Cay passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019 at home in Victoria, BC, while living at Sunrise Senior Living, with her 2 daughters by her side.
Predeceased by her loving husband Bob in January 2014; her parents Jack and Velma O’Brien; brother Jack WW ll and a twin sister who died at birth. Cay is survived by her daughters Barbara and Susan who live in Victoria. She was born and lived in Regina until moving to Victoria with Bob in 1995.
They spent their summers at Katepwa Lake and later their winters in Scottsdale, Arizona. In later years, many family holidays were spent at Spindrift on Salt Spring Island.
Once married, Cay was a homemaker. However, while living in Regina, she was extremely active in different organizations including the I.O.D.E., United Appeal, Grey Nuns Hospital Auxiliary.
Cay was blessed with a multitude of wonderful friends and neighbours throughout her life. She loved golf, bridge and in later years scrabble, Skip-Bo, and bingo.
From the bottom of our hearts, a special thanks, to all her friends, mom’s caregivers while living at home and at Sunrise and her doctors.
Cay was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, friend, and community member. She will be truly missed.
“Thanks for the memories. We were truly blessed”
There will be a Celebration of Life in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallbros.com
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Sam Sinclair
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Normand Boisvert Susan and Barbara,
It is with sadness that we learned from Yvonne Brundige of the death of your mother Cay. We remember tante Angèle reminiscing the good moments spent by both of them over the years in Regina. Léonie joins me in expressing our sincere condolences.
We also share the good moments spent in Regina when tante Angèle celebrated her 100th. It was so unfortunate that your mother had fallen and could not attend the celebration at that time.
Take care.
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Pat Pantel My deepest condolences to both of you. Your Mom and Dad were such a big part of tante Angele and uncle Jerry’s lives and I fondly remember the laughter and good times when they were together.
Hold on to the memories and cherish them in your hearts for this is where they will be with you forever more.
Pat Pantel
Niece of tante Angele
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Lynda Husiak Cay was a joy to know over the years.
Always had a sparkle in her eye.
Loved you girls with all her heart.
Sue and Barb I am so sorry for your great loss.
Happy Memories Abound.
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Ron & Francine Yardley Cay had a spirit that was enviable & a style that was unsurpassed! Cay was always up for “the event”, loved to laugh & always found the path to fun. Embracing every event whether it was Grey Cup football or Halloween was 2nd nature. Essentially Cay was a role model to us all, she embodied the mantra to embrace life & to “run with it”. Thank you Cay, I promise your lessons have been received & will be passed on for generations to come!
Love & Hugs,
Ron & Fran Yardley
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Mary-Jane Lennox Mrs. Cay Searle will be remembered for her kindness and energy! At eighty she hopped on the back of a motorcycle! She led an active social life and continued to play cards and do word searches into her mid to late nineties! She was Great Grandmother to my Granddaughter! They picnicked on the beach, read, played cards, explored sea creatures together and shared many a hug and kiss. She has left a huge mark on our lives. We are grateful for the times we have shared and the awesome memories we created. Great Grandma Cay, we will miss you! “Thanks for the Memories”!
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Eleanor Holwerda Dear Barb and Susan
My condolences to both of you as your family unit has changed once again with the death of your Mom. You both gave your ALL to be with your Mom and it should be a comfort knowing that. And your memories will live on with the stories you share & photos of great times together.
Your Mom will live in your hearts forever!
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Geri Simpson I know your mom had a great life and two daughters who loved her. Condolences to the family.
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Louise Harder What a beautiful tribute to your mom and family too. She was lovely lady and such an incredible caring loving example to you, Susan and Barb. You are both so much like her. Lov Louise Harder
My condolences to the family. She was always smiling. It was a pleasure to have known her and Bob since moving to Victoria.