1921 – 2006
Victor passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, in Victoria on July 27th, 2006 with his loving wife of many years Bobbie by his side. He is survived by his son Simon (Ellen); his much loved granddaughters Nicole and Michelle (Brad) Swanson; his brother Kenneth of New Zealand and sister Cynthia of England. He will also be missed by his niece Penny (Richard) Pope and family in Canada, and nieces and nephews in England and New Zealand.
Victor was born in London, England and served with the Royal Engineers in WWII where he was mentioned in dispatches. He immigrated to Edmonton, Alberta in 1957 where he worked as an engineer for the Department of Highways until he retired. Victor loved Canada and was always appreciative of the opportunities it gave him. He and Bobbie moved to Victoria in 1997 where they have spent many happy times together.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Parish, 4049 Gordon Head Road, on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 11:00 am. with reception to follow.
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