Wilma Josephine Duff

1935 - 2020

DUFF, Wilma Josephine (nee BURTCH), born November 6, 1935, in Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020, at 84 years of age, at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Wilma is predeceased by her spouse, Robin; her parents, William and Charlotte; her sister, Maria; and her granddaughters, Lesley and Kaida. Wilma is survived by her brother, David; her children, Zoe (Jayson, Danny) and Andrew (Catherine); her grandchildren, Kelly, Ashley (Isaac), Jeremy (Tasha), Rory, Scotty (Lauren), Zachary, Kristy (Scott), Jennifer, Ava and Jasper; and her great-grandchildren, Maximillian, Serenity, Willow, Emerson, Zavian, Chandlyr and Markus. Many dearly loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews will remember Wilma fondly. Wilma also leaves behind good friends at the Community of Christ Church and Luther Court Seniors’ Residence in Victoria BC. Raised in Toronto, Ontario, Wilma earned her Associate of Arts degree and is an alumnus of Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa. She was an enthusiastic Girl Guide Leader (Saskatchewan, Ontario), a dedicated Auxiliary President at Sheridan Villa Home for the Aged (Ontario) and well known for her creativity and event organization. Wilma was a florist and owner of Josephine’s Flowers and Gifts in Mississauga, Ontario. She was an active member of the Community of Christ Church in Ontario, Saskatchewan and BC, where she served as Music Director, Women’s Leader, Branch Newsletter Editor and Social Convener over the years and was an ordained Priest. Wilma made a home with her husband Robin and their family in Simcoe, Don Mills, Weyburn, Mississauga and Owen Sound. In 1996, she and Robin retired to Victoria, BC and began a whole new adventure. Wilma loved to keep in touch with family and friends, most recently via e-greeting cards, which continued to arrive after her passing. She had a good sense of humour. Wilma also had a solid competitive streak when it came to Scrabble or Rotten Rummy and was known as the family card shark. She loved her Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors. A Memorial Service will be held following the removal of COVID-19 restrictions. Donations encouraged to World Accord in Wilma’s name.