Mary passed away at Sunrise of Victoria, BC after a period of illness. Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Great Britain, Mary came to Canada as a young girl. She married Eyolfur Lloyd (Lief) Erickson, a young Constable in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and accompanied him in his 35 years of service across Canada from sea to sea to sea.
Their times in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories brought them happiness, adventure and a wealth of good friends. A strong and independent woman, Mary held to high standards and bestowed unwavering loyalty upon those close to her. Retired to Victoria, Mary enjoyed golf as an active member of Uplands Golf Club and was particularly supportive of the club’s annual Heart and Stroke tournament.
She was a curler and an avid gardener, with a special love for the hummingbirds that flocked to her feeders. Mary was the anchor of her small Cordova Bay neighbourhood, always enjoying a good story and a chuckle. Predeceased by Lief, her loving husband of 53 years, she is survived by his nieces and nephews in Manitoba.
Many thanks go to the staff at Sunrise of Victoria who cared for Mary with love and respect. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and the Yukon.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Garden
www.mccallgardens.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Erickson March 6 1926 August 25 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique