Sheila Vail (NEE Roberts), age 95, of Victoria, BC, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 12, 1929, Sheila was a cherished member of her community and a beloved mother, grandmother and friend.
Sheila is predeceased by her loving husband and best friend Don Vail. Sheila is survived by son Gerald Vail, her three granddaughters, 14 great grandchildren and friends who were touched by her kindness and generosity. Sheila was known for her many accomplishments: the Victoria girls drill team, working at Woodwards for 29 years, Sendial, and hospice care. In moving to Pipeline it brought out her creativity in gardening and planning social events.
A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held on Friday, September 6th, 2024, in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC at 10:00 am.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Mercia Vance
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Joseph Saddened by the news about Sheila, kind and thoughtful, and a dear friend.
She will be sadly missed. Joseph, Dorothy and family. RIP.
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Georgina Jones So sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. Met Sheila in 1952 & have been good friends ever since.
Will always remember her love & caring ways.Love
Georgina
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Rob Shemilt So sorry to hear of your loss Gerald and family. I worked with Sheila for a number of years at Woodward’s and kept in touch when she moved to Saskatoon. Sheila had such a positive outlook and infectious smile. She will be missed…
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Carol Miller St. John’s, NL It is with sadness that I learned of Sheila’s passing. I looked forward to her lengthy Christmas messages each year.
May memories of happier times sustain her family during this sad time. Rest In Peace Sheila.
Condolences to all the family of Sheila, so sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing, she was a great lady who always had positive thoughts, and a smile
Shall miss her many Christmas cards and letters,(Thank you Jennifer)
I worked with Sheila for many years,
And I also met Don on many occasions, they were a special couple, she will be missed by many. Good Bye to an old friend.