Roger died peacefully in his sleep, with his wife by his side, on March 2, 2021 in Victoria, BC. He was born on March 29, 1936 in Bracebridge, Ontario. Survived by his wife Patricia of 58 years, children Linda (Lindsay), Michael (Steve) and grandchildren Megan (Dave) and Frans (Erin). Roger moved to Vancouver in 1954 and in the mid-1950s spent three years at Seminary of Christ the King in Mission, BC where he completed his Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy). He entered the insurance business in 1962 and joined ICBC at its inception in 1974 where he held various management positions until his retirement in 1997. Over the years he and Patricia enjoyed cruising together to the South Pacific, Europe, Canada and New England, as well as with the family to the Caribbean and Alaska. In retirement, he and Patricia moved from North Vancouver to Pender Island and eventually found their way to Oak Bay where they have been living for the past 10 years. Roger was a lifelong learner and an avid reader with a particular interest in religion, mysticism, and psychology. He was a longtime member of the Secular Franciscan Order.
A funeral mass following Covid protocols will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, Oak Bay, BC. Interment at a later date at Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey, BC. Our sincere thanks to the wonderful palliative care staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation www.victoriahf.ca/ or BC Cancer Agency www.bccancer.bc.ca/donate
“In His will is our peace.”
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roger Owen Sainsbury March 29 1936 March 2 2021..
mccall gardens funeral and cremation service
Décès pour la Ville: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique