Cecil Edwin John Gould

GOULD, Cecil Edwin John
(M.A., University of Victoria)
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Cecil Edwin John Gould, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on October 4, 2025, at the age of 94. Predeceased by Sheila Mary Gould (nee Beckwith) in 2016, his wife of 38 years, and his siblings Kathleen, Evelyn, Nesta and Arthur.
Born in Calgary to Cecil Edwin Gould and Edith Emily Gould (nee Hill), Cecil was second youngest of five. He was educated in schools in Oak Bay and served as a cadet in the Canadian army reserve during World War II.
As former teacher and principal at Metchosin Elementary and John Stubbs, he is remembered by students and community members. A proud achievement after retirement was his appointment to the Capital Region Health Board, where he served about five years.
Throughout his life, he loved music and performing arts, often travelling with Sheila to see performances in Toronto and Vancouver. Together, in retirement, they also saw many parts of Canada, the United States, Europe, China and Russia.
Cecil loved Victoria and had a remarkable memory for its stories and people.

Cecil will be missed by many, including family, lifelong friends and neighbours. A service will be held at 10 am November 7, 2025, followed by a reception at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com.