofing services to the North Island. I believe Bill fashioned the cannon that will be fired in her memory. He took me hunting and fishing and partnered with my mother in a modest real estate development company whose streets continue to serve Campbell River, all with the matriarchal support and encouragement of Win. To Sharon and Robert and the extended family, my condolences, love and appreciation for a life truly well lived.
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Del and Lorraine Dear Gord and family. Del and Lorraine Kyle wish to send their deepest condolences to you and your family. We met Win when we met John at Deep Bay. She was a very lovely lady, talked numerous times when she was staying at Deep Bay.
my fond memories of summers at deep bay include the cushings. my condolences to the family