The family is grateful for the care he received at Sunset Lodge and prior to that at VGH 6th floor. We are thankful to all those who crossed Dads path in his lifetime. Business people, local merchants, friends, hockey and baseball parents and players, neighbours and family members, your patience, love, friendship and support did not go unnoticed. Lizzie and the animals are all waiting for Malcolm to finally cross Rainbow Bridge…. As per Malcolm’s request, there will be no service. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Neil Duazo
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Kaylin Bradt Where to even start with the stories! Uncle Mal and Lizzie were two of the strongest people I knew. They were family. Mal and Liz shaped the first 12 years of my life, that daycare was my home away from home. The memories of watching Mal through the day care window as he worked out to the “ooga horn” that he had in his truck and could hear from miles down the road – how he used to embarrass Liz and all us kids sounding it in public. I contribute my love for animals to Mal; for teaching me how animals should be treated and that would be eating better than humans for the most part! Maud, Candy, pal, and star will all be so happy to see you at the rainbow bridge. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and moments that I will cherish forever. Until we meet again <3
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Danielle Pletch Dear Connors Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passings of both Uncle Mal and Lizzie. They had our two eldest children, George and Charlie, in daycare from 2011-2014. We visited frequently until we moved to Ontario in 2015. They were so wonderful to our children and to us. We had no family in Victoria, so we celebrated our children’s birthdays and milestones with your parents. They helped us through all kinds of family emergencies from our children to my husband having to be hospitalized. They were like grandparents to our children and we speak of them so often. Their picture is on our fridge. We’re so sorry for your loss, and I just wanted you to know how much they meant to us and to our children.
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Bob Carey Dear Scott , Shawn and the Connors Family, I was lucky enough to meet your Dad when I was a Saanich Brave, I will never forget how much your Dad cared about us players and made us feel like part of something big. Later, after hockey I would see Mal in his work truck ( always shiny clean) and would yell to him ( Braves Baby) that big grin would beam out as he realized who was making a fuss , your Dad was a special man and we all will miss his kindness.
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Anne Mayhew Thank you for a wonderful obituary – it took me into many parts of Mal and Lizzie’s life that I didn’t know. A rewarding life full of generosities to others. I feel sure that Mal was just waiting to see family again before he let go, on July 14.
I met Mal through his Island Carpet Service. Scott, I’m sure we met over the old Emily Carr Apartments at 200 Douglas. That led to our dogs of course, and you might recall Maude and Candy playing star roles in my border collie book, “Digger Comes to the Half-Acre”. Their photos are in the book, and on his kitchen wall. Liz and I had such fun helping him with his extraordinary album, “Keeping Watch”, 2007, dedicated to St. Margaret’s School.
With affection to all the family –
Anne.
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Ian Lang Scott, Shawn and family,
Sorry to hear of Mal’s passing, he was a caring and on point kind of guy for sure.
The time and support he gave to us as players with the Braves organization will always be in my memories.
I recall a tournament at the North Shore in Vancouver when I took a slapshot to the head and the last thing I remember lying on the ice was your Dad holding a towel to my head telling me that things were going to be ok and to hang in there champ. When I woke in the hospital who was there to reassure me that everything was going to be ok, It was Mal.
He really cared for our well being as kids and I will never forget his kindness.
My condolences to your family.
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Wayne Banfield I am very sorry to hear of Mal’s passing. Mal lived close to my family’s home back in the 50’s in Vic West and went to school with my older brothers Keith,Jack and Vern. I will always remember Mal and his two Great Danes, Pal and Zimba coming by our house when he would take them for a walk. My sincere sympathy to all of the family.
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Rick Anthony Scott, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you at the difficult time. Rick Anthony
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Alina Fisher and family Our deepest condolences on Mal’s passing. “Uncle Mal” and Lizzie were the stars in the night sky to my daughters, not merely where they went for daycare, but truly a part of our family. For years after my girls went off to school, I cherished every coffee chat with Lizzie (that always included Mal), where we’d talk about the happenings in our lives, the news, our pets, and how to live a truly joyous life. Uncle Mal you touched all of our lives in the most uplifting way. Always in our hearts, and never forgotten.
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Eleanor A Eastick My deepest sympathies to the Connors Family.I was drawn to contact Mal years ago when I read a touching obituary to his dog in the T-C. I wrote to him and then went to visit him and Lizzie in their friendly welcoming home.How I enjoyed my occasional visits with such sincere and honest down-to-earth people. I felt Mal’s pain and loss when Lizzie died last year, but I know she and Mal and all their beloved pets will be together again over the Rainbow Bridge. May God love and bless the Connors Family. I am grateful for having known them.
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Brian Duncan I started my Shipwright apprenticeship at VMD in July of 1965. Mal was my first charge hand. A little pushy but I grew to like the guy. I only worked with him a couple of years then VMD shut down. I went to Philbrooks and he started Island Carpets. I always was and still am proud to be shipwright. We bumped into each other over the years on job sites and in passing. I was one of those who admired his write ups in the paper for his dogs who passed. I too share the love of animals and believe in the Rainbow Bridge. Maybe I’ll see him there when I get reunited with my gang. I’m sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
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Cheryl Hyman What a beautiful well written tribute. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I will always remember your dad from Pearkes Arena as do so many who attended Saanich Brave games back in the day. Scott what a gift to have spent those last few hours reminiscing with your dad. Keep those memories close. Hugs to you and all your family from Donnie, Cheryl, Callie, Jenna, CJ, Cora and Casen.
Love Crabby
My condolences to you all. I met Mal at the health food store that I worked at, and he visited every week. As a young man, he was tough on me so that I can excel and watch me grow as a man, husband and father. A few years later, he invited me to take pictures of his wedding to Liz, and it was a great memory.
I’m sad we didn’t get a chance to see each other that last few years, and I’m deeply saddened that Liz passed without me knowing.
I wish the best for the whole family. He spoke fondly of you all.
Neil Duazo