Marjorie passed away, peacefully at VGH on July 12, 2022. She was born in Hayfield, MB on April 25, 1931 and was raised in Boissevain, MB. Predeceased by her husband William, parents, Robert and Lily Anderson, and sister Dorothy Maxwell. Mom is survived by her daughter Heather Buchan (Wayne Downs), niece Karen McFayden (Brian) (Jayne & Cody Bush) and nephew Tom Maxwell (Kim). Sister Doris Denney of Viking, AB.
Marjorie met her husband Bill at a New Years Eve party in December 1952. It was love at first sight and they were married July 25, 1953 and moved to Victoria, BC. They were together for 66 years. Marjorie and Bill traveled to Hawaii, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, and many cruises with Holland America, with the longest one being 21 days from New York to Victoria.
Marjorie trained for Nursing at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB and worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Pediatrics and Emergency until 1956 when her daughter Heather was born. She returned to work for Dr. Rueben Matiko, and retired at the age of 65 from the Cloverdale Medical Clinic.
She enjoyed over 40 years of friendship with the Victoria Gyros’, playing canasta, hosting dinner parties, and travel to installations ceremonies. Her interests were Local Artists, needlepoint, knitting, theatre, music, and she was an avid reader.
Marjorie will be missed by so many-her wisdom and words of advice, soft healing hands, kind heart, her love of dogs and giver of big hugs. She was always there to listen.
We would like to thank the VGH 4th floor South, Doctors and Nurses for the wonderful care during her final days.
Words cannot express the loss that is felt right now. Because of Mom I know the meaning of true love, dedication to family and friends. She is now at peace and with Dad.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Heart and Stroke foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:30 am. McCall Gardens , 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marjorie Edith Buchan April 25 1931 – July 12 2022..
mccall gardens funeral and cremation service
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique