Audrey passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on December 13, 2019, days shy of her 97th birthday. Born in Montreal, Quebec to Joseph and Dorothy (Burnett) Rooney, Audrey arrived in Victoria at 18 months old and has lived here ever since. She is predeceased by her husband, Ralph (1987) and her siblings, Joan, Deanie, Bob and Lorna. Audrey is survived by her daughters, Joan (Terry) Shepherd and Jennifer (Greg) Nelson; her beloved grandchildren, Peter (Kat), Heather, Colleen, Pamela and Patrick Nelson and Jillian (Brad Hutchings), Megan and Allison Shepherd; three great-grandchildren, Maia, Zoe and Beau and many nieces and nephews.
Audrey lived a simple and quiet life. She enjoyed boating with Ralph in the Gulf Islands for many years on the Maple Leaf. She was a good and kind mother and grandmother.
Audrey spent her last seven years at Berwick House on Shelbourne Street and the family is appreciative of all the devoted care she received.
By request, there will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Victoria Hospice
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Michael Hawkes & Camillia Joanie, Jenny and families.
Auntie Audrey leaves us so many good memories, she will always be with us.
Love, Mike
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Marion Newson Jennifer Greg and Family
Sad to read of your Mothers passing ,she certainly had a good life.
Not a good time of the year to have this happen .
Remember all the nice Christmases you had together.
Take Care
Marion
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Paul McLean Although I didn’t see much of Auntie Bea in the last few years, I do remember her very well as a youngster. She was such a great lady, the nicest person you could ever meet. Her words were carefully thought out and I never heard say a bad word about anybody. She is my mother’s sister and I hope she is resting well, and that they find each other in heaven. Rest in Peace Aunty Bea!
Love Paul McLean
Victoria Hospice would like to express our sincere appreciation for the incredible vision and foresight of Audrey in planning for a legacy gift. Her generous spirit will touch the lives of thousands of patients facing life limiting illnesses and their loved ones in the years to come. Our condolences to both family and friends. With our gratitude,
Victoria Hospice