Our dear Molly, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Molly was a small town girl at heart, having been raised in Weyburn, Sask. and Cranbrook, B.C. She then moved to Vancouver to further her education, before moving to Victoria to finish her teaching degree. After graduating, Molly taught elementary students at a one-room schoolhouse in Oak Bay. Molly loved her life in Victoria, which is where she met her husband Alex Davyduke, and together, they laid down roots, made many friends, and raised their six children. Molly and Alex appreciated the beauty of Vancouver Island and often took the family camping. Molly loved the summer sun, often taking her children to the local lakes during summer break: for her this was paradise.
Molly taught elementary school for over 30 years, primarily at Tillicum Elementary. She loved her work as both a teacher and librarian and all the good friends and students she met along the way.
After Alex passed away, Molly met and married George Mitchell spending many happy years together. She retired from teaching and George and Molly built a new home together and spent time traveling until his death. Molly enjoyed travel; many of those trips with her great friend Pat Young and her dear friend and companion Bill Thompson. Molly’s adventurous spirit often took her off the beaten path.
Molly loved spending time with her adored grandchildren, Tayler, James, Allie, Rhea and enjoyed being a soccer grandma. Molly loved playing bridge throughout her life and her many wonderful bridge friends.
We will all miss Molly’s beautiful smile, her cheerfulness and grace. She will be in our hearts forever.
Molly is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Edith Mergens, brother Mike Mergens (Linda), husband Alex Davyduke (1983) daughter Christine Davyduke (2015). She is also predeceased by husband George Mitchell and long-time friend Bill Thompson.
Molly leaves behind her daughter, Cathy May (Bill) son, Alexander (Joe) Davyduke, daughters Megan Parris (Godfrey Stephens), Beth Davyduke (Darryl Mar), Susan Grieve and dear niece Lynda Brown. Also, brothers Peter Mergens (Marjorie) and Joseph Mergens (Vicki). Molly has two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.
A special thank you to Molly’s special friends and caregivers, Elda and Ling, and the dedicated staff at Island Health.
A private celebration of Molly’s life will be held in the summer.
Tributes, if desired, many be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
alzheimer.ca/bc/en
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary “Molly Mitchell nee Mergens 1931 February 1 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique